happy father's day!

my dad thinks it's funny to take a horrible picture before taking a nice, relaxed one. it's just his thing. now i know to take at least two photos every time because there's a good chance he'll have a crazy face in the first one. i think my brothers have inherited this trait. it's annoying because it took me far too long to find a normal photo of my dad and i. lots of sorting through photos of my brothers fake-punching each other in the nuts or my dad with his googly eyes. i'm related to a brood full of crazies, but i wouldn't trade them for anyone! happy father's day, dad!

avery and ada

they're destined to be best friends just like their mommies. i'm so glad to finally have gotten to meet avery jane, my friend betsy's sweet little lady! it's also good to unload the hardships of newborns (and now not-so-newborns) with someone who is going through it at the same exact time. i love you bets and am looking forward to many adventures with our kids!