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I thought I'd already posted this - too funny not to share :)

This was supposed to be a loving hug from big sis.

Random pics

Eva trying to be cool in Nathan's hat and my glasses.

Nathan loves the activity center ;)

Big smiles.

Sean's friend Steve and his family came for a visit. Eva had a great time with his two older daughters, Kamryn and Avery.

look at my boy :)

Already being silly :)

Big smiles!

Alex and Nathan. Look at Alex's braces!!!

Eva's first day of school - I drew a heart on her hand to help her not be too sad. She never needed it - LOVED school! Guess I should've drawn a heart on my hand :)

Got her backpack all ready.

Karissa turns 8!

Although a bad picture, you can see the knot that formed behind Eva's left ear. After an ultra sound, a CT scan and a consult with Chief of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital it was decided it's nothing more than a dermoid cyst. Doc says only reason to remove it would be cosmetic. So, maybe in a few years if it's still there, we'll consult with a dermatologist about removal. In the mean time, Eva says she likes her "bump".

Back view of the house we are trying to buy.

Front view.

Nathan and Eva

Big smiles :)

trying to figure out how to suck his thumb.

peace man.

she was actually dancing when we took this...just looks like a crazy girl!

So proud!

Maurie was just recognized as one of Florida's Distinguished Women of the Year. Lisa Ling was the guest speaker at the event.

CONGRATULATIONS MAURIE!

and...

Florida Governor Charlie Crist just appointed my dad to be one of 8 commissioners to serve on the board for Halifax Health Regional Medical Center.
WAY TO GO DAD!

Nathan at 11 weeks

Eva finally figured out how to climb in the ceiling tubes at ChuckECheese. Her new favorite place.

Our Family Vacation

Big Smiles during our Christmas in July night.

Mimi, Preston, and Josh doing the chicken dance.

I think Uncle Scott likes his bag of candy.

Uncle Bruce trying to figure out what he's gonna "steal".

The trim Papa John :)

Taking pictures.

Aunt Sarah's excited that it's a Chinese gift exchange :)

It's hard to wait your turn.

matching outfits? not intentional - or was it? :)

Grandma and Cuzzy havin' fun our last night together.

With two boys of her own, Aunt Amy has the touch!

Uncle Andy at the Aquarium.

Aunt Jen being just as silly.

Eva's turn.

Random

Nathan's first social smile. Taken with my phone so not the best pic, but too cute not to post.

This flower was growing in my back yard! I had Eva stand next to it just for comparison. I have no idea what it is. I've never seen anything other than a sunflower get so big!

I'm 3!!!

Is age already an issue for her?!! Why the sad face?

More of Eva's 3rd

Eva's beautiful birthday arrangement - compliments of Mike & Dana

Nathan had a long day :)

Nathan is here...

Just wanted to show off her long hair - not her too small bathing suit from last year that I cant get her to stop wearing! :)

Such a great big sister!!!

The new Risher family.

Proud parents!

Here he is. Sleeping soundly at 2 days old.

I'll add more pics later, just wanted to get a few on the blog site. He came like a bolt of lightening on May 15th weighing in at 7lbs 3oz and 21inches long. I went into labor at 1:11am, realized I was actually in labor at 2:30am, got to the hospital at 3:10am and delivered him at 3:39 - with no anesthesia! There was no time...they didnt even have me registered in their system before he was born. He was 9 days "early". Guess he was ready. And how cool is this...he was born on my dad's birthday!!! I didn't realize the birth of two children from the same woman could be so different.

We're all doing well considering the lack of sleep :) Eva LOVES her brother and is like a little mommy with him. I'm in awe every day about how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family.