July 7, 2010
Grandma and Pap are Married!
The whole family has been so excited by Ken and Debbie's decision to get married. They had a small, family wedding at Mill Creek Park, a place they've spent many hours walking and biking. Look closely behind them and you'll see a tree carved with their names. 
Lauren had the honor of holding the rings during the ceremony. She was so happy that her Grandma and Pap were tying the knot.
Biking takes skill, but it takes even more skill to ride one in heels! This was so cute and a perfect ending to the ceremony.
Samantha had a great time with the balloons. 
Lauren had the honor of holding the rings during the ceremony. She was so happy that her Grandma and Pap were tying the knot.
Biking takes skill, but it takes even more skill to ride one in heels! This was so cute and a perfect ending to the ceremony.
Samantha had a great time with the balloons. 
June 27, 2010
Home Sweet Home
On May 29th, we officially sold our home of 8 years. We will always have fond memories of this place. Someday we'll think back to our younger days and remember the excitement of buying this first home, adopting our first pet, and bringing home our babies. 
While we look for our next home, we'll be making memories here. We've rented this condo which has some great perks including a lake, several ponds, walking trails, a swimming pool, and our favorite, lawn service!
This is the view from our front porch. It may be harder to leave than we expected.
While we look for our next home, we'll be making memories here. We've rented this condo which has some great perks including a lake, several ponds, walking trails, a swimming pool, and our favorite, lawn service!
This is the view from our front porch. It may be harder to leave than we expected.
May 13, 2010
Lauren is 5!
Dear Lauren,
In the moment you were born, we were changed forever. On that day, we learned that another level of love was possible, and five years later, that love is only growing stronger. As we watch you learn about your world, we're overcome with pride. Your curiosity is insatiable, and your smile, contagious. Nurturing others is your special gift, and it's obvious in the way you care for your baby sister. You're our little scholar, cuddle bug, and star performer. Someday, far too soon, we'll long for these days, but until then, we're soaking up every minute. Happy birthday sweet girl, and thank you for lighting up our lives.
In the moment you were born, we were changed forever. On that day, we learned that another level of love was possible, and five years later, that love is only growing stronger. As we watch you learn about your world, we're overcome with pride. Your curiosity is insatiable, and your smile, contagious. Nurturing others is your special gift, and it's obvious in the way you care for your baby sister. You're our little scholar, cuddle bug, and star performer. Someday, far too soon, we'll long for these days, but until then, we're soaking up every minute. Happy birthday sweet girl, and thank you for lighting up our lives.
May 1, 2010
Gone Fishin'
On my dad's birthday, we took Lauren and Kaitlyn fishing at a small, private pond. What a great day! In this picture, Papa is teaching Lauren the great art of casting. No push-button reel for this girl!
Lauren has been fishing before, but this was the first time she had casted, set the hook, and reeled all by herself. Here's her first official catch.
Looks like a pro, doesn't she?
Proud mommy.
She reeled in one blue gill after another, while poor Kaitlyn just couldn't get a bite.
Until...
How's that for a first fish? To be clear, that striped bass was her first fish EVER! Her own mom has never caught one. What a great memory it will be for us.
Lauren has been fishing before, but this was the first time she had casted, set the hook, and reeled all by herself. Here's her first official catch.
Looks like a pro, doesn't she?
Proud mommy.
She reeled in one blue gill after another, while poor Kaitlyn just couldn't get a bite.
Until...
How's that for a first fish? To be clear, that striped bass was her first fish EVER! Her own mom has never caught one. What a great memory it will be for us.
April 22, 2010
Easter Fun
Our Easter was packed with family and fun this year. Check out everything we did!
Lauren was so excited to color the eggs. 
"What is this for?"
The girls took a break from hunting eggs at Nana and Papa's house to play on the swing set. I think they could do this all day (if Daddy keeps pushing.)
Finally his turn.
Found one!
Lauren and Kaitlyn love spending time together.
Planting flowers with Papa.
On our way to GG and Pop's house for more egg coloring and hunting. The fun hasn't even begun and both girls are fast asleep.
Swinging with Pap and listening to his harmonica.
Easter lunch with the Glasgows.
We topped off our visit by celebrating Micki's 88th birthday.
"What is this for?"
The girls took a break from hunting eggs at Nana and Papa's house to play on the swing set. I think they could do this all day (if Daddy keeps pushing.)
Finally his turn.
Found one!
Lauren and Kaitlyn love spending time together.
Planting flowers with Papa.
On our way to GG and Pop's house for more egg coloring and hunting. The fun hasn't even begun and both girls are fast asleep.
Swinging with Pap and listening to his harmonica.
Easter lunch with the Glasgows.
We topped off our visit by celebrating Micki's 88th birthday. 
April 5, 2010
Sami's 2nd Birthday
Dear Sami,
You are a bright and beautiful child. An independently minded little girl that challenges us and makes us love you even more. Already, we can see that you move to your own beat, and we hope you never lose that. The affection you have for your sister makes us melt, and the way you've perfected "the tattle" makes us laugh. You're the sloppiest eater we've ever seen, and one of the greatest sights we've ever laid eyes on. We savor your hugs, tiny kisses, and sweet little voice. When we hold you, we want to freeze time. But then we'd miss out on the incredible person you're becoming every day. For all of these reasons and more, we love you. Happy birthday Samantha.
You are a bright and beautiful child. An independently minded little girl that challenges us and makes us love you even more. Already, we can see that you move to your own beat, and we hope you never lose that. The affection you have for your sister makes us melt, and the way you've perfected "the tattle" makes us laugh. You're the sloppiest eater we've ever seen, and one of the greatest sights we've ever laid eyes on. We savor your hugs, tiny kisses, and sweet little voice. When we hold you, we want to freeze time. But then we'd miss out on the incredible person you're becoming every day. For all of these reasons and more, we love you. Happy birthday Samantha.
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