will's 1st birthday!

mommy had fun shooting will's 1st birthday party! while she was busy with the camera, i had fun with all of his new toys and my friends!




happy clammy.


LOVE this.


charlie "pipes"


"its my party and i'll cry if i want to!"
l to r: charlie pieper, charlie, whit pieper & will pieper ---


this entertained the 4 boys for at least 20 minutes...


happy birthday will! we can't wait to share many more with you friend!

6 months!- happy 1/2 birthday!

Our sweet baby. We can't believe its been 1/2 of a year already! -



While I lounge, let me see what was messing up my hair...



I bought this onesie on Martha's Vineyard last summer about this time- Can't wait to take Charlie there again (outside of the womb) for some Black Dog breakfast & Lobstaaaaa at the Homeport!

happy birthday alp!

We love you Alp!



We started with breakfast in bed- (oops, the flash was too bright!)



Then a nap (Charlie made the toast and it completely wore him out!)



We thought dad would need something sweet for dessert, so Charlie made him some chocolate cupcakes



Then we made dad a "man meal" with steak, potatoes & corn -- dad also got some new hockey skates last week as a birthday present!

family photos

Lots of people came to see charlie right away. Aunt Chrissy and Uncle Adam drove in from Michigan to spend thanksgiving with us and luckily Charlie arrived in time for them to meet him before they left! Grandpa Chuck & Grandma Cathy drove in from Michigan too and Grandma Arzu & Grandpa Jerry came from just a few miles away.

Thankfully Grandma Cathy is staying for a couple of weeks to help all of the Sapmazes adjust to each other! We love that she's here to stay for a while! :)

hello cold world!


my love!


proud daddy


proud grandpa chuck "charlie" & grandma cathy


I have to be careful because auntie chrissy might take you home with her!


grandma arzu and grandpa jerry