Fancy

Us.

Bedtime

This is their favorite part:

Zachary Ryan

My oh-so-sweet little nephew arrived this morning at 6:25am!

8lb. 14oz

21 inches long.

And oh-so-handsome.

36 hours of labor (my sister is some kind of superhero).

Ava couldn't stop being excited to meet him.

"We're going to see my new baby!"

She loves him.

Her favorite part was holding Ryan. 

(That was my favorite part too.)

 Lucy gave him lots of kisses.

 My dad with his grandchildren. 

(Looking all at the same time is always optional. Besides, isn't it better to get the real moment?)

Lucy wanted to touch the baby. She was very gentle.

My brother Titus is missing, but otherwise my family and our kids!

And folks, with his eyes wide open, the man of the hour:

Welcome to our family, Ryan!

I love you.

Sunday Morning

Both girls have been made beautiful, special dresses by their aunts for their First Birthdays.

These aunts are very clever, and made Ava's wide, and the hem to be let out so she could wear it a while.

Lucy just got hers, and so I wondered if it would be possible to have them both wear these dresses simultaneously.

I decided to put in a little effort so this once-in-a-lifetime chance wouldn't be missed.

The Girls were able to wear their First Birthday dresses at the same time.

They even stood still and smiled at the same time for me-I was tickled pink by this occurance!

Thank you, dear Aunts, for the lovely dresses!