a few post-birthday pics and HELLO NEPHEW

At long, long, long last, our new nephew, son of my sister Laura and brother-in-law Sean, has decided to make an appearance. Yay! 8 lbs 3 oz. Mom & sonny boy are doing just fine. Probable name: Benjamin Russell, but in my experience once you leak a probable name it usually sticks.

So...Welcome little Ben!

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And a few random pics:

Showing off mad walking skillz. Just let go already baby! You can do it!





We were trying to get a good waving the American flag photo...this is the best we could muster.



Hanging out in the back yard. I guess we need to break down and cut that hair one of these days.





Master of her sippy cup:



Yes, we still have the Frankies & they are doing just fine. The kitty is fat & ornery still. The dog is less ornery but getting fatter from eating all of Sara's leftover food out of her chair. Here they are enjoying the lawn. They like to sit in the backyard with us.







Sara enjoying a few of her (many) birthday gifts. She loves them all.