Family Fun

Thanks to Elizabeth's baptism, her Uncle Eric, Aunt Jen, and cousins Jack and Audrey came to Milwaukee for a visit. Four cousins + one three-day weekend = plenty of fun!

Water conservation at its finest

Handsome Jack - a.k.a. air guitar master

How many cousins can sit on one lap?

Audrey exploring the backyard

While the girls were taking naps, Jack and Grandpa B. snuck outside for some quality man time.

Elizabeth's Baptism

On Saturday, October 30th, Elizabeth was welcomed into the Catholic community. Better yet, once the bright lights came on, she was at her angelic best. Godmother Jen perfectly described Elizabeth's performance on the altar with one word: "clutch."

Congratulations Elizabeth!

Elizabeth making us all smile

With Godfather Philip and Godmother Jen

Just the four of us....or as Paul calls it, Daddy and his three ladies.

Rachel's Growth Photo - Month 14

Just because I love my bath THIS much - a growth photo is dedicated to it! I now have 5 teeth and am talking up a storm. My new favorite word is "towel" because I use one after my bath, I use one to dry my hands after eating, and I just randomly say it anytime I can!

(Recent) Days in the Life of Rachel

Closing in on her 15-month birthday, Rachel remains a constant blur of activity. But every now and then, she pauses long enough for us to snap a picture of her "in the act."

"You call it 'brushing teeth'...I call it bathtime torture. How about I jam my finger in your mouth instead?"

If you're over the age of 30, don't try imitating Rachel's sweeping position - unless you enjoy visiting Urgent Care.

Today - water. 20 years from now? Anyone's guess.

Big sister Rachel showing how she can make a bottle for little sister Elizabeth.

"Hey Elizabeth, are you in there?"

A VERY rare occurrence...Rachel sitting (still) and reading by herself.



Two words: recharging batteries.

Halloween Fun

Our little peapod.

While Rachel humored us by pretending to be a chicken...

...she found being a ladybug was more her style.



Our two little pumpkins on their first Halloween together. Awww!

Faces of Elizabeth

Genuine smile...or genuine gas?

"How about I just sit here and practice looking cute?"

"OK - this whole 'looking cute' thing is exhausting...where's my bassinet?"

Bathtime with Elizabeth

"This is cold! What's a girl gotta do to get some heat around here?"

"Did you not hear me? I'm COLD! Get me warmed up...

....ahhh, that's better!"

Rachel's Growth Photo - Month 13

Now old enough for monthly growth updates -but still growing every day!

Elizabeth's Growth Photo - Week 5

Already sitting up like a champ...and looking more and more like her mommy every day!

Elizabeth's Growth Photo - Week 4

"Is that a bug on the ceiling? Daddy? Mommy? Don't you guys ever clean this place?"

Elizabeth's Growth Photo - Week 3

Amazing what one week of bottle-guzzling can do!