Starring Miss Lucia

Prepster Finn (getting ready for his move to CT)

Almost 6 months old!

Concerned about the financial crisis...

Finn's first Cubs game

with Mommy's friend Kristen.

Passports

We just got passports for the kids -- amazing to think that these photos will last for FIVE years!

I'm officially a Soccer Mom

but Gavin loves it so its worth it!

Here he is with his coach (in the green) and his teammates (all of whom are blond).

The Twins Go To California

Before heading out to Maine, the twins went to California to meet their new cousin, Alexandra.With Yi-poh

Visiting Naomi, before she moves to her new home.
With Auntie Jennie and GenevieveDinner with Tai-gung and Tai-poh

A Month in Maine

Every day, Gavin asks to go berry picking. A surprisingly large percentage make it into the cup (vs. ending up in his belly). There are blackberries (August) and rasberries (July) right by the front door of the house...and a short walk to find blueberries.

We visited all three of the beaches within a 2 hour drive of the house. Gavin loves to collect rocks and dig holes.
Story time at the Hayes household...

The Whitmans come to visit in week 2.
Rachael handles both twins with no problem...
Gavin bonds with Erin after she lets him play with her flashlight and video game.

Lupine seeds with Nonnie.
Family photo
Nonnie, rejoicing, after stocking up on quilting fabric at Marden's.

After week 2, the battery dies in the camera, so no pics of Jocelyn's visit (or the yummy blueberry pie she baked) or Danny & Clive.