Happy Birthday to Me

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My brother, Dave, sent me a birthday card. I thought it was so funny, I wanted to share it. Thanks Dave!!!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Brad played baseball this summer. We spent many Saturdays with baseball and weathered the heat and humidity. Brad did a great job playing and really has a great swing and a great follow through.

Welcome Home Matthew

Grandma giving Matt his first bath at home with Bradley, Kyle, William, (and Grandpa) all watching and helping as she completes the task.

Family Home Evening Golf Tournament

Matthew in bouncer

Thanks for the help William

Matthew and I came home, a week ago, but I am now just getting around to updating some of the things that he has gotten to enjoy since he has come home. My Mom helped out and we were so glad that she was able to help us out and take care of us while I was taking it easy trying to let the incision from the c-section heal. Matthew got to enjoy his first family home evening activity. Kyle gave the lesson, and Bradley set up a golf course around the house. Then Bradley and Kyle took off for a few days to Utah with Grandma and Grandpa Fredericks to go to a reunion. They had a blast, and William loved all the attention he got since Matt was asleep a lot. Matt has been a good baby and is easy to soothe. He enjoys the swing and the bouncer, hurray!!! Matthew went through his first photo shoot today, and was very patient while Mom took his picture and then coroporated though a professional shoot later. He is going to fit in very well with our boys. William has really taken claim of being the big brother and is very protective of his baby brother. We are excited for Bradley and Kyle to get back tonight so we can all be back together again!!!

Karen Comes to Town

Kyle, Mitchell, William, Bradley, and Philip
Mitchell and William
Karen and William
Philip and Bradley


Before Matthew was born Joe's Aunt Karen came with her two boys Mitchell and Philip. William really liked Mitch, who was a great sport to be his friend while we were at the zoo. Bradley and Philip really enjoyed hanging out and got a long great. We hope that they had fun and will come to see us again soon.

William Loves His Baby Brother

Yesterday Grandma Fredericks brought over the boys to visit. William ran straight to the bassinet wanting to be picked up. I picked him up and he started petting Matthew's hair very softly. Then Grandma picked him up. He didn't like that. He ran over to the couch for Grandma to give him Matthew. He just held him and wouldn't let go. Finally, Grandma got her turn, so that he could eat his snack. While this is going on Bradley and Kyle are eating cookies, drinking Sprite and watching "Bee Movie". Evidently, Matthew got hungry, so Bradley came over to feed him. William wasn't thrilled with that so he held him again. He is becoming the protective older brother. Then Bradley and Kyle got to feed Matthew after a little bit.

The Proud Little Big Brother

William Giving Matthew LovesGrandma Waitng Patiently for Her Turn
Bradley Feeding Matthew
Kyle Feeding Matthew

Matthew Frederick Porter

Matthew was born at 7:57 this morning weighing in at 8 lbs 15 ozs. He is 21 inches tall and as you can see he has lots of red hair.

Janette with Matthew
Joe with Matthew
Brothers
Look at all of that hair
William loves his little brother