Matthew's 2nd birthday!

Well, I can't believe my "baby" is already 2! We had a fun party for him- complete with hot dogs, watermelon, and brownies (his favorite foods!). It was a wonderful evening with family and friends.


this was the best family shot we got!


my sweet Matthew


yummy cake!


Lions, elephants, and giraffes, oh my!


Blowing out his candle-- hooray!

ah..... change....

Normally, we put Matthew in his crib, and he goofs around and does anything not to go to sleep. This wasn't a big deal, because he finally gives up and conks out, but in the process, he's been kicking the bars of the crib so hard that we were afraid he was going to break it (and we sure don't want to have to buy a new one!) So, Sunday night, we moved him to his big-boy toddler bed. After two-hours of putting him back in his bed, he finally went to sleep. The last few nights have gone pretty well. Here's a pic from his first night....

Big Brother, Little Brother

Saturday evening, we went outside to take some pictures with the boys in cute "big brother, little brother" t-shirts that Nana and Grandpa bought them. I will say it was quite an ordeal, but we got a couple of cute pictures in the process!






doesn't he look ornery?!?

it's already been a month

My how time flies by when you're having fun, or maybe sleep deprived. The Tooley house is still in a little of a daze, but we're doing well with our new addition. Our biggest issue is that Matthew loves to touch/pinch Joseph's head (any ideas on stopping this?), but considering how his world has gone 180, that's not too bad. The sweetest thing is when Matthew will bring Joseph a blanket, or his pacifier, and give him a kiss. Two sweet little boys!


I just love this one! He's about 2 weeks old


Posing in his sleep! (about 2 weeks)


Hanging out with Mommy- took this last night-- trying to wear him out so we could get some sleep!


Joseph at 4 weeks- look at that smile!


we had to have one of Matthew!

He's Here!

Joseph Alan Tooley entered the world on April 3, 2009 at 2:35pm. He weighed in at 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and is 21.5 inches long. We are so excited he's here! We're all doing great, just a little sleep deprived!

Baby Joseph

Brett, Joseph and Erin

Matthew meeting his baby brother, and giving him a kiss =)

tomorrow is "d-day!"

That's right, tomorrow we'll be headed to the hospital very early in the morning to be induced. Please pray that everything goes well (and quick!). We'll keep you posted!

update on baby tooley!

Well, we went to our appointment last week, and our doctor said baby probably wouldn't be coming this week either-- so Friday (april 3), we're going to go ahead and be induced-- please be praying he'll come before then so I don't have to be induced this time! We'll keep you posted =)