The boy - still not a fan of the water but loves getting all sandy in the quest for the perfect sand castle.

Zach boy takes 5 seconds out of his day to hug up his little sweet sister (whom he has nicknamed Emma ding ding).

Our resident artist at play!

Two of my Murphy's -passing time one of James's favorite ways.

Zach boy making an oscar face on our first outing to Sesame Street with little sister Emma (who is fast asleep off camera). It was a success and we all came home tired after some fun time.

Sweet girl Emma Avani

Beating the heat in the backyard waiting for dad to get home from work. Its our afternoon ritual - up from nap, snack on the patio, quality water time and then on to the swings for some action!

Murph standing close - of course, there is food waiting to drop, as Zach spends some quality summer afternoon time swimming, splashing, sliding, swinging (while we wait for Emma girl to wake up from her nap and James to come home from work).

Auntie Siobhan is once again the first of the trini girls to meet the Murphy wee one. She battled traffic and hunger and tiredness but still made the trip to snuggle little Emma for just a bit.

Zach is now officially a big brother! Baby girl Emma Avanni came into the world on Tuesday July 31st at 7:20 p.m. She was a healthy 8 lbs 2.6 ounces bit just a wee little girl (especially compared to her brother when he was born). And she is totally a Murphy girl with her fair skin and light hair! Zach is curious and loves giving his sister kisses and gets really upset when she cries.