Family Resemblance

Flying High

Blast Off!!!

Popi and The Boys

Popi came to visit last weekend and guess what... he brought Packers gear!

Earth Day (a little early)

The Earth Day celebration at the Museum of Art was a lot of fun for everyone. There were great exhibits, cool arts and crafts - and Locopops!

We even got to meet the bottle that is depicted on Cooper's "Born To Recycle" tattoo.

Everyone celebrates Earth Day in their own way.

Early Risers

Both boys are usually awake around 6am. OK, maybe "awake" is stretching it for one of the guys...

Easter Egg Hunt

It wouldn't be Easter without an egg hunt. Luckily, the neighborhood Easter Bunny hopped through our front yard and left a couple of treasures for the kids to find.

Thanks, Nina!

Swinging and Scooting

I think it's safe to say these two had a good time at the park.

Rockin' Easter Wishes

With Addie in town, it's always a party!

First Zoo Trip

Write it down - first trip to the zoo within the first week of life. Both boys had a blast at the NC Zoo.

Our fearless explorer mounts the sleeping giant for a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity.

A cheer for the home team (NCSU):
Go Pach!

(Eddie will get that one)

First Bath At Home

There was a bit of crying, but we ended up with a squeaky-clean baby.

Full Throttle for Full Science

The title is an actual quote from the most recent liftoff of the Space Shuttle (sts-119). This quote took on a slightly different meaning during Dad's week of paternity leave. The arrival of a new sibling can leave an older brother feeling a little less special. Luckily, Dad's company has a corporate membership at the Durham Museum of Life and Science. As a result, Commander Batman was able to enjoy a day at the museum with Dad (and Dad had fun, too!).

Inside the capsule, ready for blast-off.

The space commander tried his hand at driving the museum train (and ringing the bell).


Patiently waiting for a butterfly to land. We didn't have any luck on this bench, but we did find a very patriotic lepidopteran a couple of minutes later. While Dad had a Blue Morpho on his finger, the Commander was a little suprised to find an orange and white friend alighting on the the flag patch on his jumpsuit.

Space Commander

Our intrepid hero ascends the stairs toward his waiting Shuttle.

Rats, another weather delay. At least the chairs are comfy...

The Commander putting on his "game face".

At last, the Commander can peek out of the lunar lander and see what the surface of the moon is really like. His report contained no mention of green cheese.

Happy Liftoffs!

Sleepy Guy

For the first week or so, there was a whole lotta sleepin' going on.

Hello, World!

Welcome to the family, little guy.

Mommy's first chance to hold the little man.

The tired and happy family.

Brothers Meet For The First Time

Hello, little brother.

Welcome to the family, little Nolan. We're so happy you're finally here. Your big brother Cooper has been very excited.

All smiles.

Heading Home

After a couple of days "inside the bubble" at the hospital, the newest member of the family finally saw some sunshine - and just in time for his first ride in the car.

Home Sweet Home

The whole family, finally home. Time for a walk around the neighborhood ;-)