Meggin Turns One!

Here's our little sweetie on her birthday, July 23, 2009! Mommy always tries to make a fun cake for the kids birthdays...this one is a butterfly and flower. Meggin was excited for it all. She couldn't wait to eat the candy and cake. She was also alot more interested in the presents than we thought she'd be...the paper not so much. The boys helped her blow out the candle and of course eat the cake and open the presents. They were just as excited and she was. She had a really great day. Happy Birthday Meggin Ann!mmmm...mmmm....cakeLoving the presents!My first Princess toy of many to come I'm sure. mowing the carpet...she was just starting to walk and this helped her feel so much more confident.

Camping in Utah

The last weekend in June our family got together for a campout up Big Cottonwood Canyon in Utah. Everyone was there except one brother and his family. We missed them, but had a great time. Two camp trailers, 3 tents and a bunch of kids! Everyone was exhausted after 3 days, but we had a fabulous time. Here's some of the group! Three of the sisters on a walk/hike! Me, Laura and Chaunda

The three boys who are all about what's fun! Jamison, Tanner and Nik. And of course the two dads who also love fun...Papa and Colby.

The babies, Meggin and Maren. Annika was always with the babies.

Nik is supposed to be hiking, but he's striking a pose.

Daddy and Meggin. She loves the backpack!

Visit from Nana

In June Dave's mom came to visit. We had a great time, except that it rained most of the time she was here. I guess the rain was good for me because I was able to tap into Nana's expertise...organizing. She helpe me organize the garage, the "junk" room, the playroom and more. Thanks Nana!

This is the Jersey Shore in the middle of June, what?? Notice...no people on the beach. We still walked along the boardwalk, got ice cream and went to the Aquarium. It was a fun day!

Nana help the kids paint pictures for Daddy for Father's Day...what a fun time.

Hanging out with Nana.

Kiddie Soccer 2009

Kiddie Soccer ended in June. It was a very fun time for the whole family. The boys played at the same time on different fields so I was running back and forth to get pictures of each one. The end is the best...they each get a chance at an uncontested goal and then receive a medal!How cute is this! Alex did great. He was always trying to be a team player, but often times 5 year olds don't understand the concept of "team". Hey you, pass it to me!Alex also said that he thinks there's just too much running in soccer. Nik loved his first year of Kiddie Soccer. He listened well and he got after the ball. Sometimes when the coach yelled "no pushing", he was talking to Nik. Nik was going to get the ball whatever it took.
Meggin just hangs out and watches it all.

"Graduation" from Pre-school

On June 12, 2009 Alex completed his days at The Dogwood Pre-school. He has really enjoyed his time there and has met some wonderful friends. They had a closing program complete with performances from the class and a DVD filled with pictures of the kids throughout the year. Wow, how they change...not a dry eye in the place!
Alex is sitting next to one of his great friends, Dillon Burns and of course a girl...he pretends not to like the girls!Here a some other friends, Owen on the left and Jonathan on the right. What fun!

The moms became great friends too. This was such a great class!

Mrs. Fink and the thankyou card the kids make for her. Thanks Mrs. Fink and Mrs. H for all your hard work and love for the kids.

Recent Visitors

We have been very lucky this year so far to have a couple of visitors and another coming soon (Nana comes next week).

Mor Mor and Papa came a couple of weeks ago and stayed for a few days. They got to relax in beautiful NJ, see the boys play soccer and Papa helped me pick out some furniture for our new piano room. It's beautiful, so thanks Dad! Mor Mor played many a game with the boys and they both spent lots of time with Meggin. We loved having them here and wished they could've stayed longer.

Our next visitor was Uncle Mike, Dave's brother. He and Dave had a great time. They went to Gettysburg, toured the new Yankee Stadium and did some site seeing in NYC, went to George Washington's headquarters in Morristown and hiked with the boys. I hope it was a fun trip for Mike, I know Dave was glad to be able to hang out with his brother. The kids also loved Uncle Mike. He pushed them on the swing, played T-ball with the boys and held and played with Meggin. What a great visit!

Memorial Day: remember the fallen and those who serve this great country

To all of those who have served, we honor and respect you.

To my husband who served in the United States Air Force, we thank you and we love you! What a great example to your babies.

To our friend Wallace and all of Daddy's buddies serving in the Armed Forces...thanks

To our friend who serves as a Navy SEAL and who not only has to take care of bad guys, but wild animals (striped hyena)...Thank you!