Gabe's first haircut

Mom directing how short the cut should be...

After the first snip

"mom, are you sure this is a good idea?"

being a very patient boy...

the end result - doesn't he look older!

Great Midwest Balloon Fest

The family waiting for the big event to start

my adorable first nephew

Ian and Gabe playing while we wait and wait

my newest nephew, Sean Carter

a picture of me! a rarely captured sight :)

nothing cuter than a baby yawn...

look at those baby blues...

being silly with uncle Tom

ring around the rosey - these girls melt my heart

Gabe checking out the BIG balloons...look at those teeth!

Erin enjoying the view

one of three balloons that made it that night..Boo...

the kids didn't care - they loved every minute

dad and son - check out the blue eyes!

Erin getting her groove on...

love this shot of father and son - with proud mama smiling in the back.

Gabe totally in total awe of the balloons...

Grandma and Erin taking it in...

Another of the balloons whipping through the sky - it was a windy night

I love this of mom, new son and old son...

fourth of july

Here are a bunch of pictures from the fourth of July party at the Dowdy's house. The kids had a wonderful time throwing the pop fireworks, making snakes and playing in the sprinkler. Ian was the only kid brave enough for sparklers but the the parents had fun lighting them as well.

fourth of july