Like brother, like sister.

Check out these 2 pictures of Dylan and Kate. The top picture is Dylan. It was taken on 5/1/2006, when he was 7 days old. The bottom picture is Kate. It was taken on 7/26/2008, when she was 2 days old. There is no question that they are siblings!! And it was just a coincidence that they are both using the same 2 blankets in the picture.

The Arrival of # 2 - Kate Sophia West

After a long wait for labor to start, Kate wanted out as soon as she got to the hospital. Exactly 1 hour and 22 minutes after checking into the hospital she arrived. A healthy, beautiful girl at 9 lbs 5 oz, and 21 inches. Mom and Kate are both doing fine, and Dylan was excited to meet his little sis- even showing early signs of affection!

Playing the harmonica...sans diaper.

Splashing around at the beach!!

We needed to escape the 100+ degree weather in San Jose, so we spent today on a beach in Santa Cruz. It was a wonderful 75 degrees. Dylan thoroughly enjoyed playing in the sand and splashing in the freezing ocean.

**Caution: This post contains raw footage of a 9-month pregnant belly in a bikini!!!**

Day Trip to Six Flags

Yesterday morning (6/30), we woke up and made the spontaneous decision to visit Six Flags Discover Kingdom in Vallejo. Dylan decided to take a quick snooze during the 90 minute car ride. Dylan couldn't pass up the opportunity to run through this fountain...he got SOAKED!

Picnic lunch in the back of our car. See previous picture to explain why Dylan isn't dressed!

Riding on Harold the Helicopter in Thomas Town.Thomas the Tank Engine...so exciting!!!!! Waving "Hi" to various Thomas characters while on the train ride. Jeep Safari ride with Dad. Yea - Giraffes! Walking back to the car after 7 hours in the park. We were walking past LOUD go-carts. What fun day would be complete without a cheeseburger and french fries at In-N-Out Burger?!?!

Dylan Painting

This is a picture of Dylan painting a coffee mug for Daddy's Father's Day present. He took the job VERY seriously! You can see the intense look of concentration on his face!!!

Having some fun before bedtime.

Here are some cute pics we took tonight just before Dylan changed into his pajamas. He loves playing in our room and on our bed.Listening for the baby's heartbeat!