Baby Oliver Arrived

First Picture of Oliver

How Andy spent much of his time...reading in the window spot of our lovely hospital room. It really was very nice...mountain views, waited on by the great nurses, raining days outside made for a great hospital visit

Happy Momma...glad that parts over!

Ian meeting Oliver for the first time. Talk about awesome, he was interested in his "little tiny toes". Ian has been great, so gentle asking about "his baby" all the time, whispering its okay baby when he cries and just being very calm and helpful. Ian is the best big brother!

Nanny has been the best ever. She took shifts with Andy either watching Ian or helping me at the hospital. She is staying with us for two weeks and has done everything, and I mean everything(see below) to make us all comfortable and be able to relax. Thanks to Nanny. Thanks isn't enough!

First family of 4 shot. Ahhhh

Coming home! Poppa and Aunt Susan came for a day to visit. Poppa did a great job holding the baby. Even if he was a little scared. He is the best Poppa ever!

Cutest big brother!

Glad to be home!

Crunch Face!

One of the first few open eye shots. This little one is sleepy. He is very mellow so far and already is adjusting to a little schedule of his own. One that works for us, we are sleeping and eating well.


Huh?

June 9th at 8:00am Oliver joined our family. Weighing in at 8.5 pounds, 20.5 inches long and fully crying on his way out. He is super healthy and happy. We are getting to know him and loving every inch of him. His hair is of auburn nature and doesn't look too much like Ian. Ian is very interested in him and not too jealous yet. Nanny has been here the whole time and has helped an incredible amount. From cooking gourmet meals (every meal), doing dishes, cleaning the house, doing the laundry, completely entertaining Ian, doing yardwork, helping with the baby...you name it she has it covered. I do not know what we would do without her, seriously incredible. Everyone needs a Nanny.

Airport Open House

Logan Airport...(yes we have one) had an open house. Ian thought that was outstanding. He got to get into several planes, watch an amazing RC air show and get a ride on an 4wheller pulling a wagon full of people. Pretty fun.

Ian in April

Small sample of the latest happenings in the life of one handsome 2 year old.

Springtime

Yard work Commence

Park time is better

Benson Marina

Took the little boat our for a cruise in the Benson Marina. Lovely day, saw some pelicans, ibis and ducks of a variety.

35th BDAY

Awesome Chicas

Beautiful Evening

Zoo Action

Bad pic but good times.

Had a bash at the Evans house. Complete with 7 or 8 dogs, righteous BBQ, lots of kids, lots of beverage, best pals, oh and Carluccis Carrot cake. Sounds fun huh.

Jumpin Rope

The Relief

The inversion has topped the charts...worst air in the US about 2 weeks running. We are finding air though...just got to drive to it. The mountains need more snow but the breathing is fine...a good 20 degrees warmer and vitamin D in our souls!

Seattle 09

Most mornings we were up early...spent in a local coffee shop

Or cute little bakery.....this one was in Snohomish

Walking on the river in Snohomish

Auntie Joni and Hunter....Pacific Science Center

Choice toy for hanging at Jonis house. Everyone likes blocks.

Ian and Julien

At Poppa Chris and Aunt Katherine's house.

Paradise Valley...Snohomish WA

Our first pics in Seattle are from a lovely nature park...walking around this morning, too early for most humans to be awake.....Small children change everything!

Hiking in Seattle

Hiking in Snohomish area...Nature Trail

Seattle

Butterflies at Science Center

And More

We met Kevin, Annaliese and Brynn for the afternoon. So awesome to see them.