Amy and Simon

Photos were taken when mom and dad were away as evidence of Simon's contentedness during his first date night.

Eric and Christie's first night out

Eric drags Christie out of the house for dinner and a movie.

handful of lovin' 2: a bigger handful

Week 8

Blue Springs, Florida

Simon went to visit the manatees, but the manatees weren't home.

Great Great Grandma O'Brien

Simon is Gladys' newest.

A Sad Day

Grandma Cheri passed away today at home. She had battled brain cancer for 2 years, and we are all very sad she is no longer with us, but we are grateful for the time we did get to spend with her.

Week 6

P is for Pickle.

Simon with his cousin Chloe

He really was happy to visit with the family, really.

Simon & Christie's first Space Shuttle Launch

Simon and Christie got to see their very first Space Shuttle launch (STS-119) from the roof of the O'Brien household in Titusville Florida today.

First Cedar Key Sunset

Simon's first wedding

Amy and Lee got married today, and Dad did the ceremony. It was fun.

Great Grandma Erma feeds a hungry boy

hanging out with dad at great grandma erma and great grandpa norman's house

week 5

4 weeks

On the occasion of his 4 week birthday, Simon made his first 'environmental movement' in his new cloth diapers. When reached for comment, he lodged his standard objection to disposable culture. His parents, somewhat skeptical of the practicality of Simon's newfound level of environmental activism have pledged to be supportive 'to a point.'