Bowling for Bohams

Emily and Grayson spend a rainy day at the Strike. All their practice on Wii bowling paid off.

Crazy Driver

Is this what I have to look forward to when Grayson turns 16? Emily looks a lot more calm than I will be.

Good thing they are only pretending to drive the safari jeep at the Santa Ana Zoo.

Visiting Grandpa

We visited Grandpa at his office to deliver his birthday gift. Grandpa seemed to enjoy showing off his grandsons to everyone.

Sweet Slumber

When Cole was born, Grayson suddenly seemed so much older to me. This picture reminds me that he is still my baby boy.

What's up Doc?

Cole was pronounced at healthy boy at his 4 month well baby visit.

He weighed in at 16 lb. 8 oz. and was 26 1/2 inches long.

He took his 3 immunizations like a champ.

Valentine's Fun

Grayson feels the love at a Valentine's Party with his MOMS Club friends.












Chomp!
That cupcake didn't stand a chance.

Sweet Ride

Emily and Grayson check out the sweet rides at the local classic cars show.

Dad's 65th birthday

Dad came over to celebrate his 65th birthday with his grandchildren.

The kids put on a great party, complete with balloon animals and brownies.









Emily even made Grandpa a special birthday hat.

Reminders

As I was rushing to pick up my race packet for the Huntington Beach 5k, I was reminded by my wonderful children how important it is to slow down and take a walk on the beach. They also reminded me how good it feels to kick off your shoes and feel the sand between your toes.

Love

I must remember to show these pictures to the boys as they get older, to remind them of how much they really adore each other.











Will this face still look as adorable to Grayson when it is reaching for his prized toys? We shall see.

Fieldtrip

Emily is ready for her big fourth grade fieldtrip to the Newport Back Bay Wetlands.

She has her sack lunch packed and her camera around her neck. (She got some lovely pictures of her fingers, thumb, and a few ducks.)

She had a great time.

Little Gym

Grayson and his gymnastics friends invited all the parents to come and see what they have been working on. They put on a show where each child had a chance to strut their stuff.

Daddy, Mommy and Cole were there to cheer him on.









Grayson shows off his medal. He is still not sure he likes it in the spotlight.

Mom's Club

A friend of mine took this picture at one of our recent Mom's Club playgroups. Since I am usually the one holding the camera, I don't get too many pictures of myself, so I thought I better include this one.

Happy Baby

Jeff snapped this picture with his camera phone. Cole still loves riding around on his daddy's shoulder.

The expression on Cole's face really shows his happy, easygoing nature.

Altar to Fire

It took over a month of planning and several days of construction, and now the Hemmelgarn Altar to Fire is complete.

Jeff wasted no time building the first blaze. You know how he loves to burn things.










Here's what the fireplace looked like when we first bought the house. The previous owner seemed to be fond of white and beige.

Biker Dude

Grayson takes his bike out for a spin around the neighborhood. Go Grayson, Go!

Morning Cuddles

Look, up on the bed! It's Space Boy and Captain Cuddles.

Their mission...to stop Mommy and Daddy from getting much sleep.

Painting

It's Grayson Van Gogh (without the ear cutting madness) showing his creative side.

Nerd Fashions

Call the fashion police!

It is the first All Nerd Fashion Show, presented by Emily and her friend, during a recent sleepover.

Farmer Grayson

Farmer Grayson gets up nice and early to plant his crops.












At the end of the day we had, strawberries, carrots, snow peas, lettuce and cherry tomatoes. That's going to be some harvest.

Baker Baker, Brownie Maker

Wouldn't you like to try my brownies?













Mmmmm they are finger licking good.

Making Friends

Emily gets a kiss from a blue tongued skink, at a friend birthday party.












Jungle Woman!

Brothers

Cole looks adoringly at his big brother. You can tell that these two are going to be the best of friends.

Happy Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear smile at me.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear happy as can be.


Cole puts on his jacket to go outside with his big brother.

Countdown to Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone.













Let the gift opening frenzy begin!













Nana and Grandpa come to see what Santa brought.












Twas the night before Christmas and the kids enjoy a new book from Grandma in Texas.













Cole enjoys Grandpa time while watching presents being opened on Christmas Eve.











6 days till Christmas.

Jeff has his eyes on those yummy cookies.

Grayson likes to make his cookies with extra sprinkles.







8 more days.

Time to visit Santa.

Grayson decided to watch from a safe distance this year. Emily had a chance to chat with Santa and Cole didn't care who he was with as long as his belly was full.











This special Christmas gift came early.
Cole is 2 1/2 months old now.












9 more days to go.

Time to decorate the Christmas tree.










10 more days until Christmas.

We take a break from shopping to hang out in the mall play area.











19 more days until Christmas.

Yummy! Now that's a gingerbread house.

Emily wore a fabric bookcover as a chef's hat to get in the creative mood.







Only 25 more days to go!

Grayson helps Emily decorate her room with a miniature tree.

Lordy, Lordy Jeff is 40!

Friends came from near and far to help Jeff celebrate his birthday.












Near the end of the evening, the Vagaries treated us to a mini concert of their latest songs.

Emily's 10th Birthday

Emily turned 10 years old. She started the day by going out for a pancake breakfast.













While opening her presents, all the excitement went to her head.













After dinner, she is ready for mini cake.













Grayson as "Cake" Gable.
"Frankly, my dear, I need some more cake."