Griswalds in Chicago

This was at the Navy Pier. It was alright, especially after we figured out we could walk inside. Andrew just had to be in this picture.

Here is my Sailor in our room at the Navy Lodge. He is so handsome in his dress blues. He looked so proud and grown up.

Here is all of us kids in the hall at the Navy Lodge. There were lots of pictures taken this weekend. Poor Andrew.

I love this picture and had to wait for two months for this.

This is the graduation ceremony. It was really nice and would have been nicer had my camera taken better pictures. Andrew is in the row with the two flags (below). I wish I had been able to get a decent picture of him up close.

It was very hard to leave Andrew again. Just as hard as meps was. But I got to talk to him twice after I left Chicago so that was very nice. I am hoping that I will be able to hear from him at least a couple of times a week now. I doubt I will but it would be super cool.

The Howell Clan

I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family. Gatherings with the Howell's are always so much fun, with never a dull moment. Between Tom and Tim there is no telling what will happen.

The babies love their cobbler.

I love this picture.

Monsters/Angels...it's a fine line.

I absolutely love that Paige can sit up now. It makes things so much easier. I wish that Brother would sit up, but he is a little lazy.

It is so much fun to watch Gaite and Paige interact, when their not scratching each other or pulling hair.

I love this outfit. He is such a P.I.M.P. Oh and by the way Gaite got another tooth; I swear over night. That makes the count 7. Holly Molie.

My Little Monsters!!!

Paige absolutely loves her Uncle Ru! She hasn't told me so, but I think she misses him. Oh and Paige can say Ma ma, I am not lying, I have witnesses.

Two of my favorite dudes!! This is absolutely my favorite picture in the whole world, Gaite looks so comfortable in Uncle Ru's arms.

A picture of the babies in their night gear for Andrew.

Big Pimpin... I love them in hats. You can't tell but Gaite now has three teeth and has three more coming in, Paige has two coming in. They are so big.

My Angels

There Gaite goes again, sucking on Paige's finger.

I absolutely love that they can hold their own bottle, it makes feeding so much easier. Right now their learning not to let it drop on their forehead. It's been touch and go there a few times.

Greatest thing ever made.

Here is a picture of Paige with her favorite toys, her feet. Gaite has also learned where his feet are but he doesn't like to play with them like Paige. Gaite has however gotten two teeth. They are just barely poking through, but they are there. I guess that explains why he has been drooling like crazy and biting my hands, he actually bites very hard.


These seats are one of the greatest things ever made. They are called Bumbo's and they are awesome. It helps Paige sit up which is all she wants to do and it also makes feeding time at the office go way faster.

They are so cute!

Five Months, Can You Believe It?

Here are some pictures of my Angels! They are getting so big. Paige is learning to sit up and Gaite is rolling over like a maniac. I wish I could keep them small forever.

Just for giggles I posted a couple of pictures of me the night I went into labor. Yes, I was as miserable as I look. I am so glad that is over with.