Amy's brother Matt and his wife Deneal have two little cuties: Ashton is 6 and Tally Paix is almost a year old now.
Recently Deneal took them out on a picnic in a huge meadow. I'd love to know just where this is since I lived in that part of California for two years and never saw the like.
Anyway, Tally Paix had a blast eating grass and Deneal got off some gorgous photos of those kids.
Deneal, if you're reading, that eye and that camera could be making you some extra cash.
If I had a kid I'd chuck Sear's portait studio and just have you follow my kids around for a few hours. These photos are just incredible. And hey, there's a lot of money in kid photography. There's gold in them thar diapers. But I digress.
If I had a kid I'd chuck Sear's portait studio and just have you follow my kids around for a few hours. These photos are just incredible. And hey, there's a lot of money in kid photography. There's gold in them thar diapers. But I digress.
Ashton just turned 6 and this last year Amy and I began our tradition of sending our nieces and nephews as many dollars as they are old along with a card. He made the sweetest call to Amy, leaving a voicemail on her phone that just melted our hearts. "I hope you have a good time hearing me say that I love you . . . as much as I love you!" You just can't beat the sweet sincerity of little kids. Their complete dearth of irony is a gift in this crazy world of ours, at least Amy and I sure think so.
Amy's other brother Jeff has two kids with his wife Crystal: Leo who's also 6, and Ella who's 3.
Unfortunately Ella's had some real health problems with her kidneys. The other day Crystal was explaining to Amy over the phone how they have to keep Ella constantly hydrated to prevent infection. At the sound of the dreaded "h" word Ella shouted "NO HYDRATED!"
I don't think I've ever heard anyone under the age of 10 use that word, let alone a 3-year-old so that was hillarious. Anyway, the poor thing has to go to the bathroom constantly, so she's put herself on the fast track to complete potty training. Good on ya, kiddo. Sorry about all the grief your system's putting you through, but at least there's a silver lining there.
Elanie poses with Devin's dog, Chloe. Yes, Chloe is wearing a shirt. No, Devin didn't put it on her. It's actually a dolly shirt that Crystal put on the dog and tried to get Ella to confess. She wouldn't do it, haha.
Leo continues to be way too resourceful for his own good. While Grandma and Grandpa Spaulding were watching him recently he managed to turn down all the dials on all the refrigerators and freezers.
As a result he inadvertently defrosted a whole turkey. Guess Thanksgiving came early for them! Wish I could have been there, I love turkey.
And last, but certainly not least my Sister Abby's recently-adopted daughter Lorena continues to be cute enough to make the Gerber baby consider a career change.
Speaking of which she just cut her first teeth recently and had her first sleepover at her Grandma Fawcett's (my mom) without her mom and dad. Amy and I spent an afternoon visiting with my mom, my brother, and her. She's very well-mannered and just loves to be in on the fun. I couldn't quit thinking about how nice it was to cuddle her and play with her. We all had our turn with her. She's just a jewel.
Strangely enough Abby reports that when Lorena got home all she wanted to do was be held and play.
Wonder why. Hmmm. It's a mystery.
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