Not Quite Green ...

The yard isn't gorgeous.

But these photos are from Sunday and it's already greener today!

One of us is happy - 

Alistair hard at work, whipping the lawn into shape.

"Red wagon" and "Green lawnmower" are new favorites.

Looks desolate now but not to worry - - -

We're Back

After a great (though long) trip to AZ, an extra innings victory over the Yankees, and the return of Alistair (not sure which little monster went with us on the trip), we're settling in pretty well.

Al and Dada out for a walk in BLUE BOOTS

Happy Daniel

WHEREVER did he get those cheeks?

Look-alikes

Our winter to-do list: Not bad, eh?

Yes, mother, it IS too high

The last few weeks in a nutshell:

- Al is talking like CRAZY, and knows his colors; orange is still his fave.

- Daniel is (sometimes) making it through the night with only one feeding!

- Pablo is finished with his long-hours pacemaker rotation 

and onto something a little calmer for a few months.

- We're looking forward to a visit from the McKies next week.

- It appears spring may finally be here (shh!)

Tucson Visit & Daniel Smiles!

Al's mama remembers when visiting Granny and Grampy in Tucson =

lots of hikes with cousins, margaritas by the pool and finishing two books.

That was not exactly this trip.

He LOOKS cheerful and innocent.

Don't be fooled, apparently we've hit the terrible twos a couple of months early.

And HE can smile!

Tub Time

Funny Faces

Daniel and Dada

Look-alikes.

Second Child

We're totally guilty of not taking enough photos of adorable Daniel,

maybe because we're busy cleaning up spitup all the time?

Worse- I left our digicam at Auntie's house last week.

Then, Auntie AJ left hers here -- thanks for the loan AJ, it's now in the mail.

Who do you think he got those cheeks from?

What can he possibly be thinking about that seriously?

Al willingly (sometimes) gives up Nuk after nap.

We were thinking about getting some more toys.

Find the Baby in this photo ^

THERE he is!

The Fellas

Big Orange Stroller, you are a lifesaver!

Visit from Auntie AJ

Auntie AJ is a great friend.

She visited from Winston-Salem shortly after Alistair was born so we could have an in-house pediatrics consult, and here she is again to help with Daniel! We had a great weekend.

Daniel doesn't think he needs a peds consult, since he's eating just fine.

In fact, at his 4 week old appt, he was 10 lbs, 14 oz.

Yes, you read that right: 76%ile, and has gained 3.5 lbs in 28 days.

That's 14 sticks of butter for the Notorious P.I.G.!

Here, Auntie AJ, mama, and the boys with Big Orange Stroller

Alistair, in Auntie AJ's shoes.

A Tough Week

Al and Daniel's Great-Grandmother Gert passed away this week.

She will be missed greatly.

Alistair and Gert (or as Aidan called her, G.G.) in July 2009.

Gert is 91 in this photo, and Al is about 11 weeks.

 Dada went to South Carolina for the memorial service.

What are a tired mommy, a 3-week-old and a 21-month-old to do home alone for 2 days and 3 nights?

Visit with cousins, Auntie and Uncle

And, go to the Mall of America with Auntie, Ward and Mary.

Seriously, this was NOT an easy week - we had lots of help from our friends

Thanks Buddies and Neighbors!

Double BOB!

OK, not everyone is as excited as we are about it...

...but we have some serious spring fever and this should help.

It's been 35 degrees this week, and Daniel enjoyed his first walk yesterday (in sling, not stroller just yet).

In other news, how about these stats for Danny's growth:

2/2/11 = 7 lbs 9 oz

2/4/11 = 7 lbs 2 oz

2/11/11 = 8 lbs 10 oz

For those keeping score at home, that's 6 sticks of butter 

(thanks Nancy!)

Jumping Beans

Friends the Bleaches sent this wonderful jumping bean 

(or "jumping chapstick") game all the way from Sussex!

Al can't get enough of the game.

Action shot!

Cuddling little brother (VERY gently please!)

Who's who?

Daniel Feb 2011

Alistair May 2009

We think they look pretty similar.

Daniel may have slightly rounder cheeks, and he's definitely not as jaundiced as Al was.

And...this will be the last time we ever compare him to big bro'.  ; )

Baby Daniel!

Welcome Baby Daniel!

Daniel Atticus McKie

Born February 2nd, 2011, 12:32 AM

7 lbs 9 oz

20 inches long

Healthy and Happy (mostly!)

Daniel on Day 2, already home from the hospital and lookin' chubby.

Big brother Al has been TERRIFIC about this whole baby thing.

Mostly he is curious and enthralled with Daniel, wanting to hug and pat the baby. 

(After an initially uncertain response)

Cuddled with mama in the hospital

Dada and Al have gotten to spend lots of time together this week.

Here, they're eating pizza and getting ready to watch the Super Bowl.

Startle Reflex!

Cozy with Dada

Welcome little one!