Singing into the Holidays

Howie has been preparing for his upcoming Christmas show at preschool. Here are some of his songs for you...

Johnny Cracks Up

Howie has recently been learning some Bible verses at his school and church classes. We have been enjoying practicing them at home and it is sweet to hear his little voice speak such big truth.

Train Ride to the Farm

Pumpkins for everyone...

Happy Three Weeks Johnny

Johnny celebrates his three week birthday with a smile! I caught his first attempts at smiling on video earlier today...

Big Brother, Little Brother

Howie and Johnny are enjoying getting to know each other.  Here are their shirts to help us remember who is the big brother and who is the little brother.  Although, if there is any confusion, you can always ask Howie and he will set you straight. 

Reading Time

Rick, Howie and Johnny were enjoying a nice reading time when all of the sudden Johnny gives them a surprise. Turn up the volume and get ready to bust a gut...

Look-Alikes?

So far, Rick and I both have accidently called Johnny "Howie".  (Sorry Johnny)  We have found that the boys look so similar to each other that it sometimes is like living in a time-warp with two of the same kid living at different stages.  Here are two photos, one of Howie at one month and one of Johnny at about the same stage, what do you think?!

Welcome Home Johnny

Howie was eagerly awaiting his new brother when we arrived home on Sunday, July 11.  He gently said, "Welcome home Johnny" in his sweet little voice and then, "Welcome home Mommy.  Welcome home Daddy."  It was enough to make me cry. 

Ever since we arrived home, Howie has been attentive to his little brother and making sure Johnny feels loved and properly cared for.  I.e. He requested, "Daddy, pick Johnny up" when Johnny was crying for a moment. 

Here are some photos of Johnny's first days as a little brother at home...

Howie and Johnny Meet

Welcome Johnny!

We welcomed our newest member of the family into the world on the evening of July 9, 2010.  John Martin Stevens (aka "Johnny") weighs 9 pounds, 6 ounces and measures 21 1/2 inches long. 

We love you Johnny!

Johnny, are you coming?

As the due date quickly approaches, all looks good on the baby front. Here are some (hopefully) final pictures of Mommy's belly before our sweet little Johnny arrives.

He's Going the Distance

Howie has recently been logging some serious hours on the Jeep. He's gotten pretty good at maneuvering around the yard, although there is still some room for improvement with his parallel parking. Some of the neighbors have stopped to tell him that they wish they had a jeep like that, it's mostly the adults...

Swimmin' in Sunshine

Weekend Event

We attended the Bike Cincinnati Event to support Daddy who rode the 40+ mile ride. The event was organized to raise money for breast cancer research and it was a great family event. Here are some of the pictures of our outing to Sawyer Point.

Dinosaurs I Know

Dinosaurs have become very important to Howie. He thinks about them so much that he actually believes he is one from time to time. In honor of Dinosaur Camp that he is attending this week, we documented all the dinosaurs he knows...

Emma's Dance Recital

A Special Weekend...

Howie's Third Birthday