She had a great day and can't wait to go back. On a "fun" scale from one to ten, Evelyn gave her first day of school a one hundred. We hope this level of enthusiasm lasts for the remaining 179 days.
Monday, August 29, 2011
First Day of School
Evelyn started Kindergarten this morning!
She had a great day and can't wait to go back. On a "fun" scale from one to ten, Evelyn gave her first day of school a one hundred. We hope this level of enthusiasm lasts for the remaining 179 days.
She had a great day and can't wait to go back. On a "fun" scale from one to ten, Evelyn gave her first day of school a one hundred. We hope this level of enthusiasm lasts for the remaining 179 days.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
All on a Tuesday
I took off work on Tuesday for some middle of the week family fun. It started with getting the kids' pictures taken at Target (Evy had a good time), and then we took our lunch to the picnic tables at the Allegheny County airport to watch some airplanes and helicopters.
Brandon thought he might like to fly in one of the planes, but we weren't allowed to set up a lesson for a two-year-old. Instead we surprised the kids with a trip to Kennywood. Brandon was able to ride the planes in Kiddieland with Evy as the pilot.
It was a really fun weekday for everyone. Pictures from our busy Tuesday are on Flickr.
Brandon thought he might like to fly in one of the planes, but we weren't allowed to set up a lesson for a two-year-old. Instead we surprised the kids with a trip to Kennywood. Brandon was able to ride the planes in Kiddieland with Evy as the pilot.
It was a really fun weekday for everyone. Pictures from our busy Tuesday are on Flickr.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Birthday Boy
Brandon turned two yesterday. He'll tell you that he's six, but trust me, the kid is two.
He opened presents, tried to play with each of those presents, and then ate cake and ice cream. It was a great way to celebrate.
Brandon's second birthday pictures are on Flickr.
He opened presents, tried to play with each of those presents, and then ate cake and ice cream. It was a great way to celebrate.
Brandon's second birthday pictures are on Flickr.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Heart of Summer
It's 97˚ and humid outside, and Evy and Brandon are soaking up the sun with a bunch of mid-summer activities.
In the past two weeks they have been running through sprinklers, going to car cruises, attending the firemen's carnival, celebrating a family reunion, taking swimming lessons and much more.
Pictures from the heart of summer are on Flickr.
In the past two weeks they have been running through sprinklers, going to car cruises, attending the firemen's carnival, celebrating a family reunion, taking swimming lessons and much more.
Pictures from the heart of summer are on Flickr.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Night Riders
We visited Kennywood on Sunday afternoon to finish up a fun-filled wedding weekend. Evy and Brandon rode the train, took adults for a drive on the Auto Race, and tried out just about every ride in Kiddieland.
It was an evening filled with cousins, Potato Patch fries and another late bedtime.
More pictures from Kennywood are on Flickr.
It was an evening filled with cousins, Potato Patch fries and another late bedtime.
More pictures from Kennywood are on Flickr.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Flower Girl
Evelyn was very excited to be the flower girl at my cousin Valerie's wedding this past weekend. She's been looking forward to it for a whole year!
It was a great day and it lived up to her expectations - from the fancy dress and shoes, to the limo ride, to the aisle walk/petal drop, to the reception dancing.
She had a blast. You can tell by the pictures she took in the new Flower Girl! (EvyCam) album on Flickr.
So did we. Our photos from the wedding are on Flickr, too.
Congratulations Valerie and Greg!
It was a great day and it lived up to her expectations - from the fancy dress and shoes, to the limo ride, to the aisle walk/petal drop, to the reception dancing.
She had a blast. You can tell by the pictures she took in the new Flower Girl! (EvyCam) album on Flickr.
So did we. Our photos from the wedding are on Flickr, too.
Congratulations Valerie and Greg!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Happy Fourth!
We kicked off summer with a fun fourth of July weekend that included a picnic, some s'mores and a big parade. The big parade included old cars, marching bands and candy throwers. And lots of fire trucks and emergency vehicles with loud sirens.
More from the fourth and the beginning of summer are on Flickr.
More from the fourth and the beginning of summer are on Flickr.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Beach Week 2011
We just got home from a great week at the beach. Evy and Brandon had fun building sand castles, jumping in the waves and playing mini golf.
Lots more pictures of beach fun are on Flickr.
Lots more pictures of beach fun are on Flickr.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Feels Like Summer
Even though the calendar says it's still spring, Evelyn and Brandon have already enjoyed a few weeks of summer activities. Sunny and 94˚ during the beginning of June helps.
They've already been outside in their size-appropriate inflatable swimming pools.
They've picked strawberries right from the farmer's fields.
And nothing says summer like the taste of corn on the cob.
When the season really changes next week they'll be ready to go. More pictures of summer practice are on Flickr.
They've already been outside in their size-appropriate inflatable swimming pools.
They've picked strawberries right from the farmer's fields.
And nothing says summer like the taste of corn on the cob.
When the season really changes next week they'll be ready to go. More pictures of summer practice are on Flickr.