Family Fun!

One of the best parts of our trip to Florida was getting to see some of Kathy's extended families -- including cousins and their children who we hadn't met! Fortunately the boys weren't too shy and jumped in with the other kids!

Cousin Love!
Andy gives Gabe a big lifting hug

The Boys Anchor the Stroller Viewing Line with Molly & Clay (peeping from behind)

Spring Break on the Redneck Riviera broke out while we were visiting. It turns out that giggling toddlers running around on the beach is a calling beacon for co-ed hotties. Interestingly enough, some family members seemed more interested to test this theory...

Chick MAGNETS!
Great Uncles Bill & Gary Reaping the Many Benefits of Babysitting!

And of course, we always love getting to see great Grandma and Grandpa and playing in the garden by their house!

Dang! Thems Some Good Lookin' Genes!
Four Generations of Hauns! (Ice Cream Parlors Beware!)

One Is Silver and the Other Gold...

Another perk of going to Texas was seeing some of my Kathy's oldest and closest friends. She grew up on the same steet with Jennifer and Brenda -- both of whom are grown up with lives and families of their own! We also got to meet Brenda's kiddos. Gabe and Elias LOVED meeting so many new friends.

Elias sharing with Fi.

Oe. pusing Gabe in our first annual walker races.

Kathy and Jennifer with babies!

We also saw lots of family in Texas! The boys met Kathy's grandma, Nanny -- who quickly won them over with her horsey magic:

Ride' em Cowboy!

Finally, Kathy's sister Rachel, Uncle Gary, Aunt Rachel, and cousins Josh and Anna joined us for the San Antonio March of Dimes Walk for Babies. (That's right! We did double the walking!) Ninah had a poster made for our team and it was mounted about half-way through the walk!

Look at those dedicated walkers! We raised a bunch more money for the March of Dimes!

Fun Time with Ninah

So the boys and Kathy decided suddenly to take a trip to see Ninah in Texas. We all had an amazing time, thanks in large part to Ninah's help and hospitality. By the time we left, the boys were asking for their Ninah! Here are some shots of Ninah "in the trenches":

Bathtime in the sink!!! Ninah washes one baby while entertaining the other. What a pro!

Gabriel shows Ninah some tips for getting out those tough diaper stains!

Playing Piano with Ninah -- we LOVE anythin that makes noise! (Elias left, Gabe right)

hrmmm... who looks most ready for bed in this picture?

Family Fun

The boys had their first Uncle/Aunt visit after Christmas. Uncle Justin and Aunt Rachel Jones came up from Texas for three days for some baby-time. The boys definitely enjoyed their time with the extended family. They seemed to especially take a shine to Uncle Justin. The even followed his strict "No Crying For Uncle Justin" rule and shared nothing but giggles and smiles!

Justin & Elias as twinsies -- both in jeans & white shirts

Rachel, Elias & Gabe being silly

The entire Melton-Jones-Goddard clan together!

Uncle Justin with giggly Gabe.

Who would believe that Uncle J had never held little babies before??? He is a pro!