Watch Isabel & Claudia grow!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Zinni

This picture is out of order. Earlier this week we met up with our first visitors from our "old home". Anne, husband and 2 kids came out for a family wedding. We hooked up with them for a play in the park and a walk along the river front. I initially met Anne in graduate school. We both married, moved out of state and lost touch with each other. We met again when we both ended up living in the same area and working at the hospital together. We had a couple of playdates out West, Parker loved to swim in our old pool so it was awesome to see them again. We hope they come back out for some more visits.
Today is ZinZin's birthday. She is 7 years old. She loved her little presents and doggie treats. She had a relaxing day sleeping on our bed! Today we visited with Madeline, Connor and Gavin. Madeline hatched 5 butterflies and we were able to watch her release them.

Last weekend Adam's extended family hosted a family BBQ to welcome us to our new home. it was sunny and hot and they had a great water jumpy house for the kids to play in.

Isabel was a little timid to go down the big slide but she had fun playing with the older girls.

Isabel plays dress up. Claudia fits into top that I used to wear when i was a little girl. Handmade by Grandma Lala.

We headed up North and were about 40 miles from the border. We had fun exploring the rocks and land of the lakes.

Family picture.

I love several of these next pictures of Claudia. She found some "flowers" and was just in heaven being able to play with them.








Throwing rocks into the lake.


Action pose with Isabel. Behind her was the best restaurant where we went for lunch. I hope to feast there again soon.

My friend Kate came into town for a few days. Barb and I met her at the local zoo with all the kids. We had a blast catching up and trying to catch all the kids. Claudia and Margo pictured.

I have a picture of Barb and Kate holding Isabel when they came out to visit us out West. Here they are holding Claudia.

The kids: Brock, Savannah, Margo, Isabel and Claudia.

A couple of weekends ago after a tough day of house hunting, we headed to the river. We have found a great place that serves good margaritas and nachos. We have been there more than once already!

Monday, June 01, 2009

Up north

We headed out of town last weekend to the lake. It was a beautiful evening for a canoe ride, I didn't even get wet!
Greg's house is in the suburbs, but it is surrounded by lots of wild life. We see bunny rabbits, geese, ducks, deer and wild turkeys all the time. The other day we spotted this huge turtle heading to Greg's pond. Greg said it was a snapping turtle.
Baby Ellis is the BEST baby. Greg and Katie have really lucked out!
More pictures from last weekend up north. Here is a bald eagle hanging out on a tree 1 house over.
This pic is for Jen cause she misses Zinni so much. Zinni faithfully waited for ma and I to get back from our canoe ride.
Grandpa and Izzy feeding the seagulls.
We also spent one day at the zoo.
The best picture was of Adam, the girls and the BEAR!