Bren

Gus is one of the coolest guys I know. Just likes to play ball and have fun, and sets a good example for his younger siblings and cousins. Got some good pictures of the event, here are just a few.

Ellie watching Johan send a box along the lift 'n load. :)

Anja way up high

Bren gets a squeeze and a kiss

Brendan smiling while tipping his head to see Anja, usually a maneuver used on the cats.

Just a short video for your viewing pleasure. Bren does some crazy steppin to avoid the acorns.

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Cake delivery! For the new 1...

Johan and Gus had a misunderstanding, J was sad, but he feels better now...

Bren playing with the ball in the other yard, with that sly grin I use from time to time

And then we have the two new 1's.

Okay, now the scene shifts to Como Zoo, end of August 2009. Here's a pretty butterfly. As always, right-click and "view image" to see the closer view.

Ellie seems to be devising a plan, while the boys and the gorilla listen.

Hey, let's put Brendan by the gorilla. Alas, it was not his day...Had a fun time and all, but he lacked sleep, and he didn't want any part of the jungle-lord. Maybe next time. Ellie's look is key - staying cool but still kind of like "wow this kid is going nuts".

But Bren enjoyed the ride on the Old Timer with mommy.

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The big whale pool. Ellie's having a lot of fun while Gus and Kate are getting ready to fight to go next.

Johan and Bren are hanging out at the water table

Mom baked a sun cake to celebrate Bren's birthday, and he had it all to himself.

Goofy Brendan with his birthday hat on and the sun blinding him.

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