Taking off for a week with my 3 favorite people - to visit with a few more of my favorites in the sunshine state. Pictures of relaxation to come...

Posts on here usually focus on the boys, but (a day late as usual) I would like to give a little acclaim to Paige, the great gift God gave me.

From May 2009

From April 2009

This woman serves her family about 20 hours a day with far too little support and far too little thanks. She is patient, compassionate, selfless, efficient and beautiful. She is the total package.

Her boys love her completely, and so do I.

Day Out With Thomas 2009

Charlie is a little obsessed with trains, specifically Thomas the Tank Engine.  So, a Day out with Thomas that included Hunley and Porter was one of the highlights of his 2.5 years to date.  Here are a few snapshots from the occasion.  We had a great time.

Admiring his favorite tank engine

Riding the train with the Parishes

Having SO MUCH FUN

Watching James go around the tracks

Last peek at Thomas before we headed out for dinner

Nat with all the boys

Blog Catch Up:
It's been a while since we posted any pictures. We've been busy working, gardening, hanging out, and playing with trains. That about covers it. The boys are growing up and getting cuter by the day.

Charlie loves to drink out of the hose. Probably not a great habit when you live in DC, but there's no stopping him.

Jude eats anything and everything. He recently discovered Cheerios and is pretty happy about it.