Mr. Musaki and the World of the Kite Runner

Just Keeping Up...

It seems to be about all we can do just to update the blog with a few pictures. Even that is tough, as I couldn't get the ones of Brady to upload correctly tonight. Oh well, I apologize about the lack of insight, cleverness or profound words, but instead offer you some cute photos. Avery is showing off her new spring dress (and a matching one for her baby) from our dear friend Kate Murphy. We also have pictures from an awesome weekend visit from our great friends Mike & Gail who are themselves expecting a new baby in August. So, they got a little practice with our crew! And then some classic Avery moments...

Looking Through Our Windows

The latest from the Wright family, including a visit from Aunt Katie McNaughton (aka TeeTee), Brady's first kiss with our good friends' the Stephenson's beautiful baby Maryn, and a look at our crazy and awesome life as we learn to hang with two kiddos. Plus just a couple pictures from a wonderful Easter weekend. Enjoy!











Just a few pics from a wonderful family Easter...

Couple Pics of Brady

I realized when pulling some recent pictures to post of Brady, that we have NONE. Somehow, in the midst of parenting two, we have failed to capture any of the subtle changes that have occurred in Brady's short life. So, you'll have to take my word for it... HE IS GROWING. He has plump little cheeks now and has already started losing his hair.

Here are a couple of the most recent we have. Embarrassingly, they are at least a week or so old.

I am focused, however, on getting out our camera more so he doesn't accuse me as a teen of not loving him as much as his sister when he looks at his picture book and sees only a handful of photos. :)

Traumatic

Avery's first haircut, which consisted of about 5 quick cuts and lasted all but 5 minutes, still managed to be quite the experience- complete with tears and some minor wailing. :)

Brady Allen

Today is the first day of mothering two... without Adam's help. After a week or so off, Adam headed back to work and I am fumbling my way through my first day of juggling toddler and newborn. And thankfully I am surviving.

Here are a few of my favorite pics of our new son. He looks like the spitting image of his father and I could just squeeze him until his head pops off..... but of course I won't.

Blessings,
Katie

Bless You

Last night Avery spontaneously gathered a bunch of her stuffed animals for a quick performance of "5 Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed." She lined them all up and we sang for them and then she disappeared into another room. She shortly returned with our camera in her hand, gave it to me and said "cheese." Thus, this priceless photo was born.

Shortly after that Avery was playing in her little kitchen when she heard Katie sneeze in the other room. She whipped her head around to look at her mom and then ran to the restroom. She came out running towards Kate with a tissue, saying "here Mommy." I almost cried.

I hate to be the guy that posts to talk about his kid, but I thought these stories were worth sharing. As we continue to prepare with awe and excitement (not to mention fear and anxiety) for baby #2 we are reminded several times a day what a wonderful gift a baby is.

And on that note, it is with great joy and unparalleled praise that we can officially share with you that our dear friends Jeremy & Rochelle adopted a baby girl today. Maryn Kay Ann joined the world yesterday at 5 lbs. 12 oz. As many of you have walked alongside them (either directly or indirectly) in this journey you know what a long road it's been. God has answered many many prayers and a beautiful baby girl has found loving and amazing parents. We couldn't be happier! Congrats!!!

Love,
Adam

Joys of Winter