Marissa gets into the clean up detail.

Malachi was a virtual tornado of wrapping paper destruction.

Marissa helped to pass out the gifts on Christmas Eve.

Just in from the face painters. They are a hit with Marissa, but I think Malachi prefers tatoos.

Malachi gives Rusty some pointers on retrieving.

Smile! OK, just a little over the top.

OK, that looks like a real smile. Thanks Marissa.

Zoo trip June 2005.

School is closed, and Grandy's taking us to the zoo.

Marissa, doing a little night driving on the sport court, is on the lookout for her shoes.

Hanging around at cousin Quin's dedication.

Malachi plays around outside while the grownups are inside.

Quin runs for his life from the diabolical Marissa.

Taking a break from swimming, the kids head for the television.

Malachi playing a little middle infield. Hey batter!

Marissa working on some candy and in a hurry to get somewhere.

Now batting, from Northern California, Malachi-alachi-chi Creighton-reighton-eton!

Marissa and Malachi's birthday in the Fall of 2002.

Malachi Creighton

Marissa and Malachi Creighton

Marissa Creighton

Malachi likes the looks of this present.

Marissa was tough to photograph on Christmas.