Passport Picture

Yesterday Kate and I had our passport pictures taken. The photographer had a fun time taking Kate's picture...it's not an easy task to keep a 4 week-old baby's head straight and eyes open and looking forward!! But eventually we got one!

2 Families - 3 Full Generations

Dylan Entertaining Kate

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!!!**