Merry Christmas Friends!

Brady's first Christmas at the firehouse!

On this Christmas Eve Eve, here is our 15 week old son on his first shoulder ride -- at 17 pounds this is possible. He was even holding on himself to daddy's hair.

So there is a barber shop in town where lots of famous men get their hair cut. It's called 'Members Only'. My brother had the privilege of getting his face shaved their once during his battle with cancer--he said he'd never had a closer shave. Anyway, they decorate the front of the shop as a gingerbread house at Christmas time and here is Brady hanging out in front of it.

Fall on our street is awfully pretty!

Brady is getting to be more and more fun. He's sleeping longer at night and smiling and cooing and talking....and even trying to sit up.

Brady got to see dolphins...














and go swimming for the first time.

Matty was such a good poser!

Two months is too long without Matty. This is a picture from Sydney's 2nd birthday. He was such a good daddy!

Daddy's on a 6 day, that means lots of play time for the little bug!

Our little chunker is almost as big as Tessa...

Father and son.

Oh Uncle Matty would be so proud!!

Thanks Holly!!

All within 5 minutes...this little sleepy head went from zzzz's to smiles!!!

Cute cute cute!














It wasn't always love but that's what we report....

Silly nuts!!

Brayden was not happy as spidey...but Sydney LOVED being Aerial.

We are taking a vote -- who does this guy look like??



















Bundled up for Seattle winter...

Pretty fun for buddies since junior high to have their sons meet.

My adorable neice.

Syd and Brady got to meet Shamu...

Brayden loved the dolphin show....











This is how Brayden saw Sea World!

He loves his new toy from the Stones...

Brayden is not really interested in fire engines yet....

Photo by Chris Orwig...

One of my favorite.

Caught a smile on film!

Came across this adorable picture today.

Peanut got to go to Walmart for his first time.

Matty went to be with the Lord October 1st. I will miss him so much.












Matt's Obituary:
http://www.newspress.com/Top/Article/article.jsp?Section=LOCAL&Subsection=Obituaries&ID=564817053819731981

His best buddy Chris Mundell has a poem and some wonderful words about Matty at: www.chrismundell.com

Our little bug sleeping peacefully.

Brayden in his Uncle's arms.

Sad day...dad's last day of paternity leave. 12 days just doesn't seem long enough! I never want him to go back. He has been such an amazing help, I think he's changed more diapers than me. He's excited he gets to sleep through the night -- barring no huge fires. Brayden and mommy will miss him very much tomorrow! :(

We never officially announced on our blog...Brayden Matthew Eacker came to us at 3:45 pm on September 1st. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, was 20 inches long and healthy. Much to be thankful for!

Jack Clark though that we were so funny while taking family pictures....which made us just crack up as well.












Cuties!!
















These girls stayed busy.

Our first outing to meet Brayden's doctor - Dr. Black Rocks!!
















Little bundle

Brayden's first appearance at Sunday night family dinner.

Uncle Matty with Baby Brayden.