Summer - with a Vengeance

 On the first 100 degree day of the summer, Caitlynn wanted to wear a hat. But not just any hat. Her fleece puffball winter hat. That's my girl.

 Michael and the boys braved the heat for a camping trip to Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, MD. Caitlynn and I drove out on Saturday to spend the day with them.

 

 

 

 Yes, Caitlynn had quite a bit of fun at the camp site. She loved all of the gravel and thought this chair needed a make-over.

 When she's older we won't be posting pictures of her bottom... But this was too good to pass up.

 

 A fireman is always a pyro at heart. Didn't you know that?

 Thing One, Thing Two, and Thing Three.

 Look at ME! No booster or highchair needed!

 

 

Month of May - Ready for Summer!

 Walking like an Egyptian? Or just a rock star? Not sure but he was pretty psyched about the rain boots.

 

 We found out one weekend that Caitlynn just LOVES sidewalk chalk.  Turn out that is why her knees were getting all scratched up in school. She also tried her first juice box; this was quickly followed by her wearing the the juice. And of course, a long day is always topped off by a doze in the sun.

Michael helped out a lot with the baseball team this year; whatever needed done including running the pitching machine.

 At bat.... 

 

 Caitlynn took some time to study the cool trike; but wasn't too sure about it... What she did want was Stephen's two wheeler.

Christopher is skin and bones these days. He eats a lot, but burns through it so fast.

Caitlynn had a lot of fun in the water too. I don't think she ate too many soap bubbles.

Car washing rapidly became get everyone soaked time.  Caitlynn and the boys had a blast with the impromptu sprinkler courtesy of Daddy.

Caitlynn really did think it was the funniest thing ever. She just stood there sometimes with her tongue sticking out, licking up the water.

Cherub Choir - Sunday May 6, 2012

Stephen has been singing all year with the Cherub Choir at church. At their first performance he stood very still, but did not sing. Now he sings out loud and proud! That's my boy!

Can't load the video... its too big. Maybe Mike can figure it out. In the mean time it is on Facebook!

From December to May - What happened?

I can't believe we haven't posted since December! I guess the downside to having lots of things to blog about; is that you just don't have any time to write the blogs! We have had a crazy busy winter and spring with swim classes, sports (baseball for Chris and soccer for Stephen), choir practice, homework, etc. Mom and Dad have been just a bit busy at work too.  We will try to do a little better in the future, but for now here are a few shots from Christopher's baseball games this weekend. I will try posting again with video from Stephen's Cherub Choir performance this morning.

Christmas Morning 2011

 Christmas this year was a lot of fun with the kids. They really enjoyed the presents from Mommy and Daddy; but once again "Santa" got all of the credit for the coolest presents.

Cookies and homemade peppermint bark for Santa along with a special note from Christopher.

The Christmas Tree after Santa's visit.

Santa loved the cookies and the bark. He also left the kids a note thanking them for the picture, the treats, and for being so good all year long.

Waiting at the top of the stairs...

Since Caitlynn is the youngest, she gets to go first. Of course the boys wanted to "help" her.

The boys loved their new shirts. :) So True!

One of Caitlynn's favorite presents. She is starting to really like soft cuddly friends.

Mommy and Daddy did get one cool present for the boys. New amphibious remote control cars. They can go everywhere but on the beach.

Santa brought the boys the one toy they really wanted. Razor Scooters. (When they saw Santa at the fire department he told them that helmets are required! In Stephen's case that would include knee pads, elbow pads, etc.)

And of course, Caitlynn found herself a box. So cool! She even took it for a walk.

Our littlest Elf.  (I love those jammies! :) )