Max in His Easter Bonnet!

I picked Max up at Yolanda's, his day care provider, and one of the other kids that goes there had  brought Easter Baskets for the others. Part of the basket was this little Easter bonnet which Max thoroughly enjoyed wearing. Way too big for him, but he looks adorable in it anyways.

Max in Easter Hat

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

Max in Easter Hat, Too

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

The Boys!

Just some random recent photos of the boys, as it's been so long since any have been posted... These are all taken with the iPhones Jennifer and I acquired in March. They are in chronological order - and as you can see we had some very mild weather in early March. Recently, say the last week or so, it's been more winter like - cold and wet.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the pictures. The Boys are having a grand ol' time.

The Race is On!

Elk Grove, CA. March,  2012

Max and Dylan Check Out a Bug's Life

Elk Grove, CA. March, 2012

Max and Dylan Roll Down a Hill - The Simple Joys of Life

Elk Grove, CA. March, 2012.

Max Makes an Offering

San Francisco, CA. March, 2012.

Dylan and Max Mugging it Up!

San Francisco, CA. March, 2012.

Dylan and Max Looking for Nemo

San Francisco, CA. March, 2012.

Max, as Darth Vadar, Does His Art

San Francisco, CA. March, 2012.

Dylan Does His 100 Board!

Elk Grove, CA. March, 2012.

Dylan Checks the Time on His Handy Spidey Watch!

Elk Grove, CA. March, 2012.

Max Going Down the Roller Slide

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012

Max and His Hair

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

Cousins Evan and Dylan Goin' Round the Bend

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

Dylan and Star Wars Legos!

Elk Grove, CA. March, 2012.

Dylan, Enjoying Life!

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

Max

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

Max

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

Dylan

Sacramento, CA. March, 2012.

Official Christmas Card, 2011!

Dylan and Max in Elf Regalia!

December, 2011.

Sacramento, CA

Holiday Wishes From All of Us to All of You!

As we get ready to dive into the holiday season and all it brings, just a note to let you all know we are thinking of you. We wish you the very best of the season, and may 2012 bring all of us health, prosperity, peace and happiness.

Dylan and Max Enjoy Candy Canes in the Woods.

Apple Hill, California.

December, 2011

Santa Works to Get Dylan's Order Straight!

Sacramento, CA.

December, 2011

Mommy and The Boys Amongst the Trees.

Apple Hill, CA.

December, 2011

Max and Yolanda.

Sacramento, CA.

December, 2011

Birthday Blow Outs!

What a crazy month of birthdays, from September 12 through October 15. Dylan, Dahlia and Max all had big ones (4, 3 and 2 respectively), but also cousins galore had their odometer click over one more year as well. And thrown in the mix was Jack, who is now a grand one-quarter of a century old! Oy, vey... We had a big birthday bash for the little ones in our immediate family, and some smaller ones too. Here is a collection from the various celebrations and venues. Happy Birthday to All!

 Max on the Trampoline.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011

Story Time.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 

Story Time, II.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 

 Stand Like a Flamingo.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  

 Hail, Hail... The Gang's All Here.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  

 Down to the Business at Hand.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  

Birthday Boys.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  

I Eat Your Cupcake.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  

 Dahlia in Bubble Heaven.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  

 Max and Mommy Lovin' the Bubbles.

Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  

'Nuff Said...

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 

 Let's Get Started!

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011

Max and Yolanda.

Sacramento, CA. October, 2011 

Grabbing The Gold!

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 

Yes, Sir - Happy Birthday!

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011

Guest of Honor.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011

Family Visits!

We just had Matthew, Jack, Teresa and Dahlia out for a really nice - if far too short - visit from Kentucky. It was so much fun having all four of my sons here. Jack, Teresa, Dahlia, Matthew, Dylan and I first took a day trip to San Francisco, one of our favorite haunts. Then, the next week, the same entourage took a four day whirlwind trip down the coast to see the sights of So Cal and visit family along the way. It was crazy, exhausting and a lot of fun! Here are some photos from the trip(s) we took. The visit was too short, but the memories (and photos) will last a lifetime!

Coming up soon: Big Ol' Birthday Bash photos!

Matt at Amici's (by Jack).

San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan at Ocean Beach.

San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan Running at Ocean Beach.

San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan, Late Afternoon at the Beach.

San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan Playing in the Sand.

San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 

Matt, Jack, Dahlia and Teresa.

San Francisco, CA. October, 2011.

Bath Time for Dahlia, Max and Dylan (by Matt).

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 

Dahlia and Dylan.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 

Story Hour for Dahlia, Dylan and Max.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 

I am the Pater Familias: Matthew, Dylan, Max and Jack.

Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 

Dahlia and Dylan at Cannery Row.

Monterey, CA. October, 2011. 

Late Afternoon on the Pier at Cayucos.

Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 

Family (Jack, Teresa, Dahlia and Dylan).

Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan is the Beach Sand Monster!

Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 

Dahlia and Dylan Take On the Ocean!

Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 

Dinner at the Hof Brau.

Morro Bay, CA. October, 2011. 

Jack.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 

Mug Shot.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.

Sparkling Boy.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 201. 

 The Big Boys at the Mesa Cafe.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.

Dylan, v.1, @ Stern's Wharf.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan, v.2, @ Stern's Wharf.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  

Dylan, v.3, @ Stern's Wharf.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  

Dylan, v.4, @ Stern's Wharf.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  

Dylan, v.5, @ Stern's Wharf.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  

One Take Dahlia!

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan and the Skater.

Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 

The Matriarch and Her Progeny.

(Connor, Ryan, Pilulaw, Matt and Jack)

Ventura, CA. October, 2011. 

Great Grandma Gets Her Licks In, Too!

Ventura, CA. October, 2011.

Dylan on the Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan Strikes a Pose in Venice

Venice Beach, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan Amongst His People in Venice.

Venice Beach, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan in Color.

Venice Beach, CA. October, 2011. 

Breakfast the Next Day at Swingers.

Santa Monica, CA. October, 2011. 

Dylan at Swingers - Missing His Family.

Santa Monica, CA. October, 2011