Jump if you're happy

Max really enjoyed the jump house at the 1 year anniversary celebration at Sarah's uncle's restaurant, La Torta Rica. We're not sure exactly how he ended up in the position in the second picture! It's amazing kids live to see adulthood!

Is there an Art Vandelay in the house?

A couple of weeks ago we were watching Amelia and Collin while Jessie and Mike were packing for the move. Sarah and I were just in our room paying no attention to the kids (as usual). When we eventually went into the front room we found that they had constructed this amazing fort. Obviously they totally disregarded my instructions to not have any fun.


I especially like how this second picture captured Amelia daydreaming about the lunch she wished we were feeding her.




All-in-all they seemed to have a great time. I think their only regret was the lack of defenses built into their fort. It took mere seconds to destroy.

Hospital Portraits

Can you believe we actually got suckered into buying portraits at the hospital? It's criminal to make a sales pitch to people who haven't slept in days! The first 3 we purchased, and the last 3 we didn't (that's why the resolution is bad.)

Baby Evie

Here is a pic of our new precious addition. Eve Suzanne Clark was born on August 27, 2008. She weighed a hefty 8 lbs 12 oz (a full 2 lbs heavier than Max was) and was 23 inches long (2 inches longer than Max was)! My dream of falling in love with an Amazon woman finally came true! Evie, as she's know by all those worthy, loves hiking, long walks on the beach and snuggling.


Don't let the first picture fool you. She didn't come out so clean. Evie was blessed with her daddy's appreciation of sponge baths. The following video is not intended for young audiences.




Here's a little clip of Evie just hanging out in here hospital bed.



Sarah was afraid that Evie might have inherited my explosive, unpredictable temper, so we thought it best to implement physical restraint. Best offense is a good defense, right? Oh, she's not actually shaped like a triangle. Eve always pulls her legs up into frog-ready-to-pounce position. I think it's because she heard that guys don't like tall girls.

Random Sampler

It's been such a crazy few months, I haven't had much time to post. We moved, took swimming lessons, my sister Jessie had a baby, Ryan's sister Megan got married in San Diego, and I'll be having a baby any day now. So, I thought I'd just put in a mix of pictures we've taken over the last few months.

Mom decided to teach Max one of those essential life skills - how to drink a sippy cup like a baby monkey. Max of course LOVED that!


One day, out of the blue, the kids decided to make a train. They paraded around the living room for a long time chugging and chooing. Occasionally, Max would break off running and laughing, then Amelia would chase him laughing, then Colin, who is not nearly as fast, would follow so sadly hollering, "wait for me!"


Here's Ryan and Max with Ryan's sister Megan and new husband Jackie at their reception. Max actually had a great time, he was just a little tired of getting his picture taken.


We took Max to a restaurant and ordered him his own kids meal. But he was too excited about eating the lettuce to pay any attention to the real food.


Here's Max/Hitler eating blueberry yogurt.

A-kee-cots Anyone?

Max loves to sing, and lately he has been making up his own songs about everything. It's almost like living in a low budget made-for-TV musical. The other day we were enjoying apricots from Utah and he broke into song. It was a little repetitive, yet quite catchy.

Shoo Fly

The other day Max saw me trying to swat a fly. His reach may leave something to be desired, but he makes up for it with speed and tenacity.