Reflecting Pool

Lunch at the park (Hermann Park)

On a Bridge

Looking at the water (Hermann Park)

World Reflections

David and Rebecca spin the world with the help of water (Museum of Natural Science)

World Spinning

Outside the Museum of Natural Science

Science Demonstration

Learning is fun (Museum of Natural Science)

Volunteer

David helped with a demonstration of diaper gels (Museum of Natural Science)

Science Fun

Rebecca bubbles fluid based on hand heat (Museum of Natural Science)

Pacifier Interest

Benjamin inspected his pacifier while we enjoyed the temple grounds (Houston Temple)

Houston Temple

David took this picture for us

Children

David and Rebecca pose at the temple

Rebecca, Close

Another picture by David (Houston Temple)

Fountain

Rebecca on the temple grounds (Houston Temple)

Aquarium

Rebecca enjoys saltwater fish and an apple (Downtown Aquarium)

Peaceful

(Downtown Aquarium)

Watch Out!

Rebecca makes a silly face while a big fish sneaks up from behind (Downtown Aquarium)

Pet a Stingray or Shark

Are you daring enough? (Downtown Aquarium)

Under the Sea

Peeking up at the stingrays (Downtown Aquarium)

Downtown Aquarium

Eagle Nest

David liked the eggs (Houston Zoo)

Nesting

Keeping the eggs warm (Houston Zoo)

Tunnel Vision

Prairee dog exhibit (Houston Zoo)

Crawling Out

Prairie dog exhibit (Houston Zoo)

Whac-A-Mole

Reminds of that old game (Houston Zoo)

Seal Ride

Fun at the zoo (Houston Zoo)

Monkey Hands

Comparing prints (Houston Zoo)

Lions

Up close (Houston Zoo)

Dam

David loved this hands-on reservoir (Children's Museum)

Hotel Sleeping

Sleeping arrangements

Benjamin

On the hotel bed

Peeking Out

Benjamin snuggled to keep warm (Space Center Houston)

Astronaut Training

Isn't Benjamin cute? (Space Center Houston)

Space Shuttle

Nice picture, Maryann (Space Center Houston)

Countdown to Launch

3...2...1, Blast Off (Space Center Houston)

Maryann in Space

Who knew? (Space Center Houston)

Ready for Blast Off

(Space Center Houston)

Hairy Pigs

These are the hairiest pigs, ever (George Ranch)

Overcast

A nice walking morning (George Ranch)

Substitute Grandparents

We do what we can when far away (George Ranch)

Cowboys

David enjoyed this show (George Ranch)

Cowgirl

Rebecca discovered the way to stand at the fence, cowgirl style (George Ranch)

Cattle Drive

(George Ranch)

Texas Rivers

Blissfully unaware (George Ranch)

Chase

Running fun on campus

Voracious

David destroys his PB&J

Feed the Birds

David was a bit nervous of the birds, hence the chair standing

More Feeding

Rebecca followed David's example

Stickers

Rebecca's art usually spreads beyond the borders of the canvas

One Asleep; One Awake

Clark gets a nap while Benjamin is quite alert

Main Street, Bethlehem

At a Christmas production in Burnet, TX

Bundled

One of the cold nights in Texas (at Main Street, Bethlehem)

Siblings

The children pose for Christmas pictures

Laughing

Another fun picture of the little ones

Family Photo

We liked this one

Christmas Clothes

Grandma Siler made Rebecca's cute dress and David's fun shirt

Cuddled Together

A family tradition

Sleeping

Our little Benjamin cuddled in a cute blanket

Instructions

Who says children don't come with instructions

New Bike

David won this in a raffle the school had (even Rebecca is thrilled!)

Asleep

We love his little arm resting over the edge

Googly Eyes

David strikes again! He loves putting these eyes all over the place; this time on the fence.

Sugarplums

Rebecca fell asleep during scripture reading by the Christmas tree

Nativity

A family tradition of acting the nativity (Maryann is an angel, of course)

Manger Scene

The children love this tradition

Angel

Rebecca takes a turn being the angel

Post-Present Opening

Rebecca abandons her new presents Christmas morning to play with the bubble wrap

Slippers

Rebecca loved the slippers; she wore them even without any other clothes

Tortilla Man

Who knew food could be so fun?

Tortilla Girl

Rebecca shows the proper way to play with her food

Munchy Fingers

A cute picture of an adorable boy

Family Photo

One of our annual family photo attempts

Family Photo

One of our annual family photo attempts

Family Photo

One of our annual family photo attempts

Cute Boy

Benjamin relaxing, looking cute

Pout

Who can resist those big eyes and lower lip?

First Haircut

Rebecca shows her new 'do

First Haircut II

A side view of our little girl

How Strong?

David shows us how strong he is

Pounce

David ready for action

Hanging On

Love the little leg hanging down

Bunnies

At the farm

Mini-Cow

This miniature is nearly full-grown (the cow, not David!)

Donkey

Rebecca enjoyed her close encounter of the burro kind

Waiting

Maryann looks beautiful, even while waiting

Hayride

At the Pumpkin Festival

Festival Fun

Do we look like real Texans?

Barrel Riding

More fun than a barrel of train

Tractor Time

David tries to start this old tractor

Pumpkin Hug

I hear pumpkins are more comfortable to sit on than they look

More Pumpkin

Lounging on the pumpkins

Picture Time

Perhaps the first picture of all the children outside together

Twirling

Rebecca shows us how to be a princess

Tigger-riffic

Bouncy, Trouncy, Flouncy, Pouncy, Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun!

Candy House

Hansel and Gretel?

Up Close

Although a bit out of focus, the cuteness is clear

Halloween Shirts

Three cute shirts painted by Grandma Siler

Cuddle Time

What loving siblings

Waterfall Friends

In front of a waterfall at Japanese Tea Gardens

Big Squeeze

Big hugs make for big fun

Peeking

Who could resist this fun bridge

Bridge to Somewhere

A cute hug on a fun bridge

Hugs

At the Japanese Tea Gardens

One More Hug

David tries for another hug

Beautiful Maryann

...and cute Benjamin

Rickety Bridge

David loved the bridge; Maryann didn't

Viceroy

David emerged from his chrysalis

Butterfly Boy

David spreads his wings

Lory Lookout

Benjamin eyes the colorful birds

Feathered Friends

Rebecca had no fear or apprehension regarding the birds

Nuzzle

Getting close

Fly Away!

Just after someone slammed the door

Birds of a Feather

I think these three are good friends

Grooming

Maryann had help with her hair grooming

Peek-A-Boo

One bird is trying to hide; can you spot it?

Lion Princess

One with the pride

Pumpkins

One of these pumpkins is really Rebecca

Costume Display

Showing their costumes of choice

Crazy Eyes

I think Tigger may need a nap

More Crazy Eyes

This pumpkin stayed up too late

Holiday Crafts

David shows the ghost sucker he made

Trick-or-Treat

Main Street fun in Pflugerville

Googly Eyes

Do you see what I see? David loves his sticky googly eyes.

Imitation

Rebecca feeds her baby

Roar

David makes a funny face

Cascade

Rebecca contemplates running through the arches

Trepidation

Cautiously walking the line

Dash

Duck and run!

Follow the Leader

Rebecca follows David's lead

Finish

David erupts out of the end of the archway

Break

Water in the eye

Solitary

Rebecca enjoys quiet play with her little spout

Bundled

Benjamin cozy

Holding Hands

Adorable

Best Friends

Such love

Fishin'

Peaceful morning on the dock

Cast

David has quite the casting disance

Waiting

Looking cute while waiting for a bite

How Big?

I once caught a fish that was this big!

More Waiting

What a serene scene

Shells

Showing the newfound shells

More Shells

I guess they're lakeshells (not seashells)

Preschool Fashion

Rebecca shows the shirt she decorated

Shirt

David decorated this shirt all by himself

Bridge

David waits for a small train to pass below this bridge at a park

Benjamin's Bath

He gives the cutest faces

Bathing

Another cute bath pose

Training

Rebecca loves her little toilet

Hello?

David climbs the park pipe phone, monkey style

Hello-o?

Taking a closer look

Sand Hands

Rebecca loves playing in the sand

Cute Smile

David at the park

Slide

What a cute boy

Thumbs Up

Benjamin rates the fun

Award-Winning Smile

Benjamin is such a happy boy

Climbing

David shows his climbing prowess

Triangle

Rebecca enjoying the park

Turtle Shell

A view of the fun through the shell of a turtle

Benjamin, Natural

Love the hand on chin

Big Smile

Happy times

Munchy

Fingers are good for a munch

Cuddle

Benjamin with a stuffed elephant

Bright Eyes

Benjamin captivates while awake

Storytime, Grandma Style

Many books were read during their visit

Storytime, Grandpa Style

More "laid back" than others

Tasty Toes

Rebecca has rediscovered her toes lately

Father & Son

Saying goodbye for a conference

3D Fun

What wonders when red and blue work together

3D Fun, Part II

Rebecca tries the 3D glasses

Family Photo

Our first picture together with Benjamin

Family Focused

We love our little Benjamin

Napping

A cute outfit

Asleep

Precious boy

Pink?

He really is a boy, despite the color hue

Reaching

Having a happy dream

Comfy

Look at that little hand-pillow

Bus Trip

We took a trip to campus and loved the bus rides

Bus View

The bus was nearly full, but we had our own little world from our view

Photo Op

David loved pushing Rebecca, and using her as an armrest, too

Communication

What happens below the manhole

More Fun

David pushing Rebecca, still

Hammer Time

Interesting award in a building on campus

Tower Power

David is taller than the UT Tower!

Turtle-Gazing

These two mirrored each other while watching turtles

Closer Look

Good thing they weren't snapping turtles

Serious Business

They take turtle watching seriously

Turtle Heads

Observe the many heads poking from the surface; the pond is full of turtles

Quick Kiss

David loves his little sister

Gentle

A tender exchange near the lilies

Cute Rebecca

Love the leaf in her hand

Watching

Construction sites are fascinating!

Backwards

Apparently, Rebecca tired of watching the drill rig

Pushing

Rebecca takes a turn pushing

Charlie

On a bus that looks like a trolley (or "Charlie")

Trolley-Good Time

Having fun on the bus/trolley

Neck Strength

Benjamin enjoys lifting his head up

Doctor?

Listening with a stethoscope

Fun Path

David rides Daddy while Rebecca rests

Pier

David loved dropping rocks into the lake

Water's Edge

Rebecca checks her hand for dirt after dropping a rock

Hugs

These two had fun at the lake

Orange

Benjamins true colors?

Smile

A wave and a smile

Big Smiles

Maryann gets big smiles

Little Boy

The perspective makes Benjamin look tiny

Snug

Classic car seat photo

Kitty

David took his first pictures—his best friend was the subject, of course

One Way

Upstairs was popular (*the rest are from Clark's conference)

Prohibited

What's wrong with swimming?

Forbidden Beach

Apparently, the Navy Seals practice over there

Sunset

Life on the beach

Sunset

The moon makes an appearance

Mirrors

Circles among the rectilinear lines of doorway and chain

Standpipe

Giving a bland wall some character

Confinement

This Buddha is happy to be trapped, of course

Holiness

Temple message and architecture

4th Fun

Riding the barrel train

Nice Slice

Cool fun on the 4th

Smiles

Enjoying the fourth

Fun & Games

Knock 'em down, David!

All Smiles

Daddy and David on the barrel train

Pfluger-Fun

Waiting for fireworks to begin

Sunset

Enjoying a peaceful sit on the 4th

All Clean

Rebecca cozies with her towel after a bath

Umbrella

David tries his new umbrella

Sharing

What a cute pair

Splash!

David and Rebecca play in a puddle

Spent

Rebecca fell asleep at mealtime

Zoo Fun

Rebecca playing with sand and water

Peaceful

Maryann enjoys serenity at the zoo

Resting

One of Benjamin's first photos

Cute Benjamin

What a cute, cuddly boy

Little Smiles

A smiling moment