Bump on a log.

Rosy little cheeks.

Jordon had a good time hanging on/out with Daddy.

Picture Perfect.

Man vs. Wild

Jordon is on the left and Kate is on the right. These two were born on the same day, just 4 hours apart!!

Jordon is 2.5 months now! He has added smiling to list of accomplishments.

Carter and Brandon watching the trains.

Brandon heard the toy train coming by...

Checkin' out the train set.

We've been working hard to stain our "new" cabinets. Only three more coats to go!!

Brandon has been honing his photography skills lately. Not too bad!

He's becoming quite the photographer!

Super Cute!

Helping Daddy decorate for Christmas, up high on the ladder.

Brandon found a new toy to take around in his dump truck.

Leap of Faith

This may very well the greatest leap of faith is Brandon's life so far.

defying gravity

we have lift off

mid-air smile

I think this is the beginning of a great friendship!

Mr. Broad Shoulders

Jordon is 7 weeks here, but his shirt is a little deceiving. He's getting big, but he's not quite as big as he looks here.

Brandon's imaginaton is developing quickly. He loves to pretend these days. Here he has built a "race car" out of his toys. He is in the driver's seat. Dumping out every toy he has and putting them in piles to build various objects seems to be his favorite game right now.

I'm over 10 pounds now!

lounging around

Happy Halloween!

NiNi and the boys.

Brandon enjoying his first of many pieces of candy that night.

Our chubby lil' pumpkin

He loved being outside all night, but he didn't collect much candy.

Ava, Carter & Brandon all were able to go trick or treating together. What a cute bunch! (These are some kids in our small group.)

Trick or Treat

Bob the Builder and Daddy leaving the first house after collecting treats.

Uncle Rob came to visit from NY. I don't think he'd argue that this was one of the more relaxing vacations he's had!

Jordon's first real bath. He had a much better experience with this than with the sponge bath. It must be because Brandon was there to show him how to do it!

Believe it or not, my best friend since high school, Megan, and I had our babies on the same day-4 hours apart. We were able to get our rooms right next to each other. Is that crazy!? She had a little girl, Kate. Here they both are in their knitted blankets from Megan's grandma. We kept confusing the nurses because I would never be in my room, I'd be next door-I guess they aren't too used to seeing moms in other moms rooms!

Ni Ni came for almost a whole week to help us adjust to life with two little boys. This was a great time for Brandon to bond with his Ni Ni and a great time for Mom to be able to ease into life at home. What a blessing!

Jordon was not a fan of his first sponge bath to say the least!

These little fingers are quite amazing!

Brandon got a new soccer jersey straight from Italy. He now is asking for soccer socks to match it.

Wow, see what two years can do to your feet!

Jordon James Nees

Here he is! There are certainly some similarities to Brandon, but Jordon does look remarkably different. His body build is also very different, Jordon seems to be more long and skinny and Brandon was more solid.

A proud mom of two special boys!

Brandon couldn't wait to hold and kiss his new little brother. He's very affectionate toward Jordon and is going to be a wonderful big brother.

It's a boy!

Pete announced it was a boy before the doctor did and I was pleasantly suprised. It's a little overwhelming to think of raising two boys, but I wouldn't have it any other way!