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Another rainy day, and today we are at the library.
After picking out a nice selection of books, Grayson plays a game on the computer.
He looks like he know what he is doing. Pretty soon, he will be giving Nana tech support.
Always flexible, Cole takes his afternoon nap in his comfy baby wrap.
My MOMS Club friend got another picture of me at our latest outing. I was trying on her mei tai, or back carrier.
I look like I am either having a wonderful time or I am about to eat the baby.
Emily and Grayson spend a rainy day at the Strike. All their practice on Wii bowling paid off.
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.
We visited Grandpa at his office to deliver his birthday gift. Grandpa seemed to enjoy showing off his grandsons to everyone.
When Cole was born, Grayson suddenly seemed so much older to me. This picture reminds me that he is still my baby boy.
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.
Grayson feels the love at a Valentine's Party with his MOMS Club friends.
Chomp!
That cupcake didn't stand a chance.
Emily and Grayson check out the sweet rides at the local classic cars show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grayson takes his bike out for a spin around the neighborhood. Go Grayson, Go!
Look, up on the bed! It's Space Boy and Captain Cuddles.
Their mission...to stop Mommy and Daddy from getting much sleep.
Another rainy day, and today we are at the library.
