She's Here

Emma Faith decided to enter the world 4 weeks early. She was born May 13, 2010 at 1:40 PM weighing 8 lbs. 8oz. and 21.5" long.

Nathanial and Tyler were so excited to meet her. They wanted to hold her as soon as she got home.

3D Pictures of Baby Girl Hensley

Michael and I had been talking for a while about getting 3D pictures done of Baby Hensley. So for his birthday I made an appoinment to have them done. We weren't sure what to expect because some of the pictures we saw online were odd and kinda spooky. We were pleasantly surprised with the images we got. Check them out below.

Nathanial Graduates Preschool

Today was a bittersweet day. Nathanial had his graduation ceremony at John D. Morgan Park. All the kids wore a cap (made of cardboard and a paper bowl). They looked adorable. They marched down to Pomp and Circumstance...it was too cute.

Tyler's First Haircut

Today we decided to finally take Tyler to get a haircut. As you can see it was long overdue!

We headed over to Lollipops. A fun kids place where they can sit in cars, watch a cartoon on t.v. and play with toys all while getting a haircut. We didn't know how Tyler would do but hoped for the best.

Not sure what is going on.

A little razor action.

Watching the new Kung Fu Panda movie.

It takes a steady hand.

Oooh that warm air feels nice.

Take a look at me mom.

I was a good boy. Got my lollipop. Yum!

Check out my new haircut. Now to jump in the shower to get the itchy hair off me.

Tyler takes 3rd Place at Holloween Costume Contest

We went over to Kirkwood Plaza for their annual Trick-or-Treat and Costume Contest. Tyler went as a Scarecrow and Nathanial went as Batman! Both boys looked great in their costumes.

Nathanial taking a minute to stop and wave to the cameras.

Tyler the Scarecrow gets his first try at trick-or-treating.

Marching around in 85 degree weather to show off our little scarecrow.

Waiting for the judges to decide a winner. (Pre-meltdown)

Woo Hoo!!! 3rd Place. (During Meltdown)

Our little Water Babies.

Nathanial and Tyler started their swim lessons at Water Babies in May. Nathanial is doing great. He's our little fish. He is getting his strokes down, almost swimming the width of the pool and is diving down for rings. Tyler is starting to get used to the idea of swimming. He loves the water but going under is a different story. Some days he is fine but some days his stubborn side comes out and he throws a fit. At least on picture day he decided to show off!

Our Day Out With Thomas

Today we spent the "Day Out with Thomas" at Roaring Camp Railroad in Felton with Josh, Jen and Jacob. This is year we planned ahead and purchased tickets to ride in Car #1. Number One Baby! The anticipation was high as I raced towards Felton - dreaming of seeing Thomas up close and personal. Highway 17 turned into the Indy 500. I was Mario Hensleti and nobody was going to stand in my way. We hit the parking lot at 10:20 A.M. with a departure time for Thomas at 10:45. We are cutting it too close. I looked at Alycyn with that "Look" reminding her that "I" wanted to leave earlier. She quickly lathered the dozing children with sunscreen as I wrestled the jogging stroller from the car. Tyler buckled, Nathanial on my shoulders and I was off for Car #1. Number One Baby. Nathanial wanted to stop to see the ducks in the pond. "No time", I stammered. "We can see them on the way out." I could feel myself picking up the pace - wanting to jog, really wanting to run. We brought the jogging stroller for goodness sake. Let's use it. I kept my cool as best I could. Nathanial was beginning to become distracted by all of Thomas' friends. If I could just get him in sight of that lovely blue engine. Then he would be on my side. If you are not first you're last. Finally! I see Thomas and more importantly I see a line marked Car #1. Number One Baby. I shed Nathanial. Quickly hand him over to mom. I manuever through the masses and end up 2nd in line. I did it. I will put Nathanial so close to Thomas he will be able to smell the Island of Sodor. The rest of the group soon joined me. I quickly went over the plan - whichever side the enemy - I mean family - in front of us picked we would sit opposite them right up against Thomas. It was perfect. "All Aboard" I grew impatient with the ticket taker, he couldn't move fast enough. "How much are they paying you to slow me down." I hoisted Nathanial up onto the train. I raced toward the closest seat to Thomas and plopped Nathanial right into the CatBird seat. I said with great pride, "Well son, what do you think?" Nathanial looked at Thomas' big back side and looked directly into my wide eyes and said,"Daddy, I can't see his wheels." So as the train pulled out of the station, I threw Nathanial overboard and screamed, "Now can you see them son?" Just kidding about that last bit. We did have a great time after I got over the fact that Nathanial couldn't care less how close he was to Thomas if he could not see those wheels.

Nathanial waiting patiently - unknowing looking at only Thomas' wheels.

Nathanial makes sure we are all looking at the camera.

Up close and "loving it".

The boys being silly.

Mommy and Tyler enjoying the ride.

The Young Family posing with Thomas.

Nathanial getting his tats!

Tyler is wondering what the fuss is all about.

Nathanial showing off his new ink.

Caged and Dangerous.

Everyone had a really good time. It was a fun day out with Thomas, indeed!