Second Post!

So today is unique - I am posting for a second time! What a treat! Since I mentioned earlier this morning that I have taken nearly 1,000 pictures in the past week, you can imagine that I have a lot to share. Plus, Dan just returned from his overnight bachelor party, so of course, he'll gladly accept the responsibility of putting the boys down for their naps! Dan took all three boys upstairs into the playroom for naps muttering "I'm never going to drink again . . . ." I guess tonight wasn't the best night for me to make my beer bread recipe!

Check out my four little men all snuggled up together snoozing away . . .



Yesterday was a full day. We went swimming . . .twice. Went once in the morning with my mom, my Aunt Paulette, cousin Carrie and her little man, Ty. It was a fun morning - always fun to catch up with Aunt Paulette and Carrie. We have such fun conversations and I enjoy their company so much. Aunt Paulette is a teacher by profession and I imagine a very good one. She has the kind of personality that makes everyone feel special. When I'm around Aunt Paulette, I am given a powerful motivation that makes me feel like I can do anything - a great teacher quality. She's a calm reminder not to take everything so seriously and not to take anything for granted. Aunt Paulette finds beauty in all things, and while she is known to be a tad on the emotional side, she has a rich and beautiful soul that invokes happiness all around her. My favorite thing about Aunt Paulette is that there is not a limit to her love - she loves big and without restriction. She is a walking, talking, smiling reminder of all to be thankful for and enjoy. One of my very favorite gifts we received when our children were born was a CD she recorded of her singing some of my favorite children's songs (they were some of my favorites when I was little). Although I've listened to the CD tons of times, it nearly makes me cry each time I hear her voice fill the baby's room with a beautiful vocal chorus of, "Sleep child, and when you do, dream a dream that drifts you through the night and lingers through the day. . ." Here is a three generation photo of Carrie, Ty and Paulette.



After our first trip to the pool, we returned home for lunch and naps and after a bit, got the urge for swimming again. So we invited the whole family to come swimming with us. Mom came back for a second swim and this time brought Dad to join us too. Uncle Mark, Aunt Krissi, Greta, Aunt Karen (a.k.a Kookin) and Uncle TJ were all there. Our boys are so very lucky to have such loving aunts and uncles eager to play!



Here are a few sweet shots of our niece, Greta. The lighting at the pool last night was very bright casting lots of deep shadows so I've edited these photos to eliminate the harsh light add a touch of softness and sweet blur which brings out the essence of a sweet little girl, don't you think?