Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Letting You Know Where to Find Us




Bryan's First Day of Kindergarden

October 2009

I ran a Marathon

Bryan's Last Day of Soccer


Halloween 2009


Hi All, Most of you know who blog know how slow and time consuming it can be. Being in touch with friends and family is extremely important to me. But with how busy I am now, blogging does not really fit in. Just about all of you know where to find me ...Facebook.
Facebook allows me to update news or a picture in seconds...and it can be as open or as PRIVATE as you want. I know some people are very open without privacy settings. Then some people only let a few in and do not post a profile pic, etc. So that is where we are if you want updates and to keep in touch easily.
Thanks for looking at the blog for the past three plus years everyone !!!!
WE cannot believe Maya will be home 3 years next week!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Maya's Big Girl Room

I am sad to say that the crib has officially been taken apart. After 6 years of waiting for, having and enjoying our babies...it was time to put it away.

On the bright side, Maya has a new big girl bed...and loves it:)







It is almost time for Bryan to get new bedding...but for now..Star Wars sheets from Target did the job of making him happy!!

































Tuesday, June 30, 2009

New pics...totally out of order!!






















Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day 2009

Our kids recently got scooters...Daddy just had to test one out!


Emma, Bryan and Maya



This was take the last time we saw the sun...awhile back!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

March 13, 1927-June 13th, 2009


Today the world lost a very vibrant unique person.
Gammy, you will be missed more than words could ever express!!



This picture was take exactly 2 months ago!

Monday, June 08, 2009

Update

Bryan with Prince Eric and Dog

Danielle is turning ONE!!



Derek, Matthew, Aidan, Bryan, Erin, Maya and Danielle at Frank's Drop Off:)


Matthew, Erin, Bryan, Aidan, Derek and Colin at rest


Silly kids at a fun playdate at Jen's house!

Danielle's 1st Birthday Party with Oscar, Ernie and Bert


My angels


Frank, Jen and Danielle


Miss Attitude


The Three Amigos

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Welcome our new niece, Kaitlyn Rose


Big Brother Zachary with Kaitlyn


Maya Grace with little cousin


My new favorite picture!!
Bryan, Zachary, Kaitlyn, Taylor and Maya


Scrunchy baby face


I still love babies!!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Bryan's Pre-K Graduation

Bryan is growing up very quickly!  

Bryan's buddy Aidan



It was really cute. They showed us all they have been learning. He knows way more than we were aware of.  We ask him what he learned in school, and he always says, "NOTHIN' "

But that is not true! They all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

He can do letters...sounds..


...tell time..

read (a bit), do many more things with numbers than we knew..



Here he came to give us a present..


Here, he has received his "diploma" and has decided to sing into it. 
Oh, so proud, he, he..



We are so proud of you , Bryan, you being a wise guy is starting to show in good ways!
Note behind us is our family info that has been up all year:)



Bryan loves his Nanny! 
Nanny is so proud!

It is very hard to get Bryan to look at the camera for more than 2 seconds at a time!

Poppy and Uncle Mike are proud as well


Bryan with Miss Rachel

Maybe all teachers have a gift. I think they do, but Miss Rachel was extra special. The diverse group of children that she taught this past year could not have been easy but she did it in such a way that I wish I could have taken her home with me. Her demeanor is perfect for 5 year olds. Later this week, she is leaving to follow her husband's career. we will have never missed a teacher more.  Tears come to my eyes thinking about her leaving!

After Graduation...reception...

(Also known as CAKE TIME!!)

Thursday, May 14, 2009

DISNEY PICTURES!!!


We had such a great time at Disney! 

Early am at Avoca Airport...

Later that day at Hollywood Studios..

Lunch at Hollywood and Vine with the Little Einsteins and JoJo and Goliath

This is the moment Bryan dreamed about...meeting BOLT!

...and Rhino who loved Bryan's hat!


Back at the hotel..we stayed in the Dalmatians building. They loved it.


We had to try the pool on Day 1!

Day 2 : Magic Kingdom
Maya having a hard day at the spa.
This was at the Bippity Boppity Boutique and it was priceless.


Ariel is her favorite.

We saved bit by bringing the dress and shoes from home:)


Best pic and blurry. Why does this happen to me?

I need to send this into the company. I love this pic.

This will definitely be framed in Maya's room!
This was at Cinderella's Castle before our meal there.


I will let you in on a secret...Bryan enjoyed meeting all characters...INCLUDING princesses!


Jasmine was very nice.

Day 3: Animal Kingdom and Downtown Disney




We really enjoyed the safari ride, a LOT!



Bryan loves Pluto, and all dogs..




You are so beautiful, Maya!

Legoland at Downtown Disney.


We found Bryan's stuffed animals watching TV when we got home.

Day 4: Epcot


Goofy and Maya dancing

Belle

Epcot confirmed that Nemo is still my favorite movie!!!



Sleeping Beauty in Norway

Snow White..
notice Maya has food in her mouth. We were one of the first tables so you could not judge when to eat. A character could come out at any bite!
Our angels

Love this one too.

Waiting for our table at Le Ceilier...yummo steak house!


Day 5: Back to Hollywood Studios
Maya stole my milkshake at the sci-fi diner



Day 6:Back to Magic Kingdom
We loved Tink!!!


Chef Mickey's was GREAT!







Our lastnight we did fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. It was beautiful.


Maya asked to have her picture taken with Aladdin when she saw this. This was our last day at Epcot.












Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Bryan and Maya, Chocolate and Dress Up

Maya loves to dress up. She was in this suit for hours yesterday!


Maya decorating her big egg

Maya's work



Mmmm...




Go Bryan

Good work!



Cool egg. Thanks Nanny!


Monday, April 13, 2009

Easter 2009



EASTER 
2009










Easter Morning










Easter Egg Hunt





Coloring Easter Eggs





Maya is learning to fish this year too!!




Monday, April 06, 2009

This and that

Mural I painted for Bryan's room


Daddy and Maya at the park


Maya lovin' the digger near her cousins' house

Cheese!


Our niece, Taylor


Our nephew, Zachary is 4!!


I love this pic of Maya


My ham on St. Patty's Day


Shake it girl



Who is more Irish, Hmmm...


Monday, March 16, 2009

Happy St. Patrick's Day !!!

My grandmother's birthday on Friday

Gammy and her 2 great-grandchildren


Maya is being SILLY!!


Maya loves her princess coat


We are ditching the hats this week!

Pics using my timer



Silly smiles


Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Maya Grace is 3!!!!


3 years ago today, we only dreamed of getting a call that our daughter was born. 

Our little girl is precious to us!!!!

Her progress from age 2 to age 3 has been unreal!!!! 

Happy Birthday to our dear little Mayita!!


This is a book we read often to Maya. She loves it and it tells the simple story of the way she came into our lives.



Maya sleeping tonight


Maya is loving all her new birthday jewelry




She LOVES being a GIRL!!




Happy Birthday Princess



Maya, Bryan, Zach and Taylor on Sunday after blue jelly beans


Make a wish


Love this pic



Maya's Birthday Cake- Ariel is her favorite!