Florida in June

 In June we went to Hernando Beach, Florida (north of Tampa) to see Ryan's Grandma - Gram B.  It's so nice to have such a big boy now help out at the airport.

 Gram B has a pool, and her backyard backs up to a waterway out to the gulf.

 This is Ryder's swimming hair and him cuddling with Gram B.

 This was our view...it was amazing.  We saw dolphins, rays, and other fish swimming in the waterway and tons of different kinds of birds.  God is amazing.

 We had a "picnic" lunch on our way to the beach at McDonalds.  I don't like sand in my food anyway.

 Ryder's first experience with the sand.

 The water was really calm, clear, and warm at the beach.  We were actually out on the gulf, but there were no waves at all.

 Reese is trying to hold Ryder for a picture opp.

 We got a picture opp all right, just not the one we were hoping for.

 Ryder is waving to all the boats that pass by.

 Reese's Birthday.

 I think Ryder was trying to put sunscreen on his own back, then he took Gram B's walker for a ride.

 Feeding the seagulls in the backyard.

 Our last night with Gram B.

The boys having a good time before we got on the plane to come home.

Reese is 3!

 We also celebrated Reese's 3rd birthday in Florida.

 Happy Birthday Big Buddy!

Austin and Nicole Beck's Wedding

Reese was a "veil barer" for our friends Nicole and Austin.  Here he is after the wedding hamming it up with poppy.

 My men.

There was a dollar dance with the bride and groom and Reese (of his own volition) ran across the dance floor, cut in with the groom and groomsman to have the first dance.

Easter

 Brothers, wearing their Sunday best...on Sunday, Easter 2012.

Annaliese Coates, Ryder, and Reese.  We finally captured a picture with them all smiling at something.

Ryder's 1st Birthday!

Happy Birthday little buddy!

Ryder is 11 months old.

 We celebrated Ryder's 11 months pool/beach side in Hernando Beach, FL.

Ryder is 10 months old!

 What more do you need to celebrate life than a remote...

 and bacon!

Arizona in February 2012

 We went to see the Yates family again in February, they got a trampoline for Christmas, so there was lots of jumping to be done.

 We went to the Phoenix zoo for animals, climbing, and lunch.  I will try to put the kid's facial expressions into a dialogue of what happened over lunch.

 Emet:  "Cheese."  

Grace:  Blueberry in my mouth "cheese." 

 Reese:  Sandwich in my mouth "cheese."

 Moms:  "Everyone look over here and say cheese." 

 Emet:  "Cheeeeeese."

Grace:  Blueberry still in my mouth "cheese."

Reese:  "Grace you have something in your teeth."

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 Emet:  "Cheese."

Grace:  "I have something in my teeth!?"

Reese:  "Grace has something in her teeth, cheese!"

 Emet:  I don't think everyone else is saying "CHEESE!"

Grace:  "Look, I have something in my CHEESE!"

Reese:  "Emet, look Grace has something in her CHEESE!"

 The two smallest babies in the baby doll pack and plays...so cute.

Reese:  "No, Emet, it's cool to wear a tire around your neck.  Everyone is doing it."

We all walked and road bikes to the park, but some tires had to be fixed on the bikes and strollers, thus producing this group picture.

 Reese:  "See Emet, I told you, it's cool!"

 There really are no words for this picture of Zoe.  I just love it.

 Madeline and Ryder in the baby swings, then Grace and Reese had a turn.

Emet and Reese got their hair cut while we were there and now that 

Emet is so grown up, he can make sure everyone is safely buckled in to their car seats.