Colin Thomas Taggart...a delayed welcome

This here is our little man, born June 12 at a healthy 8 lb 5 oz and 21.75 inches (future power forward for UNC, I predict!).

All are doing well...adjusting to our new life either as the parents of 3 (us) or as the big sisters to a new baby brother (Ella and Lindsay) or as a fresh arrival to Alameda, CA (Colin).

Time is short with a new baby, so I will dispense with witty captions. Enjoy the photos (of Colin, the girls and assorted others).

Sisters Enjoying Each Other's Company

These two videos are a bit delayed in getting posted, but well worth the wait. Ella and Lindsay did a fantastic job hanging out and entertaining each other during our trip to Vista back in April to celebrate Nicola's grandfather's 95th birthday.

Of note: this backyard running thing occupied Lindsay for precious minutes while I (Daddy) was inside watching the Tar Heels capture the college basketball championship.



And here they make up a dance routine...which falls apart a bit in the middle when their mirth gets in the way.

Ella tickles the ivory, June2009

As we await the arrival of Baby Boy Taggart, life goes on...and we just completed a weekend full of family fun time and kid activities.

Ella had her second piano recital on Sunday, and she dazzled with her playing of an original composition by her teacher.