Anna’s haircut:

It’s really about the pigtails, though:

Maggie seems to have an opinion about popcorn:

I’m a big girl now:

Anna’s FIRST picture drawing! It’s a person. I don’t remember who. The scribbles up at the top of the head are eyes, nose, mouth.:

We had our annual family retreat at the beach! It’s one of the best times of the year… we love you everybody! Glad everybody could make it!

Jackson is a big boy! 9 months now. Melissa is about 14 weeks:

She’s not as big as the snowsuit makes her look:

She fell asleep like this…. didn’t wake up much when I turned her around to snuggle:

Anna’s time with her grandparents was super special. Here she is playing in the sand with Grandpa. I love you dad!

Burying Anna’s feet:

Beach beauties:

Grammy and Amy:

Poppy and Jennifer:

Family photo (Anna wasn’t exactly compliant. Speaking of which, maybe I’ll google tantrums now.):

Papa foot, Anna foot:

My favorite parents ever:


I like this one:

My little elf:

Smiles at home:

Around the house – Talking with Maggie, watching Anna take care of “Baby Maggie Doll”:
Maggie talking and laughing:
Maggie reaching and grabbing: