Grandma Connie meets Will

My wonderful mother-in-law came to help out with the kids right after Will was born (and soon after my mom left us). She was such a HUGE help with the girls and I know because of her I was able to recuperate so much quicker. In fact, quick enough to go to the beach and play a bit while she was visiting :)

Grandma and her girlies at Del Mar beach

This was Will's first time at the beach--he was only 10 days old!! A true surfer boy in the making!

I love this shot with Grandma and our 3 kids

Thank you grandma for coming to play with us! We love you!!!

Introducing the newest member of our family....

William Mark

Born 4-13-09

8 pounds 6 oz.

21 inches

Will leaving the hospital--he is so alert!

Proud Papa

Tired Mama

Our little party of 5!!

The happiest BIG sisters on earth...

Ellie and Will

Maddy and Will

Grandma Trish was able to extend her stay with us so that she could be here for Will's birth--we LOVE you Grandma!!

Grandpa Ed comes for a wonderful visit

Will already loves his binkie!!

Home sweet home!!

After being 8 days overdue, we are so excited to finally welcome Will into our family. He is such a sweet baby and his parents and big sisters couldn't be happier!!

Easter '09

Our clubhouse hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt again this year and we never miss it if we can help it! The girls always have a blast running around the park collecting eggs, playing with friends from the neighborhood, eating tons of candy and visiting with the Easter Bunny.

On Easter morning, the Easter bunny had left a carrot trail leading to their Easter baskets. Ellie was so excited to find the baskets full of fun surprises!

Easter Sunday with Grandma Trish right after church

My mom helped make these adorable stuffed carrots--the girls loved them so much that they just HAD to sleep with them!

Beautiful Ellie

Adorable Maddy

Maddy enjoying a peep--yummy!

And it wouldn't be a Southern California holiday without a trip to the beach!

(This was our last family pic before Will was born--I was induced the next morning! He was only 8 days late!! We had even bought a little Easter basket for Will--we'll just use it next year I guess)

Ellie and Grandma Trish dancing in the ocean

Back at home all ready for bed, but not before our traditional egg crack! Believe it or not, Maddy was pretty hard to beat this year!!

Little Will had a great Easter--enjoying one last day before greeting the world!!

Sisters, sisters...

there were never such devoted sisters....

Well...most of time anyways!!

Bath time is always fun--especially with lots of bubbles! Every bath Maddy puts bubbles on her chin and says "ho-ho-ho!!"

Auntie Robin came to town again in March and once again got a convertible! So this time, we were prepared and put hats and glasses on the girls before we headed out for a day on the town! We couldn't stop laughing at how much Maddy looked like a funny little old lady--"Driving Miss Maddy!"

Hanging out at the lake and feeding the ducks is one of our favorite things to do together

We also love spending TONS of time at the pool

These 2 girls can be the best of friends one moment, but in the next breath the worst of enemies! (I guess that is the joy of having a sister right--I had 3!!) But they love to play dolls, house, dress up, pretend, princesses, and much more and I can always find them jumping on the trampoline, crafting, swimming, or going to the park and beach together. Ellie is an amazing big sister to Maddy--always looking out for her wherever we go and Maddy just adores her!!