One of the staple parts about Christmas day with the Holders is Anne’s monkey bread. When it’s early and you’re still waking up, this paired with a cup of coffee is a little slice of heaven. Napoleon, with a little sad look on his face… but still cute as ever. Gifts spilling out from under the tree. Another shot of…
This past Sunday, a lot of folks gathered at Dan and Katie’s house, to help celebrate Audrey’s first birthday. Families from all over (from Darryl’s side of the family, as well as Tricia’s) got together to celebrate Audrey’s frist year. The birthday girl, and the center of attention. Digital cameras were everywhere! The initial taste test… Things get a little…
Today there was a party for Paige’s 2nd birthday over at Tricia and Darryl’s. Prior to heading over, I took a few photos of Liz’s gift (and handiwork). On first glance, it’s just a regular half carton of eggs. Inside, just some eggs. Although a few eggs that seem happier than normal. And a few chicks, too! Closeup of one…
Liz’s sister Tricia has been expecting her baby the past week or so, and today was her due date. Liz got the call in the late morning that Tricia and gone in to the hospital (around 11AM)… and within an hour or two, the baby had already arrived! After work, Liz picked me up and we headed over to visit…
Liz and I travelled to Indiana today, to help her niece Paige celebrate her first birthday. I met a lot of new folks, but ended up not taking a ton of pictures. Mostly, the ones I have all centered around her eating smearing her first cake. Paige, cautiously exploring. Grandpa Ford (Darryl’s father) gets a kiss. Really, this is the…
Today Liz and I went to church service with her family, to attend Paige’s dedication ceremony. We trekked out to Crown Point, IN to Bethel Church. It’s been many years since I’ve been to a church service, and this one had a much more modern, younger feel to things. There was a good energy about the place, and everyone I…
Liz, who I discovered has a wide assortment of Easter-related props and decorations. Sadly, we both realized that by letting the eggs dry on the table overnight… they were essentially inedible. We contempalted actually eating some, but after looking around online, it looks as though hard-boiled eggs only last a few hours, unrefrigerated. In looking around I learned a few…
Tricia and Paige. Darryl, snapping a shot of Isabelle with Liz’s Dad. Isabelle, taking out her new doll and stroller for a spin/wheelie. Darryl and Paige, taking a break from all the gift-opening. Liz’s dad and Isabelle, opening the first of many gifts.
Liz and I went down to Frankfort today, and had dinner with her family. She took my car early this morning (she’s working part-time, down there) and I met up with her later on via Metra. Tonight was my first glimpse of baby Paige, newly arrived and all sorts of cute. She was in and out of sleep the whole…