Ready for Spring!

One full week after the first day of Spring and we get another few inches of snow! Where did that nice warm weather go?

At least we had Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Tim here for a visit. Luke enjoyed showing them his photo album - especially the part with his birthday cake and presents.

Jack spent some quality time with Grandpa Tim.....

......and Grandma Phyllis.

Look at me! I have learned how to smile. :)

(Thanks for the outfit Aunt Laura - it's hard to believe it fits already!)

This is how we found Luke sleeping in bed one night. We never know how we will find him.

This is where I found Luke after I heard him calling for help. Kitchen cabinets can be used for many different purposes! We are definitely ready for some warmer weather so we can get outside.

Three Weeks Old

Bath time for the brothers!

Thanks Aunt Laura for my Thomas sippy cup! I love it!!

Luke loves his new little brother.


3 week photo shoot (my attempts at being artistic)

Sleep is a beautiful thing!

Jack Silas Birx

Jack Silas Birx - February 1, 2011
7lbs, 5ozs, 20.5 inches

This is the way that I like my babies - all wrapped up and secure :)

Mom time

Dressed and ready for his trip home

Luke spent a week with his Grandma Michelle in Maryland while Jack was born. It was so good to have him home. We missed him so much while he was gone.

First family photo.

Luke loves holding "baby Jack."


Father and son.


First bath at home!

Mom and Susanna came and spent almost a week with us to help out after Luke was born. It was so great to have them here.




My handsome little man :)


Hanging out with Aunt Sue :)


Luke loved playing with his train tracks with Grandpa Steve.

Thanks Grandma Michelle for all your help. We love you!

Sisters :)

Two weeks old.

Love those little feet!

Fun in the snow!

Building a snowman!


Enjoying the snow!

Luke's first sledding and snow-building experience! January 2011

Luke Turns 1!!

Today we celebrated Luke's first birthday! It was a great day for Sarah and I to enjoy just spending time with him. Sarah started the day by making special pancakes for us to eat for breakfast. I remember Mom making Micky Mouse pancakes when I was younger so that sounded like a good idea (they are also very easy to do!). I went into work a little bit later to to allow a little bit longer for breakfast; I could get used to that. Luke had a friend come over during the morning and they played in his little pool. It looks like he is really going to be a water baby. The only that dampens his spirit is getting cold. Once I returned home from work Sarah had dinner ready and waiting. Luke enjoyed some good comfort food of chicken and mashed potatoes. In celebration of the event Luke partook of a couple firsts for him. He was able to taste and greatly enjoy his first cake and also a couple sips of genuine Coca Cola. Much to our surprise he enjoyed it and wanted more. After his coke and cake we finished out the evening with Luke opening his birthday presents. Trucks, airplanes, and all the good boy toys. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Luke chilling in the deep end

Luke and Alyssa

The Birthday Boy
(it is an airplane if you cannot tell :)

Luke's first taste of Coca-Cola (and last for a while)

The ever classic 'stuff the cake in mouth' shot

The Aftermath

'Oh it has been a rough day!'