THE MILANOWSKI BUNCH

Owen has latched on to his new role as "big brother" very easily. Dan and Mandy now have full arms more often than not, but are really enjoying their "King's Family" (Son and Daughter) . Now they're really busy.

THE BARON CLAN

Now that Nolan is home and the NICU is behind him, Bill, Beth, TJ, Sam and Nolan can settle in as a family. The next step is to move into their new home which is nearing completion. It will be a busy place on moving day and even a busier place for years to come. The laundry room is open 24/7 and the refrigerator light will seldom be off.

MISS AUDREY CLAIRE

Five weeks old. Audrey has changed alot in the five weeks since her arrival. Here she is checking out her world from Grandma's lap.

GETTING STRONGER

Nolan is getting stronger all the time and is gradually being "disconnected" from all those tubes.

VISITING NOLAN IN THE NICU

TJ & HIS BIG OLD TRAIN

TJ came to visit Grandpa & Grandma on the Saturday after Nolan's birth, and we went to visit the 1223 Berkshire at the park.

THE GIRL CHILD

Our first visit to Audrey's house since she arrived home from the hospital. What a princess she is.

NOLAN ROBERT ARIVES

Be it six weeks early, birthday for little Nolan Robert came at 12:40 a.m. on April 1. After having her appendix removed and discovering a "not so nice" infection that put her in labor, the doctors decided (and so did Beth) that Nolan needed to make his entrance into the world early and with a lot of help. He weighed in at 5lbs and 8oz and was 18 inches long. He will spend the next 2 to 3 weeks in the NICU working on some breathing issues, but other than that is doing well. We can't wait to hold him.

IT'S A GIRL!!!!

Audrey Claire arrived this morning at 10:03 a.m. She weighed in at 8lbs and 9 oz. and is 19 1/2" Dan & Mandy are proud as can be. Everyone is doing fine. Will she be spoiled by the grandparents? YES!!!

OWEN GETS A "BIG BOY" BED

When you are 2 1 /2 years old and soon to have a baby sister, I guess it is time to leave the crib for a big bed. Wow!, no rails. You can get out without parental assistance. Look out mom and dad.

SAM ON HIS CABOOSE

Once in a while you just have to "steal" a photo from the kids. This one courtesy of Beth via Bill's blog. On a recent trip to Georgia to visit his Aunt Amanda Van Dop, Sam got to see some trains, (a favorite of the boys). Soon Sam will be replaced as the "family caboose", with the May birth of his new little brother.

AN EVENING AT THE COTTAGE

The whole gang gathered at the Cottage Bar on a cold winter's night.

Best place for a family conference (no serious subjects allowed)

LAUREN & RYAN-OUR FAVORITE COLORADO RESIDENTS

Lauren got a quick tour of Grand Rapids. We stopped at the Fish Ladder for a photo op.

PAPA AND HIS TROOPS

Question???? Is his lap big enough for FIVE next year?

WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE PANTS?

Dan got the "family pants" this year after they had been hidden for years in Steve's closet. Wonder who will get them next?

HAPPY 2008 TO ALL

We had a wonderful Christmas with EVERYONE home for the holidays.

Lauren arrived on the 27th, so she missed this photo.

BUILDING A HOME

Bill and Beth are in the process of buiding a new house.

Back to Ottawa County. Home to generations of our family.

That's TJ the foreman taking measurements

FAMILY FUN AT THE PUMPKIN FARM

The kids took a hayride to the pumpkin patch.

TJ, Sam, Bill, Mandy, Dan & Owen. Hey, where's Beth?

Oh, someone had to operate the camera.

Looks like a fun time on a beautiful fall day

OWEN ON THE HAYRIDE

RYAN & LAUREN

What a handsome couple. And fun too.

RYAN TURNS 30

Ryan turned the big 30 on October 31. Lauren gave him a Surprise Party on Saturday. The biggest surprise for him was when he saw his mom was there. A quick trip to Colorado. The look on his face was worth the price of any plane ticket.

A very happy guy greets his mother as a pleased girlfriend looks on.

HAPPY 30th RYAN!!

My 2nd BIRTHDAY

Grandpa is a bit behind, but Owen James celebrated his birthday on September 19.

2 years old. Where has that time gone??? HAPPY BIRTHDAY OWEN!!

AHHH------SUMMER

The fam.

I think uncles are suppose to pull the kid's leg Ryan.

July means Birthday to Sam. Happy 1st S.W.!

Tasha and Amy were among a cast of friends and family that came to the shore to celebrate Em & Jeff's engagement.

Ryan brought Lauren for a "taste" of Michigan summer in July. What fun we had!

This must be Ryan's relaxed look.

Owen - Happy as a clam

A family of Beach Bums

AHHH------SUMMER

CATCHIN' SOME REST

Zssssss- That's OK you two. You need your rest. Busy year ahead.

The next day good-byes and hugs until they all gather again on wedding day.

..while brothers wonder if there is anymore cold beer.

....sisters talk and plan wedding stuff

OLD FRIENDS GATHER TO CELEBRATE

....and a good time was had by all as friends and family gathered to celebrate the engagement of Em and Jeff.

BIG NEWS

Jeff popped the BIG QUESTION when he took Emily on a surprise trip to Alaska in late June.

Her answer????? YES!!!!!!