We get by with a little help from our friends

Things here are busy as usual. Maggie and Ben celebrated their one month birthday on July 20th. They're putting on weight and Ben has now surpassed the seven-pound mark with his sister close behind.

We'd had some setbacks in the past week or two (flat tire on one car, break-in on the other car, colds and conjunctivitis in the house, courtesy of daycare), but we're getting through it all and are all doing well.

Many, many thanks to the wonderful friends who have sent us cards and gifts, brought us dinners, volunteered hours of "baby-holding" time, and entertained the "big girls" with playdates and other fun. This adventure would be much more difficult without you all!