Two Months Young!

Darren's big day was very busy. He kicked it off with a mall play date with his gal pal Julia and friend Jaron. After convincing his mom that he hates shopping, he headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's house to celebrate his first shabbat with the yamukah that the Goldman's delivered all the way from Jerusalem.

Happy Birthday Traci.

Darren's play group went out to celebrate Traci's birthday. Darren slept the entire time but would like to point out that Ryan isn't crying in this picture. Maybe it's because his mom has a new hotsling that he loves. Now Darren wants one too.

Saturday night Julia came over for a dinner date with Darren. When she conveniently forgot her pajamas, Darren stepped in and lent her some of his. Looks like onsies are the new letter jackets.

Darren had a break from watching Big Brother all summer when his Uncle Danny and Aunt Cari babysat on Saturday night and showed him the ropes of Braves baseball. Like his mother, Darren grew bored and rooted for the game to end so he could get back to his reality TV.

Lazy Saturday.

Gary and Darren wait for their morning coffee and milk.

I'm Sitting - Do Not Disturb.

Play Double Date.

Darren and Ryan got together with their new friend Demi today. I don't know what she said but Ryan and Darren are not amused.

First Comes Love.

Darren and Julia are getting married. We're already planning the wedding. No pressure.

Cloey loves Darren. She also loves the camera and never likes to miss out on a photo opportunity.

Happy Birthday Grandma Sheila.

Darren insisted on making Grandma Sheila a sign for her birthday since she was out of town. He told me what he wanted it to say.

Darren and Ryan's big day out.

Darren and Ryan were the talk of Atkins park. Erica and I dressed them in the same outfit which confused a lot of people. Yes they own the same outfit - no they are not twins.

This is not a posed picture.

Ok - it is. Chloe loves being bigger than someone else in the house.

A Festivus Miracle.

Last night set all sorts of sleep records when Darren slept 5 hours IN A ROW. Gary and I were so refreshed, we felt like we could run a marathon - theoretically of course.

Nice to meet ya Karen.

Karen came to visit all the way from Dallas so I decided to tell her a secret. I'd also like to give a shout out to Jackie who checks the blog twice a day.

One Month Old.

I've been out of the womb for one month and I'm so mad. When do I get to go back?

Hello Hilton Head.

Darren took his first road trip to Hilton Head over July 4. He really enjoyed his welcome sign and new leisure suit.

Ugly cakes rule.

Darren celebrates being three weeks old with one of Lori's famous ugly cakes. He cried with fright during the two seconds he could focus on it.

Let's do brunch.

Darren met his first friend Ryan in the hospital. Today, Ryan invited Darren over for some bagels, eggs and poop-off.

Darren stinks no more.

All of Darren's parts healed and he finally enjoyed (and I use this word loosely) his first bath. While the experience wasn't all that great for anyone involved, all parties were happy with the end result.