Three Little Ducks

Three little ducks went out one day,
To Buck and Emma's pool, far away.
And the one baby duck named Gideon,
He had his very first pool time swim.


"This looks like a yummy flotation device."




"I will keep my eyes on my brothers."






Just wanting to lounge in the "boat" while wearing one of the hats that Buck provided for us to block the sun.




This is Duncan's "famous duck." He wanted to carry this duck thermometer everywhere around the pool.


Thank you for the pool time, Emma!

2G

At his two month well check, Gideon weighed 12 lbs. and 6 oz., which is exactly 5 lbs. gained from birth...and he looks a whole lot of cute!


Proud Mama...


Favorite cap...


First outfit bought for Liam, then worn by Duncan and now fashioned by Gideon!


Blanket in the background was Daddy's.


Bright eyes...


Hat knitted for little G...and his many faces!

Lullabies For Gideon

The Murphy boys are all fond of each other. Here is Liam singing his favorite lullaby to Gideon, "Away In A Manger."


Duncan singing one of his favorite, "Mary Had A Little Lamb."

Watching It Go

One of Duncan's favorite things to do is to watch toys that move. Roll. Zoom. Cars on the floor. Trains on the track. Wheels of all kinds! Pushing them in the sand. They go swimming in the bathtub and are buried in the garden. He takes cars in bed and in the car. CARS!


This is classic Duncan at his favorite pastime...ZOOM!


On his third birthday, there was a theme.


Always needs a little help from a willing brother to unwrap presents.


He may not appear excited, but boy was he ever! The Ice Creamer!


Watching it go...


VROOM!


ZIP!!!


They don't really go on that track, but he has found a way!


You are a sweet blessing to us Duncan and it is a joy for us to watch you grow as you watch things go!

Pancakes With Five

It is only appropriate to document the very first Saturday morning pancake experience with the Murphy five. Awaiting the pancake breakfast...


Waiting...


Duncan likes to wait in his chair...


And waiting...


Yes, even Phoenix is waiting...


Time to eat pancakes. Welcome to the tradition, Gideon!


A little tree climbing afterward.


And silly time with Daddy.


First weekly Husker picture.

Gideon Clark Murphy

Here are some welcoming shots of the newest member of the Murphy family. Weighing 7lbs. 6 oz. and 21", little Gideon joined us at 2:33am on April 2nd, 2011. From the first moment, he has been a joy to have in our family. Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers and gifts.

An unforgettable first photo.


The proud family.


Gideon "Clark" Murphy


Liking Mommy already?


And Daddy?


Sweet little dark haired one.


The many faces of Gideon.


Finding his fingers already.


Getting ready to leave the hospital.


Asleep on the first drive...home.


The unwavering protector.


Classic Duncan.


Wide eyed.


Shut eyed.


Adored by big brothers.


In Daddy's clown outfit.


One month old already.