I LOVE these pics

(Megs...that is the Hanna outfit you got Emma)

Go MARINERS

(yes we know they are the worst team this year, but gotta have team spirit..right? and don't you love those ruffle bums?)

Summer Days

We are very lucky to live near a fun park...so today we took advantage of the HOT weather (yes 84 is hot for us) and went to the park. Emma had her first slide ride and it is amazing to see Angel playing in the park this summer as opposed to last. Here are some pics from today, and I included the video of Angel sliding last summer and one from tonight. While she still can wave and blow kisses to the camera, this year she is much more independent, must do everything by HERSELF, and wanted to show the camera "again and again" how she could slide. Can't wait to see what next summer slide rides are like!

Spaghetti = Messy

FUNNY

Read THIS, so funny!!

Happy 7 Month Birthday!

Amazing to think how much you have changed in the past seven months. You have almost gained 2 pounds in the past month, a big growth spurt!! You have grown so long and love to bounce!! You smile all the time, especially at your big sister who makes you laugh. You are drooling a lot and we are waiting for that first tooth to pop in. You take a wonderful 2-3 hour nap, now if we can only get you to SLEEP at night!! You are not really thrilled about the REAL food yet and would rather nurse all day. You are starting to babble and just letting your personality show more and more each day!! We love you so much sweet girl!!

Movie

We watched Bella the other night...a truly beautiful movie about life, love, family, friendship and faith. How one decision can change a life and path forever. A little slow at times and hard to follow for me in the beginning, but for a low cost production film, I thought it definetly is worth a see and how refreshing to have some positive movies out there to watch!! Go check it out!

Tim Russert

Great article...CHECK IT OUT.

31 Years Ago...

...my wonderful parents were celebrating the start of their married life......and now have 4 daughters, 3 grandkids and a loving happy marriage. Mom and Dad we love you and looking forward to the next 31 years!

Good Morning

The little ones have settled into a routine of laying in my bed together and watching Little Einsteins while I get ready for the day...Angel is so funny because she always has to hold Emma's hand while she snuggles.

Fathers Day Wrap Up

Well the dads had a good Fathers Day...even got to watch some of the golf championship and the basketball game. The weather was beautiful so we enjoyed (especially Angel) time playing outside. We enjoyed just time together and a yummy dinner mom made. Jason once again has told me that THIS cheesecake is his favorite...just with all the only favorites! Even though I had a crust problem, this Mocha Cheesecake was very yummy. Click on pic if you would like recipe. We are also looking forward to very clean cars, garages etc with Jason's new powerful Shop Vac he got and lots of camping trips with his new tent that we can now all fit in!! And we look for lots of yummy barbecues from dad's new grill. Hope all the dads out there had a great day...and Megs the slide show with ALL the pics from the day is for you silly!

Nike Model

Can you guess who got her this adorable Nike outfit and shoes? Too cute!

Say "cheese"

Angel was cracking us up....everything we did to try and get her to smile for the camera she decided to mimic...silly girl!

Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads and granddads out there! I am so blessed to still have my grandfathers around, a wonderful loving father so close, a fantastic father-in-law and a hubby that has made such a caring and special daddy!! The girls love their Papa and all the time and attention he gives them. We appreciate all the hard work and sacrifices you make for your family and are so blessed to be your girls! Looking forward to a nice day at my folks house and eating yummy food!! Jason picked out a new cheesecake recipe, so we will let you know the taste verdict later. For now, some pics from after mass....

Bumper Sticker

"Next time you think you are so perfect, go try walking on water!"

Cool tricks...

Ok, this first tip I learned in VA from my mother-in-law. To avoid those round shape bubbled up hamburgers when you make them homemade...just put a thumb indentation in the middle of the patty before cooking....stays nice and flat!!

This next one my mom just told me yesterday and we had to try it and it worked!! If you ever lock your keys in the car and you can call your hubby or someone who has another unlock button to your car. If they are talking on a cell phone, they can hold the key unlock pad up to the phone, hit the keys and your car will unlock!! It's like magic!! (although I am sure there is some very profound technical explanation for how this works)

Another Male...

...will be added to the family! Casey proposed to Caitlin last night!! So Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan will be official sometime next year...sorry she hasn't figured out all the millions of details in the last 12 hours. We are so happy for her and I am so glad they stopped by late last night so I could take the mandatory ring shots!! Congrats you guys, we love you!

Big girl

Emma has been "sitting up" now for a couple weeks....still gets a bit wobbly and falls over...I think she is so tall she just can't keep her body up yet. Gotta love the drooling and smacking of the lips too...

Daddy's Cup

Visiting with Friends

We had a great time Monday visiting with our friends, the O'Kray's, before they left to go back home to DC. Maddy and Angel had lots of fun playing and it was so good to catch up with Mary. Hopefully we can see each other again soon!