Laguna Shores
Relaxing on the Back Porch
Our visit began at Jerome's house on Laguna Shores.
Hmmmmmm....a boat
The boys checked out Uncle Jerry's boat
Let's check it out
There's lots of interesting things on a boat
This is fun
Stephen kept the place of honor, the "little guys" explored!
Getting some practice
Stephen checked out the steering on the boat
This boat tastes good
Joseph found things to eat...or just taste
Planning ahead
Isaac couldn't see OVER the wheel, but that didn't stop him from practicing.
A handful!
Claire enjoys a minute with the boys...trust me, they're not both still for more than a minute!
Karen and her boys
Isn't this a handsome group--with a lovely mommy!
Everybody out!
Papa prepares the crew to disembark.
Lots of work to do
Stephen spent quality time rearranging Uncle Jerry's rocks.
Stephen explains...
He was very serious about the work he needed to do!
Cool tattoos...
Kayla and Kathy show off their Mexico tattoos
Mother and daughter
Aren't these the sweetest pair...
A bevy of beauties...
The ladies relax after a great meal at Jerome's house
Pool time
Relaxing in the kiddie pool at Catherine and Dom's house
Cool fun
Pool time is a great way to cool off in the Texas heat.
Lots of room
All three boys enjoyed pool time.
Poor Brutus
Brutus was banished to the end of the yard...poor puppy.
One man out
Joseph looks like a wet puppy...
Papa and Joseph
Nothing warms you up like a grandpa.
The Aussie prevails
Isaac really enjoys the water!
Bucket time
For some reason, he loved walking around the pool with this bucket.
Isaac and the bucket...
He loved carrying it around and around...
Around and around
Gotta love a kiddo who can be so easily entertained.
Then there was the cup
He played with this for quite a while...until we drank too much pool water.
What's he doing...
Uncle Tommy why are you making holes in my cup???
A soaked bear
Isaac FINALLY agreed to come out of the pool.
Dom is STILL waiting
The fishing pole is close at hand JUST IN CASE some one comes by asking him to go fishing...hmmmmm.
I can get there...
Wherever Stephen goes, Joseph is not far behind: A promise of things to come.
This stuff feels neat
Checking out the grass
Caught him
Papa saves the day!
I'm free!
Joseph checks out the crowd
Nice Group
Great food, great friends...
Cousins
Jeff joins the group
Peek-a-boo
You can tell HE'S been around kids!
Three special mommies
Jenny with one of her six and our girls!
Candace holds Jake
The newest Ranly
Michelle and Brian
Don't they make a nice couple?
Papa and Isaac
Guess who knows Papa loves him?!
Pure enjoyment
Gotta love kids and spaghetti
Good to the last bite
Get it anyway you can!
Goooo-ooooo-oood
Gotta love this face!
Dinner Delight
The drink is a great part of a good meal
Early Fathers' Day
Bernard gets his present early
What are these?
Reefs are neat shoes...ask Bernard!
They fit!
Thanks, kids.
See ya later
Bernard takes charge of Jerry's boat!
Stephen at the helm
I don't think we're "backing up"...
Jerry seems unconcerned
We pull away from the house!
Who's driving the boat?
Bernard gave Stephen some practice time.
Into the channel
Getting out into deeper water.
Jerry's canal
It really is a beautiful place
Enjoying the ride
Great picture of Karen, Stephen and Bernard
Just don't go TOO fast
It can make the best seaman a little nervous
Cooling down!
In Texas, there's only one way to cool off...and Isaac knows exactly what that is!
Life on the canal...
Jerome knows what little boys like to do!
Spray Park Fun!!
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Backyard fun
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Isaac's Texas Birthday Party
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Pictures from Dorothy
Stephen checks out Tony Tonka
A 2-year old's birthday present--it's something both the boys will enjoy!
Checking out the tires
He definitely likes to PUSH
The boys will have some great adventures
This thing will hold a lot!!!
Yep, Stephen is ready to be a BIG brother
Grandpa on the ladder
Hanging the new dining room fan was on the "to do before Joseph arrives" list
Helping out with the ceiling fan
Stephen takes the tools seriously
Stephen's BIG smile
Stephen's EYEBROWS
OH MY GOODNESS
He's just TOO cute
Grandpa's birthday came
...and went before Joseph's arrival
Ahhhhh.... JC
Grandpa also scored the third season of 24. Thanks kiddos.
Stephen and Joseph BEFORE
Karen, Joseph and Grandpa
Hmmmmmmmm...you can tell he's gotta come soooooon.
Joseph Thomas
arived August 2, 2007 at 1:21 pm; 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches long!!!
He's a keeper
Mom, Dad and Joseph
Mommy loves the baby
The Fosses
Nanny and Poppy with Jerome, Karen and Boys!
The Krnaveks
Grandma and Grandpa with Karen and Joseph
So Stephen....
How 'bout a family picture???
Hmmmmmmm
Family picture...chocolate milk...family picture....chocolate milk...hmmmmmm
Well...this IS closer!
The FIRST brothers encounter
I'm still trying to "get it"...
This isn't what I thought a baby brother would be...
Grandpa and Joseph
Safe in Grandpa's hands
Joseph comes home
...more pictures to follow.