Marty Roussel's band room. Take it away, boys!
Playing piano at the Holts'
At the Holts' in Florida for Christmas. Owen was
very interested in this stuffed tiger.
The first Santa picture!
Owen with Aidan and Akiko. They live across the street!
I'm King of the Snow!
Better enjoy it while it lasts, Jamie!
Two fine looking boys!
We used to think Owen looked a lot like Dave.
Then we saw the above photo. Wow! This expression
really reminds Dave of his grandmother Rosa.
What car? THIS car?
Mmm, yeah, I know I said I wanted up in the tree...
I see you!
Marsha's boys, Jonathan and Anthony, hanging out with Owen
I suppose you're wondering why I've called you in here...
Three peas in a pod: Cousin Sarah is here for a visit!
Dinner with Aunt Becky, Cousin Sarah, and Uncle Mike!
Ready for Halloween looting with Dash (Silas Gourley)!
Ahr?
Beware... the Pumpkin Pirate!
You lookin' at US? Huh?
Watch closely, Jamie, as I perform my experiment
on this mysterious liquid substance.
Two bugs in a bathtub
Owen's third Birthday, Sept. 14 2007
MmmmPostcard AHHHH num num num.
Dad... I think this lunchbox belongs to Superman.
At the Goshen Fair -- ready for my close-up!
Helloooo!
Dr. Bill Wilson took us to a cool playground!
Hangin' out in Vermont
Helping mommy water the plants
Okay, if you can disregard me...these are really cute!
AT LIMEROCK (NEAR SHARON,CT)
WITH THE GOURLEYS
Psst...there's a guy in the next booth offering $25
and a Lighting McQueen lunch box in exchange
for cute babies...
"Oh, I didn't mean OUR baby...I just thought it
was interesting...ya know...oh nevermind"
John, Silas and Kristen
Please note the very cool chairs they have. They
were the envy of all.
The racetrack
Notice Jamie mooching...he so wants a blueberry.
Tyler and Meredith visit the new house
June 9-16, 2007
Owen is almost 3 and Jamie is 4 months
"I love you grandma...
"and I'd like to discuss some issues regarding my bedtime..."
Playing peekaboo with Grandpa!
Where's grandpa?
Ummm...where's grandpa and Owen?
SURPRISE!!! There they are!
Collecting sticks on the sidewalk!
Mom, there are lots of sticks calling my name...
Sir, would you like some of these fine sticks?
TICKLE MONSTER!!!
"Look deep into my eyes..."
Photos from right after we moved into the new house...
around April/May, 2007
"This yard reminds me of my hair...unkempt"
Jamie at around 3 months...we're in the new house
Jamie at almost 2 months (April 7th, 2007)
Hmmm..what should I have for lunch?
Oh yeah...THAT!!! Gimme!!!
Put some clothes on me woman!!!
Arggh...I'm a pirate!
Owen at around 2 months...so serious.
Being a baby is hard work...I need my rest.
A close-up of my cuteness!
We're new parents AND home owners again!!!
Jamie was born on
February 12, 2007 at 8:10 a.m.
weight: 6 lbs, 8 oz.
length: 19.5 inches
Someday...
Mom and Jamie are looking good!
Jamie at two weeks old
I understand the cream cheese part... but what's
all this bread underneath?
Hmmm... a suspect substance.
Insert into mouth for further testing.
More Jamie pictures.
What a difference two weeks makes!
Ladies and Gentlemen: James Howell Branning!
Day One.
First picture of Owen and Jamie together.
Owen is not really aware of Jamie's presence.
He's much more interested in going back outside
into that neat hallway!
Proud papa, ready for round 2 of the sleep deprivation
trials. Codename: Jamie!
Owen is a little unsure about this...
But Mom and Grandma Meridee are so happy!
More shots of Jamie from earlier this morning,
about an hour after delivery (8:10 a.m.)
First picture of Jamie Branning, about 1 hour old.
Hey Lightning, Dad is trying to take me for a
haircut. Don't tell him where I am!
January, 2007. Owen spends a lot of time with
these Pixar die-cast cars, from the movie "Cars."
(The first movie he saw in a theater, and currently
his favorite DVD.)
