Family aquarium trip!

We had a blast going to the aqarium with Brady, Nancy, Keller, Ryan and Mimi this weekend! All of the boys had fun looking at the fish and other creatures and Keller got to enjoy the dolphin show too!

In the Rainforest.. . .

All the boys (even the BIG boys) are mesmerized by the fishes!

Ryan and Joe. . .future partners in crime!

Wiped out babies!

Baby Ellena is born!

Ellena Marie Nelson was born on March 6, 2008 at 113 am to proud parents Nancy and Ryan Nelson! She was 7 lb 14 oz and 20.5 inches! Everything went smoothly and both baby and Mommy are doing fine these days! We were not able to go see her until a few weeks later, but the cousins seemed to hit it off splendidly! Baby Ellena and Mommy Nancy

What a cute little family! Look at that big yawn!!!

The gang of children (and their parents) that will descend upon Deep Creek Lake this summer! Let the games begin!!!

Joe is happy to meet his new baby cousin Ellena. Future boyfriends BEWARE!!!

Joe and Ryan are curious about each other at this point. I think by summer they will be best buddies!

I just love this picture of Joe with his Aunt Nancy!!

Snow Baby in Vail

Yes it has been WAAAAAAY too long since I have posted, I know. I started a new job January 1st and have not had much time to do much blogging since then, but hopefully I will be able to work it in again now.

We just got back from a week in Vail, Colorado where we met up with friends Kristen and her brother Dave for a week of skiing. Joe was getting over a double ear infection at the beginning of the week, but by Tuesday, he was ready to hang out with the other ski babies at the Vail Nursery.

Joe gets a ride from Daddy around the hotel where we stayed in Denver.

As you can see, Joe is sitting up now! Look at all these toys Mommy!

First time in the pool! Joe was all smiles when we took him swimming at the Avon Recreation Center one afternoon. He'll be a fishie in no time!

Family photo in Vail!

Relaxing at Midvale before we set off for some more time on the slope!

Standing tall!

These days it seems that all Joe wants us to do is let him stand up (with our help of course!) He makes his little legs really stiff and looks around like he is saying "I am such a big boy!" Probably because we say this to him all the time. It is really cute! He is also doing much better with tummy time and lifting his head up much higher and stronger than previously.

Doing a little bonding time with soon to be Godfather Rubi

I can do it myself, Daddy!

Hello, all you people out there!

Ryan Green is born!

Joe's new baby cousin Ryan Joseph Green was born today! He was 8 lb 6 oz and 19 inches! Both Mom and baby are doing fine and we are all thrilled that he is here. We can't wait to meet him!!!

Hello Baby Ryan! You are bound to be a handful if you are anything like your namesake!

Nancy and her two little darlings!

Nancy and Brady - you have your work cut out for you!!

Fish and Dolphins and Stingrays, oh my!

As most of you know, the Nelson family are big aquarium fans (fanatics?) so we decided to make our family fun day trip to the Baltimore Aquarium today. We became members as well so we can come visit whenever we want to!! They have made many changes to the aquarium since I have been there last, with at least two new buildings and many new exhibits. The dolphin show was fun as were all the fish, stingrays and sharks that we saw. We even ran into some college friends of mine - - Kate and Drew Keller and their nephew, and had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe with them!

Hey people, let's get this show on the road! I want to see some fish!

A cute little clown fish (Nemo!)

Have you ever seen a monkey frog before??? A certain brother comes to mind. . .

Ok, I think I have seen enough fishies! Let's go home now!

McBecker Halloween Party

In its heydey, the "Greenlawn Palace" crew used to have some of the best Halloween parties ever, but since the alliance dissolved, there were none to compare. . . .until now!! Well, not quite, since I remember a lot more chaos at those gatherings and I think Jesse and Sarah would want to keep their house looking nice!! Either way, the "McBecker" party was a lot of fun!

Marsha and "Sideshow Bob" (aka Jesse)

Shiver me timbers, matey!