Nathan's First Day of School!!!

After a few days of vacation bible school, Nathan was ready and excited for his first day of school. He couldn't have been happier with his green backpack. Annie and I joined him on the first day, and now it's old hat. We hear lots of funny reports at the end of each day!

Nathan and Daddy walking out after the open house.

Thank you sir, may I have another?

Ready to rock and/or roll.

Eli turns 1!!!

Eli's first birthday party was a huge success. Annie put a lot of work and prep into the party, and we had lots of family and friends in our cozy house. Thanks to everyone for joining us!

Mmmm. Is this all mine?

Enough already, I'm diving in.

Let me tell you something. This is good cake.

Can I take all my baths in the sink?

The birthday cake debacle required some clean-up in the sink. Eli loved it!

Dad, do you want some cake?
A lot of kids helped celebrate!

Photos of the boys

I'm ready to walk, can't you see!

This pretty much sums up life with the two boys.

Our little one year old.

We took Nathan and Eli to the photographer for Eli's first birthday. We got some wonderful pictures to share with family and friends.

Snack time

Nathan letting Eli know that he's still the oldest!

Eli's now one - and can show us his age!

Nathan and Eli savoring an afternoon snack at the kid's table.

Toy bins

Early Birthday present for Eli.

Eli in his big comfy big boy chair!

Since Eli has gotten mostly hand-me-downs, I figured I would get him something special for his birthday! I got him this big chair with his name on it and he loves sitting in it...and he also loves the box it came it:) I can't believe our baby will be one soon!

Of course Nathan wants one too! Here's how I found Nathan after I put Eli down for bed. He moved the chair in front of the window and was reading his book!

Hanging around.

Eli Walking!

Eli is really on the move!

Wicker Park Fest

This weekend we went to the local street festival. The boys had a great time! On Saturday they had a petting zoo and both boys LOVED it! I had a hard time getting them to leave, but it was time to eat. Sunday Joel joined us and Eli got a new 'do:) Now it looks like we fit into the 'hood. Nathan was memorized by a majic show and Eli was happy just to have all the attention!