August is finally here!

Brothers

We welcomed August Joseph Alexander into our family on Tuesday.  August tipped the scales at 8lbs 6oz.  August is healthy and has been a great eater and sleeper, so mom and dad can't ask for anything else.

Raleigh has been an awesome big brother so far, and so very proud.  He told everyone at his school that he's a big brother now and sometimes refers to himself as "the big brother" instead of "I".  He's been pretty good at asking before he touches August and sharing mom and dad's attention.  Raleigh wants to see baby brother before he goes to bed, which is so sweet.  We'll see how the rest of the weekend goes, but so far, so good!

Said this weekend

"Mommy. Mommy. MOMMY!!!! Listen to my words. I want chocolate milk."

"Daddy. Daddy. Erik! ... I want that!"

Mom: Raleigh, I need you to help me with your shoes.
Raleigh: You can do it yourself...

Raleigh coaching dad at baseball
"Look that way. Now watch the ball."

Last Day of School

Sort of a non-event when summer camp begins Monday, except that we get to wear our swimsuits to school!!!!

Cherokee

We spent the weekend in Cherokee. We got to sleep in a caboose (no kids allowed in the main hotel) and play on a playground all day during the music festival.

Introducing Zachary

This little boy may look like Raleigh, but he insists his name is Zachary.




We seemed to have picked up the wrong kid at school two days ago and can't swap for our Raleigh. He doesn't even like us calling him by Raleigh's nicknames, we must call him Zachary.

He appears to have adopted us and refers to us as "Zachary's mommy/daddy".

Let us know if you see Raleigh. Until then, we are the proud parents of a little boy named Zachary!

Connecticut

Our little pilot.