It's a Big Responsibility Having the Cutest Kids Ever of All Time

Christmas Brunch

This is the first year that we got a picture of Nick on Santa's lap where he isn't crying and trying to get away. He's still a little skeptical, but he was motivated to get the candy cane full of M&M's. Notice the relaxed and blissful look on Nathan's face. Wow. Two totally different kids we've got.

Maddie and Santa -such a pretty little girl.

Daddy and NaNa.

Grandma and Grandpa's golf club hosted this Christmas brunch for kids which included visits to Santa and a balloon artist and face painting. Here's Aaron with his Alien balloon that Mary Christmas made for him.

Each child who attended brought a toy to donate to local charities. Nicky and Maddie decided to make sure all the toys worked properly. Toy-testers, if you will....

Nicky, Maddie, Nathan and Natalie.

Grandma and Aaron.

Baby Ashley with her big grey eyes and pouty look.

Nathan's One Year Birthday Party

We celebrated Nathan's first birthday at the Kiddie Klub. All the kids had a great time and played until they were exhausted.

Uncle Gary and Natalie.

Aunt MaryAnn, stuck in the climber.

All the kids were so excited to watch Na Na open his gifts.

Cousin Jenn, Uncle Gary and Aunt Amy, Cousin Trey, Auntie Janet. Just a few of the distinguished guests.

This is one of the few moments Nicky sat still...

Nathan was mostly interested in the ribbons.

Veggie Tales Concert

We went to a Veggie Tales Concert with some friends a few weeks ago. The kids had a great time dancing in the aisles.

Grayson (on the left) is a year younger than Nick, but he's about an inch taller.

Group Shot!

Bowling

Nick went bowling for the first time last month at his cousin's birthday party. He liked it, but I don't think he should quit his day job.

One Year Pictures

Here's just a small sample of the beautiful one year portraits my friend Angela took a couple weeks ago. It didn't hurt that Nathan was in an especially adorable mood. Check out her blog, www.angelaoliverphotography.blogspot.com.

Twelve Months Old

I'm weeping. How could it be? I kept telling him to stay a little baby...

This Little Piggy Bank

Nathan, 12 Months Old.

Nicky, 14 Months Old.