Mmmm. I believe I've found one of the nicest places to snuggle. Right here in Grandma's arms. Soft, warm, secure. How could it be better than this?

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They tell me I've got my great grandfather Chester's cheeks. I couldn't say, but I know it helps keep my neck warm!

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It's easy for me to catch a quick nap when being held by my great Grandmother. She helps keep Tyler at bay for me. Whenever he sees me he comes over, kisses me, touches me, and generally tries to wake me up! I know he's my brother and loves me, but give me a break, will ya?

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Cute, cute, cute! That's all I hear. Well, I can be menacing, too. Don't think so? I'll give you my meanest look. Now what do you think?

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Forgive me for taking a little nap, but where else do you think I'd feel this comfortable, this relaxed, this secure, this safe and this loved?

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Whoo Hoo! My big brother, Tyler, teaches me how to do big boy stuff. He watches out for me, too. I love having a big brother who's always there for me. Brothers ROCK!

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This is a picture of my brother Tyler, Daddy Josh, Mommy Concetta and me, Zachary. I can't help it if I'm tired and need all the sleep I can get. I just wish I could get this daytime - nighttime thing straight. They all seem to sleep at night, but I like to see how things go both day and night. Once I get it figured out I'll probably join the club and sleep at night, too.

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I guess you could say I feel pretty secure in Dad's arms. I just nod off so easily there. Even during a family photo op with Mommy and Tyler, too. I need my beauty sleep if I'm going to keep up with the "lookers" in this family!

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So tell me Tyler, is this all we do all day? Pose for pictures? I mean, I like being in the park, but do we have to do everything they tell us? Whaddya say, Big Brother? Oh yeah, when do we eat again? This setting makes me think of a picnic.

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Here is my official "Sleeping Baby" portrait. Mommy dressed me in the same outfit my big brother Tyler wore for his portrait a year and a half ago. Grandma and Papa have all four of their grandchildren's pictures in the same pose hanging on their "Grandkids" wall at their home. Luckily for me, posing for this photo shoot was easy. I could have slept right through it if I weren't a professional!

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I know, I know. I should have smiled better and kept my eyes open. It's just that I'm not used to all this bright light just yet. Anyway, here's a family portrait. Dad, my big brother, Tyler, yours truly and last, but not least, Mama. In case you missed it, I'm the pink one because I haven't had a chance to work on my tan just yet.

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Hi everyone. It'll take me a little time to get to know you all, but I'm sure you'll understand. I was just born today, Thursday, August 20, 2009! I weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and stand (well not quite yet) 20 inches tall (or long, your choice). I was born at 3:45 PM Central Time and am really looking forward to meeting my big brother, Tyler. They tell me I look like he did when he was born. Seems kind of natural to me. Keep watching my blog for future updates. Oh yeah, has anyone seen my neck lying around here? I had it a short while ago!

We alternate postings daily with Tyler, and our cousins, Gracie and Blake.

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