Oh how they grow

When the boys were babies it was hard to believe they would ever be 4 and a half, which is the milestone they reached back on Dec. 1, 2008. Here, left, a look back at the early days.

Jack, still in his colic phase - at least during this photo - and Sam's trademark mischievous grin. I love that they're holding hands.

Wow, the cliche is true. They do grow up so fast.