July...a short excursion to Portland,OR

after much delay, we finally made it to Portland to hang out with our "west coast family":

why not start off with a nice family shot

nathan and max enjoyin' the local fountain

syd spreadin' some love to ada

nathan enjoyin' his "caged kitty" sister

always willing to dish out some kisses (poor...poor...syd)

our squeezable little one

july...more crazy times

July...some shots to close out the month:

hangin' with the Mama

...but i don't want to be a pirate

fun times at the public library

enjoying some "vegan" cupcakes

Syd embracin' the cowgirl lifestyle

chillin' on the beanbags with some tube

july...the month of sibling love

the kiddies really enjoyin' each other and spending the q.t. together:

hangin' in the new bike carrier (thanks Nee Nee)

practicing for baby #3 (expected to pop out in April)

...and you may find yourself in another part of the world

Nathan to Syd..."the water is safe to drink...go ahead"

big brother takin' care of his lil' sis (Syd says "he is a good big brother")

nathan loves squeezin' his sis

...and sneakin' in a kiss

july...celebration time

some random shots from July (part 1)

the kiddies first experience with the dreaded bomb pop(sicle)

Syd proving that she fits in with the family

my how our little girl has grown up

Nathan showin' some love for his little sis

...and he has alot to give