An (almost) everyday occurence at my house...

Break-Part 1

Dave finished school on June 11th and we had a fantastic break. He started school again yesterday-sigh. We did lots of fun things during break, and I am attempting to do laundry, shower, play with my kiddos, make them something to eat, and blog all at the same time, so my "Break" blogging will have to be done in parts.
Part 1
Dave finished school on Wed, June 11th. We spent that weekend at my parents and my newly returned home brother. On Tues, June 17th we went to Six Flags with Dave's family. We had a great, great time and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.
Audrey was at first a little afraid of the big stuffed creatures, but then she became obsessed with them, wanting to stay by them forever, give them hugs and kisses and hold their hand.

Up close and personal with the walrus.

Checking on baby brother. Audrey is such a good big sister.

My favorite part of the day was watching Audrey watch the dolphin and whale shows.

Enjoying a ride with Aunt Ritz and Nathan.

Celebrating Dave's and my upcoming birthdays.

Audrey feeding the giraffes. She loved it.

Oh I love this girl.

The fun group. Thanks Memor and Fafa for a very, very fun day!

First day of third year

I forgot to take a picture of Dave the morning of his first day of third year, so this picture was taken that night at Joshua's last feeding. Time flies. I can't belive we are in our final year. Sad, sad, sad.

Happy Birthday Dave

Happy Birthday honey. The big 3-4. It was a fun day of walking on Chestnut St, naps and then to PF Changs for dinner. The last time Dave went to PF Changs was our college graduation in 2003! How has he lived that long without the chicken wraps and Mongolian beef? Happy Birthday to my better half, the love of my life, and my best friend.

Happy Father's Day

I know this post is a bit late, but I wanted to say thank you to the Fathers who have had such an influence on my life, and the life of my children.

Happy Father's Day, honey. You are such an amazing dad to our sweet kids and they are so lucky to have you, as am I.

Happy Father's Day, Dad. Thank you for being so patient with your five daughters and one son. Thank you for insisting that we eat dinner together as a family every night. You are amazing.

Happy Father's Day, Bruce. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son for me to marry. You are an incredible man.

Two down, one to go...

Only one year left of school. It makes my heart ache to think of how different my life will be one year from right now.

This picture was taken on Dave's first day of school. July 7th, 2006

Happy 4th of July

Oh what a difference a year makes. One year ago today we found out we were going to have a baby. I am so glad he is here!
4th of July 2007. That was then...

This is now...

My two cute kids...

Audrey, 2 months
13 lbs 9 oz (95%), 24 inches (95%)- stats at 10 weeks old

Dane, 2 months
15 lbs, 1 oz (97%), 24 inches (50%)- stats at 8 weeks old

Audrey, 3 months

Dane, 3 months

My little lady

While we were at my parent's home celebrating Andrew's homecoming, Melissa gave Audrey her first "real" haircut. It makes my heart a little sad at how quickly my baby girl is growing up.

Melissa said all the prior haircuts were just little trims, but this was more of a "style cut". Stay little forever Audrey! I can't take this.

Audrey's reward for staying still during the entire haircut (and blow dry) was that she could put D's makeup on herself, all by herself. Here is my foxy little lady. I think I will have her wear her makeup like this even when she is 16, that way she will only have dates with her daddy.

Mango madness

Welcome Home

My one and only brother returned home from his mission in Philadelphia last week. We are so proud of him for serving so faithfully. Welcome home little brother, we have missed you.

Waiting for the big moment.

Yay! Here he is!

Reunited

(first time meeting Savy)

Audrey wouldn't let Uncle Andrew go. She had her eyes closed just laying on his chest for at least 30 seconds. My sister said, "Well this is the most calm Audrey has been in the last two years". True, true, true.

Andrew meeting his one and only nephew.

This is how Andrew remembered Audrey (10 months old). My how things have changed...