Although things have been busy the last few weeks, we are still working to shrink our extended backlog of older photos that have yet to be posted. With that in mind, here’s another gallery of pictures, this one covering Joe’s eighth birthday, as well as a few days on either side.

A few things stand out in these photos: William has graduated from eating puffs (or puffies, as we called them) to toddler crackers, which he loved; Joe’s cake topper is fantastic (though I’m biased); the older kids got Nerf swords that Joe and William still play with today; and Joe received a handsome sweater vest that’s now in William’s dresser.

Looking back, it’s a hoot to see our old kitchen and living room in their glorious disorder. Things are a bit calmer and neater now, but these pictures warm my heart, mess notwithstanding.

Gallery: Joe Turns 8 (and More)