Our friends Joel and Emily Skaggs came to town after they evacuated from their hometown of Houston during Hurricane Ike. Of course they brought their sweet babies - Ella who is almost three, and Seth who is 4 months. This was our first time meeting Seth and he was just as precious as we expected him to be. He's a little cuddle bug and as you will see, made himself at home on Robert's belly! And Maia and Ella played so well together all night and soon became very good friends. Oh, to be three again!
Joel and Em, we already miss you guys and hope to see you again soon!


Maia and Ella, special friends!




Robert gets some snuggle time with Seth

Josie meets her Mima

Our sweet little girls

Maia loves to hold Josie. She is a sweet big sister!

Josie and her curls

Many people have been asking if Josie has curly hair. Well these pictures speak for themselves. We don't know if it will stay this curly, but we'll enjoy them while they last. And get a load of that funky hairline!

Maia starts Preschool!

On September 4th Maia started preshool at First Presbyterian. She is already learning so much and is really enjoying it.





Maia's teacher, Mrs. Noemi and her friend Blair

So you guessed it, Josie still sleeps alot! But it's okay when you're that cute. :)


Cooking in the kitchen with Junior Asparagus...

...and apparently it's bright in the kitchen!

Josie meets Papa and Grandma Carol

In August, Josie got to meet her Papa and Grandma Carol who came in from Arizona




Maia shows off her new leotard she got for Gym Buddies


Concentrating on being a baby can really wear a girl out!

Maia meets new cousin Maddison Kate

Uncle Johnny and Aunt Amber welcomed their new daughter Maddison Kate on August 27th. She's very sweet and looks a lot like her daddy! We love you Maddi! Welcome to the family.


Maia meets Maddi


Maddison Kate Rydell


Aunt Amy came in just as we were about to leave but wanted a quick pic with her oldest neice and her nephew

Out of all the things Maia could play with in our backyard, she chose her Daddy's broken lawn mower!



The future is looking so bright for our sweet Josephine.

Maia shows off a cute outfit she got from her "Aunt" Marty in Tennessee