Yellow Float, Best Idea Ever

To say our kids enjoyed their time in Memphis is the understatement of the year. Jack and Lily both went in the pool every day (I have some great pictures to post). We had such a blast. Toni found the little yellow float! Lily loved it. It was like a taste of freedom. She started getting pretty speedy too. By the end of the week it was like bumper cars--she kept targeting people and running into them.

Lily and Grandpa Dave

My Mom and the Kids

Kevin and Jack

New Parents

It's always amazing how parenthood just kind of takes you by storm. Kevin and Nicole are terrific parents. I love watching them with Colin. It makes me feel happy to know my little nephew is so loved. The first few weeks are always the hardest but eventually it pays off (like when your toddler walks around and tells you you're his best friend...even if he told his juice box too). I especially love that picture of Colin sleeping on Nicole. He looks like a chubby little cherub. Mmmmwah.

The Buffalo Bills Band

Kevin and Nicole have a gorgeous home. It's new and spacious and bright. I love how the house is decorated. The best though is the office/Bill's playroom. I think it's because of the contrast with the rest of the house. Nicole is so neat! The Bill's room however is filled with toys like a putting green, a pinball machine and a HUGE tv. Also in the room is a rock band setup for the WII. Jack found this room and loved it. It was just too tempting with all of its hidden "treasures."

Hopefully Kevin won't be mad at me for posting the following videos but they were too great to pass up. Jack loved hanging out with his aunt and uncle. I like how he directs him in these videos. He's like a mini Mick Jagger the way he's parading around. And, Kevin and Nicole--who knew? I think they've been holding out on us for awhile. Can't wait for Colin to join the band. ;)

We're Baaaaack

We just got back from a wonderful vacation. I have so many pictures to post! The drive was worth it. I finally got to meet my beautiful nephew and visited with family and friends. We had such a nice time in North Carolina and then an awesome visit with Dave's family and even made a bonus stop today in Ohio. Honestly, we had such great hosts everywhere we went--and the homes were beautiful. The food was fantastic. The company was awesome. You all shouldn't have been so hospitable because now we're definitely coming back.


But first, here's my beautiful nephew (and yes, his hair is definitely reddish and I'm very jealous)...