Nathan becomes a Big Brother!

Daddy suiting up after a few very tense episodes.

Grandma Tony is praying for the Baby Isaac and Jenna.

Jenna's mom is taking a break from her stress.

Finally a baby boy! Isaac came into the world, 9lbs, 9oz, and very healthy. Mommy was fine, but not looking forward to a long recovery! Silas thinks baby Isaac is so cute. :)

A Very Quick and Very Sweet Visit

Here are three little dudes back in Oregon. Nico, Silas, and Nathan played really well during our too short visit. It was so fun to see our friends. Unfortunately, we wanted to visit so many other people that our day-and-a-half long stay did not permit. We had a doggie emergency at home which caused us to have to go home. Chicle is kind of OK, but he is paralyzed in his back legs. We are adjusting to it, but I'm not sure how long a little doggie can live in such a state.

Here is Barry's classroom. A small group of ten kids make up the 6th grade at the rural school. Barry loves to teach and the students seem to respond very well to his authority.

Hum. Look-ee-here...

Surprise! There seems that there is going to be an addition to our family...but look closely...it's not AN addition...it's TWO additions! I'm officially being bumped up to "high risk" because of the twins! It was a crazy surprise to us, because we just had an ultrasound last week that showed that we only had one baby. I guess the second was hiding!

Here's another angle.

Fun Swimming & Playing Outside

Dashing Little Swimmer:

We went to Raptor Reef, an indoor swimming park to celebrate our first two years of fun with the Buddy. Silas took his friend Amelia and I brought her mom, Tamara, for the day. Barry had a great time too. We could barely pull the kids away from the water when it was time to go.

So fast down the slide...

Here is the cat, Orange Meow, whom Silas named and loves at the camp where we live.

Silas and Chicle suiting up for the fridged snow.

SIlas' Birthday Party!

We had Silas' B-Day party at my mom's house on the 15th. It was a football party, because of my little football lover. He received lots of gifts from family and friends. He now has many new fun toys and Christmas is just around the bend. He is bound to be totally spoiled!

Here is Papa, Yaya (Grandma Chickie), Silas, and Grandpa Pat.

Silas is the motorcycle dude with cousin Evie happily riding in back.

Boppa (Grandpa Jerry) and Uma (Grandma Melody).

I'm always a sucker to make a cute and tasty birthday cake!

Silas' 2 Year Pictures

Oh, Barry found the little white cord that connects my camera to the internet! So, I will hopefully be updating the blog on a timely bases now. Here are Silas' professional pictures from his 2 year photo shoot at Penny's. I love the way he looks so happy and handsome! I hope you enjoy the restarting of our blog. :)

Sam & Nathan's Birthday Parties at the Sady's House

Somebody has cool hair! That's Silas' new favorite word..."cool". Or "Whoa, cool." Very intelligent speech we are teaching him!

Crazy Uncle Greg!
Look at Uncle Sam's goose egg from paintballing!
Just a couple bites please.
Oh, here's another party...the same nice grandma...the same mooching boy!

My Dad Came to Visit

Everyone had fun when my dad came to see us after a business trip in Vancouver. He took us to the Cheesecake Factory. Yum.

Silas was VERY full, but he knew he could still fit a few bites of whipped cream.
Then we fixed lots of stuff around the house...like this drawer, that may be broken again soon!
Silas loved his grandpa and even said, Bapa (presumably grandpa)!

Take a picture with your grandpa Silas! No, smile please.
Smile Buddy...Don't squish up your face...Oh well...he didn't fall far from that tree.

The Men Planned a Date

A Wonderful Date!

We had sushi (from the BEST shop in the world) music, fresh flowers, and each of the guys gave their wife a pedicure! That's my kind of date!

Jenna and I in our (unintentionally) matching dresses. So sweet!
The hot men in all their glory...
Or maybe this is a shot of their glory...you decide! We love those Sadys!

Thanks for the great date guys!

More of the Warriors

The eldest warrior is Carson, Sir Top of Mountain.

The youngest, Henry, may still catch up and become the biggest of them all!
Nathan's climbing skill and dashing features...
Silas is showing his superior boat tipping techniques.

Chicle's Bed is Better & JC Penny Playland

When Silas wanted a nap, he knew that he didn't really want to nap in his own bed, so he looked and looked until he found one that was just right!

Handsome little guy.
JC Penny's at Washington Square has a great playland where germs are exchanged by all children. The fleet of baby warriors went there to play last Wednesday.
Nathan loved to play, but he still wanted to snuggle.
Silas found a rowing buddy.

At the Park

I'm not sure how to continue posting with our computer. We are continuing to have problems with it, so I'm posting at Jenna's house.

Jenna, Nate, Silas and I went to Rood Bridge park quite a bit last week because the weather was so great. The boys loved it just as much as we did!

Silas was entertained with all the toys and his tongue.
Everything was exciting!
Nathan liked to climb up the slide and he tried the saw dust a couple times!
Silas climbed up a kiddie climbing wall. I just watched at first because I didn't think Silas would make it very far, but he was determined!