Ian sleeps peacefully amid an assortment of "Binkie's"

Let's go to the Happy Chair.

Hocus Pocus . . . Now you are orange!

Is that you behind the camera, Grandma?

The Little Mermaid?

Joshua's Birthday Bash

This was the cutest cake! Done in the "Backyardigan" theme (Joshua's choice), it was two dozen cupcakes iced together. What a cinch to break apart and serve. The little ones enjoyed sticking their green tongues out.

Joshua loved the real digital camera from his Mom and Dad. He took about 12 pictures of his own nose at the beginning!

Oooh, a "Sit and Dig" tractor!

This was one of those neat to have, hard to assemble toys that parents would never buy (but grandma and grandpa did!). How lucky that uncle Darrell was on the scene to lend his expertise to the task. No problem, Joshua, enjoy!

Yes, I AM the #1 son in this household.

"Calm down, baby Ian" (her words), you have to be big for a magic wand.

Can I start the music, Mom?

Quality time - Mommy, Haylie and Play-Dough

David has discovered that he and Ian share a common interest in war-game magazines. Interesting, huh?

Haylie taking a break from her big sister responsibilities

My favorite!

Gail and Haylie ventured out for some fresh air and a walk to the closeby tot lot this morning. Grandma enjoyed the babysitting time and, of course, rushed to the camera. Ian was having a great time in his musical swing, and I was able to capture this close-up. He is changing each day.

The homecoming

The night before the birth, Haylie played Hide and Seek while wearing Daddy's boots!

Haylie was a bit tentative at first but really wanted to give Ian his little toy monkey present.

Grandma aenjoys her time with Ian in the hospital

Do I have to share my fishies with him, Oma?

Big sister Haylie soothes Ian. Please notice the big girl high heels which were a present upon her new status!

A BINKIE! II hope that's not for me, mom.

Ian "sleeping like a baby in the cradle his great-grandfather made nearly 40 years ago

Let's see, Ian, do you remember how to burp?

Soon!

Haylie waits patiently near the cradle for the arrival of her baby brother. This cradle was made by great-grandpa McGeough and it has rocked over 30 babies since it was made from old church pews in 1968. It was used for Haylie and her mother, uncle Mark and his daughter Hannah, and lots of friends and neighbors.