Snack Spot!

Ireland loves to get into the fridge and grab cheese, grapes, apples...whatever she can get herself...and then just plop down somewhere cool (the bottom of the fridge) and eat.

Labor day weekend

Piet and Sarah, from Iowa came and stayed with us over the Labor day weekend. It was a short visit, but we packed alot of things in. We went out to eat, we went to church, we went swimming, played some rock band and took Piet to the gym with me after a morning run together! We had a lot of fun with them here! I'm gald we have some family that are close distance that we can make weekend trips!

Aedan's birthday

Here is Aedan with his birthday cake and some of his friends. It was a bit chilly that day. In fact it was threatening rain and there was a little lightning when we first started the party, but none of the kids complained. One of Aedan's friends, though did ask if we could have music at the "pool party". Gees what was I thinking...no music! I guess the kids are getting older and would like that kind of stuff :) I'll remember it for next time!

Birthday Party @ the Pool

Aedan's birthdya party was so fun this year. We decided to have a swim party at our neighborhood pool. there were so many boys! Luckily a few parents stayed to socialize and help out. One of their favorite things to do that nights was run and jump into the shallow end of the pool. There were at least six kids jumping in a line. I'm surprised there were no injuries! These boys are actually all Harrison's friends - except the boy in the very back not quite running yet.

Back to School...In November?

Well, we have finally woken up from our two month slumber of no posts....sorry family and friends. But here are the kids on their first day of school. Aedan started first at the beginning of the week. Harrison started a few days after that. He had an orientation day, then a day off and then a regular day of school on Friday. I guess that's just to ease them into going to school. Growing up we would always get out of school early on Fridays. Fridays were great! In Ohio, they get one day a month where they start an hour later than the regular school day. I think, as a kid. I would prefer to get home earlier, but I think my kids like not having to rush out the door in the mornings.

NFL GAME!

Last Night Jamie went to his first ever NFL Football game. As you know Jamie is a big sports fan to say the least so he has always wanted to go to a NFL game. Jamie went with our Friend Paul and his two sons. He was able to get Pre-Season Tickets to the Cincinnati Bengals versus New Orleans Saints. The tickets originally cost $69.00 but he was able to get them for $12.50 plus shipping online due to it being a Pre-Season game. Even though, it was only Pre- Season and the Bengals lost 13-0, Jamie still enjoyed being there. The crowd of 65,000 fans wore all black or Orange. Here are a few pictures from the game!






















Here is a picture of the field as they prepare to introduce the Cincinnati Bengals team. Fireworks, Flames, Fans, Load Music and Cheerleaders all contributed to a memorable opening. Next year, Jamie plans on taking Aedan & Harrison. I think the boys might get a kick out of it as well.

Camera Problems

As you can see, we have not posted in a few weeks. I have been pretty busy taking the kids swimming, to the park, swimming, to their friends, and did I mention swimming. If the kids could spend all their free time at the pool they would. Aedan has become a great swimmer ever since our trip to Utah. Seeing his cousins Gavin and Jarron swimming gave him a big push to drop his floaties and swim. He now swims across the pool under water with ease. The big problem with all these activities is that I have not been able to take many pictures to document the events. The new camera that we finally bought after much delimia does not work as well as we would have hoped for. The camera takes double AA batteries and only last a few pictures before dying. It is very frustrating to say the least. Here are a few pictures we have been able to take.

Keean and Ireland and Wegerzyn Metro Park

Bad Hair Day!
(Ireland after Jumping on the Tramp)

The "Boys Club" at the Water Park