Here's a picture of Graham around nine months. The older Wesley gets, the more I think he looks like Graham. They are their own little people and have plenty of differences, too.
My three boys enjoying a little afternoon wrestle before naptime.
Who's winning?
We stopped at a state park close to the interstate on the way home from Memphis yesterday to eat a quick dinner. It gave Graham a chance to run around a little bit, and we were getting a little tired of fast food. I think we'll do that more often on roadtrips.
Wesley adores his big brother and is always watching him and laughing at what Graham does.
We enjoyed the Spring weather today after lunch. Graham loves to playing in the creek behind our backyard, and Wesley is happy to sit on a blanket and pull up grass. Things will get a little more challenging when he starts crawling.
We're glad you are feeling better, Tim. We love you and are so thankful for you. You are a wonderful husband and great daddy!
My son comes up with the craziest things sometimes. Don't worry...it is just a toy.
He insisted that he video tape me, so now it's my turn. He helps to keep me goofy. I know it's crazy but it will make you smile.
My dad is visiting this week, and the boys are having a great time having him around.
Graham and I dyed Easter eggs on Saturday afternoon. I found some that came with stickers, and he really liked putting the stickers on the eggs. Yes, he's in his pjs, but he didn't wear them all day. He likes to put them on himself during naptime.
Easter morning-looking at their baskets
I'm sorry I don't have a picture of the boys dressed for church. We're always rushing to get to church on time. This year, Graham really started understanding what Easter is all about. (well, as much as a two year old can understand about death and resurrection) I look forward to watching that understanding grow each year in my boys.
Graham and Wesley enjoyed a little snuggle time in Graham's bed before bedtime. Graham suggested that Wesley sleep with him in his bed all night but we didn't think that was such a great idea. We reminded him that someday Wesley will share his room and sleep on his bottom bunk. Oh, what an adventure that will be! 
While Tim worked on my brother's boat on Saturday, Graham had fun hanging out in the garage and watching him.
While Graham and Daddy were out in the garage, Wesley took his morning nap. He's such a good napper, and he almost always wakes up happy. So nice since I'm usually struggling with Graham during his naptime.
Getting crafty...My friend, Rainer, inspired me to make some shirts for the boys. Graham likes his dump truck shirt, and it was really easy to make. If you get inspired too just ask me about the details. I'm excited to make more.
Nana, Aunt Kimberly, Will and Graham on the carousel at the zoo
Graham and Will
When Nana arrived on Saturday afternoon, a small amount of snow remained on the ground. Graham and Nana rushed outside to get in a few minutes of play before we went to dinner. I think they were both very excited to see each other.So, I think I just realized how it works. This video clip is actually about a month old. Graham loves GoFish, a group that is for kids and moms. He really likes to dance, too. I'll try more video soon.
Here are just a few pictures from our visit with Nana and Grandpa Sam. I'll add more later. We had a great time having them with us for the past several days. They traveled through snow and ice on Friday and Saturday to be with us. We did lots of fun things with them. We went to the zoo, went to the park, had picnic lunches, played outside, read books, celebrated Will and Drew's baptism, had a root canal...uh, well, that wasn't very fun. Nana and G.Sam watched the boys while I had a root canal. My first time to have that done and hopefully my last. No, it really wasn't that bad and I feel pretty good now, but I don't want to repeat it any time soon. Anyway, as they were driving away today, Graham cried and said, "I want Nana!" Come back soon, dude and bubba! :)
I can't believe how quickly time is going by during Wesley's first year. Well, the first few months did not fly by but these last few have. He has two teeth now and loves to chew on everything. He had a teething cracker tonight and loved it. He sit likes to sit and play with toys. He's off his reflux medicine and hardly ever spits up now. Praise the Lord! He likes being on his tummy but shows little sign toward crawling. He smiles easily, is very ticklish, and giggles often. Heidi made up a cheer for him that always puts a big grin on his face so we sing it often: Wes-a-ley Wes-a-ley Wes-a-ley ley ley! Cheesy, I know, but she used it to get him back to sleep in the middle of the night and it worked. All she had to do was sing it once and he quieted down and went back to sleep. We love our Wes-e-ley!
Tim tried to make a snowman with Graham, but Graham thought it was more fun to crush the balls of snow as Tim made them. This picture was taken later in the morning. Before the sun came out, it was very cold so we could only stay out for a little while. After the sun appeared, the temperature rose and the snow melted. Not much of it is left this afternoon.
Brrrr...it was chilly!
Everyone was happy outside.
