Art

Nico is starting to bud. This coloring of a dump truck was all his work w the exception of some blue spots.

Poptarts

We didn't have cookies so we put out some Poptarts for Santa. Now we go to sleep. :)

Graham cracker houses

This was our project for Daddy daycare today. The boys prob ate more candy than what made it on the house but it was great fun. No baking required either!!

Sledding

Frosty

Some Monday morning art projects.

Jar of pears

Crosby got to eat some real food tonight for the first time. Benny and Nico even helped feed him. Fun!

Snow

We got some snow this past week that made the local hills sled worthy. The boys loved it! More pix to come.

'twas the night before Christmas

This is such an awesome gift! Thank you Aunt Wendy, Uncle Bob, Grammy and Poppy for taking the special care in putting this together. We will treasure it forever!

Bonding

It could be argued that a football game might just be one of the greatest bonding moments between a father and son. I know the pix don't tell the exact emotion felt by us as we walked down the steps to our seats but hopefully you get some idea. It was a magical day not just for us but also for the Wolverines because they beat the Buckeyes!

Mamas boy

Happy Thanksgiving

The older boys are not interested in watching the Cowboys (what is wrong with them?), so I convinced Crosby it's 'the thing' to do on Thanksgiving. He's easy.

Shoulder surgery

After dislocating my shoulder for 20 years I finally had surgery. All is well. I am under the care of my awesome wife and family.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQPqqTZ0RhE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Jack o lanterns

We had some good ol fun today carving pumpkins w the boys. Of course I had to get a close up of mine.

Blue eyes

Crosby Dean and Nona-dean putting their blue eyes together.

Rock on dude

Sous chef

Hey, don't judge. We all do it. (He's nowhere near the stove.)

Bull fighting

I went to the Dr at Dominoes Farms (I think Dominoes Pizza owns the property) for a shoulder diagnosis (torn labrum). I see this longhorn and have to get some footage for the boys. Notice the charge!

Bumbo seat

Dragon

Its a little early for Halloween but Nico loves this costume

Pandas

This one is for the Giants fans

The hat

The command center

First day at the controls. A little wobbly but he loved it.

Maxin and relaxin

The chillaxio session after a long feed

Michigan football

One of the selling points in coming to MI was football. However, I didn't really understand the magnitude of MI football. It's like a tractor beam, even the little ones get sucked in. Yup, put the Elmo down and focus please...it's kickoff time. Go Blue!

Getting a good read

So we drove to St Ignace today for some miniature golf (putt putt?). There were some game faces and a little smack talk as we approached the course. Everyone, yes everyone except Crosby, grabbed a club and a ball (Benny got the blue one). Dale and Judy drained a couple HIOs right out of the gate. A little tutoring and Benny was also putting good. Nico was all over. Seriously, he was visiting random holes with absolutely no plan (he's 2). Carrie, with Crosby in the bjorn also parred several holes. Me, no clue. Dale was clearly at the top of the leader board at the 18th hole but this pic really speaks 1000 words about the day.

Lakeside dining

Hipster

The Big House

Just getting acquainted with a2.

2 birds w one stone

The local recreation area is home to a 17 mile bike trail (sweet) and a network of lakes. We love it!

Brothers

Sometimes they fight. Sometimes they hug. Sometimes they do what you ask them to do. "Boys, pose for a picture!" (It doesn't matter that they were fighting as soon as they got down off the bench.)

Resisting arrest

Crosby doesn't want to go to sleep at night before 11pm. Oh well, we got some good mug shots

Beach Boy

Crosby

Not old enough for the freezing Lake Huron water yet but he loves to spectate from the cabin window.

Michigan

Things have settled a bit. We took the opportunity to visit the family cabin in Cedarville on beautiful Lake Huron. The California boys show a natural love for the beach/water. Drop us a line and I can send the exclusive pics of our nudist colony! Xo

Michigan

We did it! The Willard Family has relocated to Michigan. It was and is a very difficult transition for us but we are together and healthy. There are more details (and pictures) to come. Thank you to everyone who has and continues to support us in this move.

Baptism

Crosby Dean was baptised on July 10th by Father Flavian @ Our Lady of Angels church in Burlingame CA.  We are blessed and grateful to have had Father Flavian baptise all three boys.  

Wrestlemania

Crosby has no idea what these two maniacs have planned for him.  This is on the floor of the Drs office.  

So little

Ssshhhhhhhhhhh...

...all three boys napping!  

The swing of love

We have used this swing now with all three boys.  It does wonders.

We're home!

Crosby took his first trip in the car.  Of course he fell asleep.  So, he is home sweet home in his car seat.  He is so tiny! 

Catchin flies

Crosby is opening his eyes (and his mouth) a lot more.

Pull ups

I told Benny he needs to work on his own fitness while I am at the hospital with Crosby.  He recruited his very motivated cousin Alina to do some pull-ups today.  Atta boy!

Hearing test

Crosby just passed a hearing screening.  Lots of work for a newborn.  Time to sleep again.

The swaddle

It's 5:00 am.  Crosby just finished eating.  A little burp and the official "swaddle" does the trick.  For now anyway.

It was a good night from my perspective.  Carrie slept a little, crosby slept a little and I slept a little.  Wait a second...here comes the sun/son.  Maybe my swaddle is not so official.

Eat and sleep

Crosby is doing what a healthy baby should do...eat and sleep.  Carrie is in great spirits.  

Crosby Dean Willard

Everything went great!  Crosby was born @ 12:56pm on Friday June 10th @ Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City California.  He was 7lbs 14oz and 19.5 in long.  Carrie is doing great.  Baby and Momma already had a feeding session.  Crosby is getting his first bath as I write.  Once again we have been blessed. 

Crosby dean

7lbs 14oz

Epidural in...

Bets on weight?

Benny was around 7lbs 6oz.  Nico was around 7lbs 13oz.  

Jason says: 7lbs 8oz
Judy says: 8lbs 1oz
Care says:  8lbs 6oz

Anybody else?

Prep room

We are being prepped for the OR.  Nurses seem nice.  Here we go...

Delay

The hospital has delayed our start time for Crosby's birth.  Stay tuned...

Boys

Boys are fascinated by big yellow construction things. Its in our blood.