Sweet Brayden and his two brown-eyed babes Caroline and Kayli 

Happy Easter 2006! 

First Easter together 

Sweet Caroline 

Papa doing most of the hard work on the egg hunt 

"You want me to do what with my egg?" 

Drew knows all the good hiding places 

Trot-a-little-horseying with Nana. 

Sofia and her mommy Frances. They got back from China a month before we did. Sofia is a couple months younger than Caroline.  

Play date with Sofia (middle) and Kaeli. 

Favorite part of the beach-snacktime 

My old piano teacher, Mrs. Souder, would be proud of the "hands-up" technique. 

Taking over Drew's bike--mostly backwards. 

Loved those Easter cookies, but obviously not used to chocolate...was up for hours. 

After three friends in one week recommended Portrait Innovations to me, Darrin and I took the kids there today for their first real photographs together. We've posted just a few of the 66 poses--we loved the place and the kids did so well. Drew is a natural and Caroline felt very comfortable for the first part (it got a little furry after a room and clothes change). So glad we took them now, she is changing so much every day. The pictures really do capture so many of her true expressions. For the chance to get photographed with Caroline, Drew didn't even complain very much about having to wear a shirt with buttons! Boy is he changing since his little sister came along.

We love this girl.

Nice spring shot after Caroline insisted that the stuffed bunnies be hauled off.

Sitting was my favorite position.

Catching a little kiss. (the crop is better in the original)

Brother and sister

What a handsome boy.

Big laughs

Teamwork with the oranges at the Science Center.

Thanks Silvia for my cushions for my rocking chair and Aunt June and Alison for my baby doll and her clothes.

St. Patrick's Day party at Miss Jessica's. Thanks for my first hula hoop.

Caroline and Kaeli give Drew a workout at the park. Caroline's first time swinging when she actually liked it.

Some unusual days of working out sleeptime. It's not as bad if you don't give in and lay all the way down.

I still prefer the sitting up position for sleep.

Big girl learns to feed herself.

Visiting Dad at work.

Not much better with Uncle Scott.

Aunt LouAnn gets the "but you're a woman" cry.

Give me some love.

A quick visit to Haines City to visit Nana and Clinton.

The Florida girl picks her first orange with Clinton and Drew.

Who doesn't need a coaster when they slide.

Loved the wagon--just keep it rolling.