How Blessed Are We...

I'm sad...

2011-03-02T20:29:00.004-05:00

Today was the day I've dreaded for 5 1/2 years, Matthew's kindergarten registration. I simply can't believe my time as a full time stay-at-home-mom is about over. It used to annoy the heck out of me for people to tell me "enjoy it, it will go so fast" and all those other sayings, but IT IS SO TRUE. I hope he adjusts well and transitions better than Alexis did, yikes. He was very excited tonight and Alexis is just as excited to have him in 'her' school.

Mikey's 40

2011-03-01T20:17:00.003-05:00

Today is Mike's 40th birthday. We celebrated with his favorite cake-an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. The kids picked it out and designed it. They were so proud!!

This and that...

2011-02-17T15:32:00.003-05:00

Here I sit looking out my front door at the beautiful 60 degree day God has given to us and realizing how much I am over winter already! I didn't fully understand how much I rely on nice days, either temperature or sun wise, but let me tell you...I am ready for spring.

Not much has been happening on our home front. I got my staples out this past Saturday (didn't hurt a bit) so I guess I'm all done with my head injury and thank goodness it healed quickly and without any complications. I have joined a Bible Study on Thursday mornings and am really enjoying that. I've met some great women and am learning a lot! Tomorrow I get to be a substitute teacher in Matt's preschool class and I'm looking forward to that. Should be interesting...On Saturday after Alexis' soccer game us and two other couples are heading up to our friends cabin for an overnight stay and to do some sledding. We've been doing this the past couple of years just to break up the winter and it's always a good time, complete with lots of laughs and gaining a few pounds from all the food we take along! We'll see if there is much snow left after our past several warm days but if not, we'll just hole up in the cabin and do nothing!

I'm hoping the next post will have some pictures to go with it as I seem to be lacking in the photography department lately.

xoxo

ER Visit

2011-02-05T09:13:00.003-05:00

The kids decided they HAD to go to Nana and Pop's last night so I cooked Mike and I dinner and we were just going to lay low and hang out. He had just gotten back from a trip to Lancaster so he really wasn't up to driving anywhere and that was fine with me. He's been on the hunt for a new scraper blade for the tractor for when he plows snow. Low and behold when he was in Lancaster (farm country of PA) he found one and brought it home. He decided he would get this one out the same way he got the other one out and that was by hooking a chain to it and lifting it out of his truck and then lowering it down. Simple enough right? I was just to stand there and make sure it didn't swing wildly around as he lowered it. Yep-when he was lowering it the chain must have had a kink in it that straightened out with the weight of it and it came undone and the blade when crashing down. I jumped back worried about my toes and then realized I'd been hit in the head with something hard! (We first thought it was a piece of the chain but now we think it was one of the hydraulic cables on the blade) Then the blood came. (I've never had stitches or a broken bone before so I was a bit concerned to say the least) We went up to his parents to grab some towels and off to the ER we went. It felt like the whole side of my head was split open. They got me to a room and cleaned the area pretty well and discovered it was only 2.5 centimeters. So they had to STAPLE-eek-it up with 3 staples. (Getting the staples in didn't hurt at all either) I have to have the staples in for 8 days. The worst part: I can't get my hair colored (and it is in desperate need) for 2 weeks! The best part: Mike got to see, under those wonderful hospital lights, just how gray I really am and that I am not just spending money to have it colored for fun!

Have a good weekend!!

Fun Weekend

2011-01-30T20:49:00.002-05:00

We had a great weekend and now we are all beat! As a matter of fact, it is 8:40pm and Mike has already headed upstairs!

Friday the kids spent the night with Nana and Pop while we went out with a group of friends. What a great time we had laughing and just hanging out. Saturday welcomed us with a fresh coating of snow that continued all morning. Alexis had a soccer game at 11 and then because of the snow we went over to our friend's, the Moyer's, house and had lunch and the kids played for a few hours. That way we didn't have to drive home and then back in for the 3:30 birthday party Alexis attended at the bowling ally. Then it was off to Chuck and Jane's for dinner and then finally bed time. Today has brought us another busy day starting with church and then home for a quick lunch before our PSU activities. While I took the kids to church, Mike ran 12 miles with his running group as they start to ramp up their training for the April marathon. Mike and I then went to the wrestling match for the highly anticipated PSU/Iowa match and we weren't able to pull it off. We certainly didn't look like the #1 team in the nation. It was fun to watch though, as I haven't been to a wrestling match in about 13 years! We were given 4 awesome Lady Lion basketball tickets so Nana and Pop took the kids to watch the game and were thrilled to be in the front row. Alexis will be getting a t-shirt this week autographed by the whole team and she is beyond excited. (It helps to know the man working the game table!!)

I am planning to drive to Altoona on Tuesday for an informational meeting with the PSU Altoona nursing school to make sure I have all my ducks in a row to apply later this fall for next falls program. I hope I do because I am getting very excited about it! I say I'm 'planning' to go because we're in line for a pretty good snow and ice storm on Tuesday and Wednesday. I guess if I miss this one I'll have to plan for the March date and we all know what a good planner I am!

Have a great week!

The New Bed

2011-01-23T21:44:00.001-05:00

New Bed and sorts

2011-01-23T13:45:00.005-05:00

Alexis got her new bed this week and was so excited about it. Her Aunt Betsy and Uncle John got her a bed canopy for Christmas and she had to wait until the new bed came to be able to put the canopy up. Today was the day. What a princess she is now. She's tucked away in her bed reading a book and looks so cute and cozy. Here's a picture of her new digs:

technical difficulties...hopefully uploaded soon

We're gearing up to watch the Steelers head into the Super Bowl tonight and looking forward to another snowstorm that is supposed to be headed our way later this week. Crossing our fingers its a big one!

Whole Lotta Nothin'

2011-01-16T20:16:00.002-05:00

January has been relaxing for us. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has settled down and we're able to slow down and enjoy. Alexis has started indoor soccer and really seems to be having a great time. Her skills seem to be improving also so that's a plus. Matt is having a great time in school. We're working on sitting still in circle time, that seems to be our biggest challenge as of late! Mike was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Steelers/Ravens game this past Saturday and had a great time. Lucky duck! As for me, I've just been plugging along and enjoying being back in my routine. I'm hopeful that we'll be getting a big snowstorm to keep us all stuck at home for a few days. Hope you all are enjoying your January. I'll try to get a few pictures of the kids to post soon.

Good Start

2011-01-06T16:35:00.002-05:00

6 days in and 2011 is going well. We've been trying to settle back into our routine this week but I must admit, it's been rough! I, as well as the kids, have had the worst time getting up in the mornings. This is my first week back at the gym after an almost 4 week hiatus while recovering from pneumonia. (Doesn't seem that long but it is to your body) I have been so exhausted in the evenings from it and I'm not even close to the activity level I was when I got sick. Oh well, slow and steady wins the race or so they say! The kids seem to be doing just otherwise. Alexis had a bit of a breakdown after school today but 'nothing' seems to be reason. That tells me she's either exhausted or getting sick. I'm hopeful she's just tired, stay tuned. I got to go out to lunch today with a friend, just the two of us. It was very nice to sit and converse uninterrupted. Then we hit Starbucks and that hit the spot on this freezing cold day. We're supposed to be getting 2-4 inches of snow tonight so the kids are anxious that they can go sledding. We've had no snow yet this winter so we're hopeful it's coming our way.

Until next time...

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T19:52:00.002-05:00

We just wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2011! May it bring you all good health and much happiness.

xoxo
Mike, Megan, Alexis and Matt

Happy Birthday Alexis

2010-12-28T08:23:00.002-05:00

It's official, she turned 7! I can't believe it. It seems like yesterday that we were coming home from the hospital and now she's turning 7, wow! We had a busy day on Sunday celebrating Alexis' birthday. I think she enjoyed herself and was excited with even more gifts to add to the Christmas day collection.

Her new bracelet

Box of art supplies

Cake time

A little help with the candles

Christmas 2010

2010-12-26T08:16:00.005-05:00

Our Christmas was wonderful as always. We started the day by opening gifts at home, then off to Nana and Pop's and then later to Grandma and Granddad's. Santa was good to the kids and then of course the grandparents and aunts and uncles came through with even more! I'm trying to work on a per person limit for next year so we'll see! The best part was just hearing and seeing the kids reactions to everything, it's priceless. As I've said before, that's what makes my Christmas now-the joy on my kids faces!! Here are a few pictures from yesterday. Today we're celebrating Alexis' 7th birthday so more pictures to follow!

Santa has arrived

stockings

Alexis' reaction

Matt

The Aftermath...

Anxious

2010-12-21T06:50:00.002-05:00

Here we are, 4 days until Christmas and I can hardly stand it. Something very funny happened when I became a mother. My Christmas excitement has taken to a whole new level. I think I may be just as excited for Christmas morning as they are. I love the joy and excitement in their faces and the complete innocence that they have as they feel the magic of Santa. I remember it as a child and I love seeing it through my children. I'm so glad that with being sick this year, I was able to still be in the spirit, something I was worried about as I laid in bed for 5 days! All the cookies are baked (I made more this year than any other year) and we are ready for the big guy to come sliding down the chimney! I'll post some Christmas morning pictures to share with you all. Until then...

Merry Christmas!!

Feeling Better

2010-12-17T07:31:00.003-05:00

Wow, what a difference a week will make. I'm feeling much better thanks to some antibiotics and am looking forward to the weekend. Today after school will start the cookie baking marathon of the weekend. I've got a pile of recipes I'd like to make so we'll see how far I get. The kids have their church Christmas program on Sunday so they have a little practice for it tomorrow. Then on Sunday they're going on a train ride in Bellefonte with my parents and sisters. Should be a fun weekend overall. It blows my mind to think at this time next week it will be Christmas Eve! Where does the time go?? Enjoy your weekend.

The Verdict...

2010-12-10T19:33:00.003-05:00

It's now day 5 and I am still sick. Betsy took me to my doctors office this morning who ordered a chest x ray and blood work and it came back that I have pneumonia! I've never had it before but I am anxious for Mike to get home with my new antibiotic to try and kick this for good!

Sick

2010-12-08T13:28:00.004-05:00

Here I sit in the same spot as the last 3 days, my bed, and wonder what has attacked my body?! I haven't been this sick in any time frame that I can remember. Today I feel like I may be starting to turn a corner and I'm anxiously awaiting a phone call from my doctor's office saying that they'll phone me in a prescription. (I think I have a sinus infection now) I missed Matthew's school Christmas program which just broke my heart, especially since he was Wise Man #1 with a little speaking part! Mike taped it for me so I'm hoping to watch it later on today. Mike has been Mr Mom and my nurse these last 3 days...I'm so lucky! He's been great. He even had to take over a play date for me as the little boys father was having surgery-in case your asking yourself why we just didn't cancel=) He took the boys to McDonald's so they were pretty happy, much happier than they would've been with the mac and cheese I had planned to make them!

On a good note, Jane was released from 18 long days in the hospital. We're praying she continues to recover well and takes it slow. Glad you're home Grandma!!

That's about it on our front. Hopefully this is the last day I have to sit in this bed but then it's on to disinfecting everything so nobody else gets this nasty bug!

Hopefully you all are healthy and enjoying this most wonderful season!
xoxoxo

Happenings

2010-12-04T12:46:00.004-05:00

I love this time of year. I love everything about it...the sights, the sounds, the smells, the joy. Last night Matt's preschool had an Advent Family Fun Night where we could have pizza and the kids could make crafts and play games. It makes me sad to think that it was our last one as he'll be in kindergarten next year. We enjoyed ourselves there and then a few of the Moms sent the kids home with Daddy and we went out for a bit. I really do have a great group of friends and I am so blessed. This morning I took the kids (while Mike is out hunting) to an event called the Elve's Gift Shop. It was our first year but I can see this becoming a yearly event for us. You can give the kids as much money as you want and all items are between $1-$4. Then you give them a list of people to buy for and the 'elves' (girl scouts) take the around to do their shopping while the adults enjoy some silent auctions, cookies and a few other 'grown up' vendors. They loved going shopping all by themselves and telling me what they got everyone. I am anxious to see what they got for Mike and I. We're going to finish the last minute decorating and watch a holiday cartoon.

We had a sad event this week as one of our cats, Java, went to Heaven. He got sick about 5 weeks ago and went downhill very fast. Alexis was most affected by it and many tears were shed but she's adjusting well to it.

We are still waiting for Grandma Jane to get home from the hospital. She's improving and doing better so it's looking like it will be sometime within the next couple of days. Betsy is up for the next week and has been taking good care of her in the hospital as well as helping with things at home. We sure do appreciate her being here!

Enjoy your weekend.

A Milestone Day

2010-11-28T19:33:00.003-05:00

Alexis lost her first tooth tonight. She has been playing with that thing for the last 3 or 4 weeks but she was determined to get it out over her Thanksgiving break! I can hardly believe it. She seems so grown up now...*sigh. She is thrilled and anxious to see what the tooth fairy brings her!!

Thanksgiving

2010-11-27T18:21:00.002-05:00

This years Thanksgiving was out of the norm for us...we only had to eat one meal! While it was nice to only stuff ourselves once, the circumstances could have been different. We usually go to my parents in Bellefonte for lunch and then come up to Chuck and Jane's for dinner. Unfortunately while we were away last weekend in D.C. for the PSU/Indiana game Jane came down with severe stomach pains on Saturday morning that landed her in the hospital and then having emergency surgery Saturday evening. Chuck was able to come down and eat with us which made us all happy. (We are still waiting for Jane to be released from the hospital and are hopeful it will be in the next few days). We are so blessed to have such wonderful parents, friends and family members. I hope you all know how special you are to us and we are so thankful. We are getting very excited for the Christmas holiday and all that goes along with it.

We hope you all were able to reflect on all the blessings in your life. Much love xoxoxo

Dentist

2010-11-17T07:25:00.001-05:00

This is a picture from the dentist yesterday. I love that Alexis feels so comfortable and relaxed when she's there!! Too funny!

1st Grade Picture

2010-11-09T17:10:00.003-05:00

I've been waiting for the school pictures to arrive in the backpack for weeks now. They came today and I think (of course) that it turned out so cute. I can't believe how big she's getting. I love to compare the year to year pictures as I put the new one in the frame and I can't believe how fast the time is going!!

Trick or Treat 2010

2010-11-04T18:22:00.002-04:00

For some unknown reason I did not take a "formal" picture of the kids with their halloween costumes on?! These are the best I could come up with. We got plenty of use from the costumes this year as we started halloween week by trick-or-treating at our local Wegman's grocery store and then on Thursday we went store to store at the mall. On Sunday we went to Bellefonte and did the regular festivities with little Connor. The kids had a great time and I'm trying now to get rid of the chocolate that is in the house...however, my method of removal isn't the best one!

Matt as Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story

Alexis was our beautiful Snow Princess!!

Jack-O-Lanterns

2010-10-24T19:37:00.008-04:00

Today was the day to carve our yearly jack-o-lanterns. The kids both drew their faces on paper first and then Mike carved them out for them. Matthew took a huge step this year and actually pulled the 'guts' out himself. If you look closely (or you can click on the picture to make it bigger) you'll see his facial expressions to see what I mean!

Wonderful Weekend

2010-10-18T06:43:00.007-04:00

We had a great weekend!! Friday after school the kids went to Nana and Pop's for the weekend. They spent the day on Saturday at the Pittsburgh Zoo with Nana, Pop, Aunt Kate, Uncle Freddy, Aunt Em and Connor. They had a blast! Mike and I spent the day in the beautiful (but breezy) 57* full sun fall weather. He had his big 50 mile relay race so I went out to watch and cheer him and some friends on throughout the course. Later that night we joined some fellow racers downtown for some drinks and fun. They all did an amazing job out there, it is a very tough course. Sunday was church and then we joined a few friends and their families at Harner Farm for a corn maze and then of course an ice cream cone to finish it off! Again, it was beautiful out. The leaves are changing, the sun was shining and the company was great!! I love weekends like this. As busy as it sounded it was so relaxed! We'll see what this week brings us.

Mike running his final leg of the race.

Harner Farm family picture.

Alexis and Matt enjoying the pumpkins.

A Few Pictures...

2010-10-14T14:34:00.004-04:00

This is the sight I found when I looked in the back seat of our car on the way to the beach! Alexis got her own make-up kit from Nana!!

Matthew's 5th birthday part at Grange Fair. I can't believe my baby is 5 already!!

Alexis' first day of 1st grade and Matthew's first day of Jr-K. Much better for Alexis from last year-no tears!!

Warrior Dash

2010-10-10T20:13:00.002-04:00

This weekend found Mike and I in Lancaster. John and Betsy flew into Baltimore and joined us for a fun filled few days. I served as photographer, cheerleader, etc as the 3 of them ran the Warrior Dash race! (If you've not heard of it you should look it up, it's pretty cool) It is a 3.15 mile run with 12 (or 13?) obstacles in it. Let me just say I WILL be doing this next year with them. It was so much fun! They all had great times with Mike at 20:35 min, John at 27+/- min and Betsy at 31 +/- min. We are still waiting on the official times from the website but those are our estimates. (Mike had a watch on so he thinks his is pretty close) This race ends with you crawling under barbed wire in the mud and then jumping over 2 rows of fire. After the race it's one big party. They had food, beer, bands and tons of people. So much fun from the normal day to day events! Other than the actual race it was so nice to visit with John and Betsy for a few days! I'm hoping to get some pictures posted as soon as I can figure out what's causing the technical difficulties. Stay tuned...

Technical Difficulties

2010-10-06T14:04:00.002-04:00

I am really, really trying to upload some pictures to this blog but for some unknown reason and several attempts it doesn't seem to be happening right now?! I'll keep trying...

Mike and I are headed to Lancaster this weekend to meet up with John and Betsy so the three of them can run the Warrior Dash race. I'm am the cheerleader/photographer so let's hope I can get some pictures posted from it. If you've never heard of it it is a 3.1 mile race with obstacle's set up throughout the course. They end with crawling through the mud to a free beer and a big ole turkey leg...can't wait, sounds fun!

Stay tuned for some pictures...from the race and/or random kid pictures!

xoxo
Megan

Fresh and New

2010-10-04T20:32:00.000-04:00

Well here I am again. I'm sure if I went back a few posts I would see that I said I would blog more...and I didn't! I'm turning over a new leaf and what better time than now to start! I've been inspired by a few friends whose blogs I love to read and I know how anxious I get for their new posts so I'm back...

I am not even going to try to catch up from last Christmas but I'll just say it's been BUSY. Alexis started 1st grade in September and Matthew is in his last year of preschool. I remember thinking how long it would be until both my babies were in school all day-seemed like it was forever away-and now we are down to months.

They are both getting excited for the upcoming holidays. The toy magazines are coming in the mail and just as I did as a kid, the highlighting and circling of all the toys that are being wished for is happening! I am as excited for the holidays as the kids. I was just telling Mike tonight that I am practicing such restraint by making myself wait until after Halloween to do my Christmas cards-crazy, I know!

I will try to post some pictures soon. It doesn't seem to want to let me do it right now, hmmm...maybe I've been away a tad to long!?

Much love
Megan

Christmas and Alexis' Birthday

2009-12-29T17:40:00.001-05:00

Well, it's here and done! Christmas was here and went and my baby girl turned 6!! We had a great holiday and hope you all did also. I am ashamed to say that while I did get everything on video Christmas morning I didn't take one still picture of the kids opening their gifts. Shame on me! As with everyone else, this time of year is super busy for us. The kids had various activities with church and school to perform in. Then Alexis was asked to be an angel in the children's Christmas service at church. We usually head to my mom and dad's in Bellefonte but we had an ice storm that held us up until after lunch. We got down there (in our pj's) after lunch to open gifts and then made it to Mike's parents for dinner and gifts with them. Mike's sister, Heidi, and her kids are visiting us from Arizona so we've been busy seeing them. We've been enjoying our time together and are looking forward to another great year. Here's to 2010!!!

Breakfast with Santa

Christmas morning

Alexis' carousel cake

Us ringing the bells for Interfaith Mission for church.

Tis the Season

2009-12-01T14:15:00.000-05:00

Well, we did it. We went for our Christmas tree. Every year at this time I say how next year will not be as busy and I'll try to calm things down...this wasn't the year. As a matter of fact, this has been the busiest year I can remember in a looonnnggg time. We have the house decorations up and the kids are getting very excited, which gets me excited. We'll put the tree up next weekend and then the countdown to Santa begins. Here are a few pictures from the trek to the tree for you to enjoy.

Matt helping Uncle Pete carry his tree.

Kids wanted a silly face picture

Halloween Costumes

2009-11-02T06:30:00.000-05:00

Well, here it is, November already!! I've got to start my Christmas cards soon=) But before any of that I just wanted to share this years halloween costumes with you. Alexis was Hannah Montana (whom she's not even allowed to watch on tv but...) and Matt was our pirate. They went trick-or-treating with their cousin Gretchen and had a blast.

Sled riding and jack-o-lanterns

2009-10-27T15:21:00.000-04:00

Thought I'd post a few pictures of our recent few weeks. I am simply amazed that Sunday is the 1st of November. Where does the time go???? Last week we had our first snow day already with our record breaker snowfall so the kids took advantage of it and went sledding. They were pretty disappointed when they found out that the heavy, wet snow is only good for snow balls and not for sledding. They had fun anyway! We've got our pumpkins carved for Halloween and are gearing up for trick-or-treat this Saturday. I'll post more pictures if I am able to get some. They're calling for (more) rain for us. That could make for a miserable mommy chaperone that evening. Although with the promise of a few chocolates that evening I may be ok =)

Fall and School

2009-10-15T08:54:00.001-04:00

Happy Fall~

So fall is here so the calendar says and the weather man too...it's rainy, cold and today they're even calling for snow. We've had a busy September and October so far.

Mike trained and ran in a 50 mile race called the Tussey Mountainback. He was part of a relay team and they won their relay division. It was very exciting for him. School is in full session. Alexis isn't adjusting as we'd hoped she would to kindergarten so that's been difficult. She cries almost everyday but it seems to be on the upside so we're hopeful for that. Matthew, on the other hand, loves school. At one point we had him crying because he wanted to go to school(he's only 3 days a week) and Alexis crying because she wanted to stay home!! I tell ya, can't win for trying.

We finally broke down and bought a hot tub that we've wanted since we built our house. The kids (and I) LOVE it. We also just had our 3rd Annual Weyandt fall festival. It was a lot of fun and Mike did the hayrides again-always the favorite thing to do.

Hope this finds you all well.

Mike after he finished his part of the relay race in the Tussey Mountainback.

Hayride from the fall party

kids in the new hot tub

Matt and Daddy driving the tractor for the hayrides

Today was Matt's day

2009-09-09T16:17:00.001-04:00

Today was Matt's first day of preschool. He was soooo excited! We dropped him off and he went right to the toys and could've cared less that we were leaving. I'm so happy for him that he enjoyed it. He didn't want to come home when it was time to leave either.

1st day of kindergarten

2009-09-08T16:38:00.000-04:00

This is after she got off the bus.

Greeting Mommy from the bus...

Alexis had a great first day of kindergarten! It started off a bit rocky to say the least but she came home smiling and gave us 2 thumbs up! She loved the bus ride and is excited to go back tomorrow! Yeah!!

Matt turned 4!!

2009-09-01T08:09:00.001-04:00

Well, it's official. My baby is 4 and we celebrated at the Grange Fair. We had so many friends and family show up come to help us celebrate and we are so thankful for that. (Not to mention them paying admission to the fair to come to a birthday party:)) At one point we had to question whether it was a birthday party or Christmas with all of the gifts he received. He was so excited the entire day. Here are a few pictures of the day. Enjoy!

End of Summer

2009-08-25T07:05:00.000-04:00

Hi all

Another busy month has passed us by and I'm starting to dread the upcoming weeks. I am having real difficulty with Alexis starting kindergarten!! I know she'll be fine and by the end of September be well on her way but YIKES!!!

Anyway, we're off to Grange Fair this week so I'll have lots of pics to post-I hope-from us camping and having fun over there. Matthew will be turning 4 on Sunday so we'll be celebrating that and then he's off to preschool. I start my Chemistry class tomorrow so in a few weeks all but Mike will be back in the classroom!

I just got back from a girls trip to Washington DC. We packed in as many museums as we could in 3 days and I think we still could've used 3 more. We had a great time!

Happy last week of summer!!

More summer fun

2009-08-08T19:59:00.001-04:00

Hi all~

It is hard to believe that it is August already! We've had a very busy summer and this last part doesn't seem to be slowing down much. These are some pictures from our trip to TN and our camping trip to Knoebel's amusement park. We had a blast. We went with our camping buddies, the Moyer family and the Gordon family. We had a great time riding the rides and camping. It was a big week for us with Alexis in particular. It started with her being big enough to ride the roller coaster's at the park-scared me to death!! She loved every thrill ride we'd let her on! Then, the next week she had "kindercamp." Her school's kindergarten does a 3 day (1/2 days) mock run of kindergarten. They got to meet their teachers and see the classroom and do some small activities. She did pretty well overall, should be an interesting September. Now we're getting ready to pack up the camper for the grange fair and to celebrate Matt's 4th birthday. Football is right around the corner and I'm so excited. (Mike and I are headed to Pittsburgh this week to watch a Steeler preseason game, can't wait!! Hope all is well.

Trip to Tennessee

2009-07-21T21:44:00.000-04:00

We've been having a great trip in Tennesee. The kids did great on the airplane ride and had fun with it. They've gone swimming with cousin Jack, 'playing' with Stephen, gone shopping, been riding their 'hot wheels' bikes. Today we went to a place in Kentucky called Kentucky Down Under. It is a small scale wildlife place with Australian animals such as kangaroo's, emu's, dingo's and lots of birds. The kids had a great time feeding the birds, they got to milk a cow, pet an emu and a kangaroo. Matthew was happy to see all the animals that he watches in the Wiggles movies! They also have a huge cave that we got to go down into. Alexis wasn't so sure about going down but when we came out she wanted to go back down again! Tomorrow we're going to celebrate Betsy's birthday-should be a great day! I'll post more pictures as they come:) Hope this finds everyone well!!

Pictures

2009-07-16T21:28:00.001-04:00

Alexis as the fill in at the parade with friends. She was such a natural!

Oh, Matt being so cool!

Summer

2009-07-14T20:42:00.001-04:00

Not too sure where this summer has gone. This is the busiest I can remember us being. We got back from the beach and had about 4 days to unpack and unwind and then it was 4th of July! In what seems to be a new (and funny) tradition, we pulled our camper to my sister's house and camped in her driveway for the second year. They have a great 4th party with tons of family and friends. Then last week the kids and I babysat my 3 month old nephew, Connor. He was such a great baby for us! A friend and I took our combined 5 kids that week down to children's day at the arts festival last Wednesday. After that we thought we had a free Saturday with the kids staying over for their usual Friday night sleepover at Nana and Pop's house. A quick phone call and that all changed...we all got to be part of a parade with some good friends who are involved with a baton group. Matt got to throw candy and Alexis held the banner for the group, complete with the cute little outfit (she was invited to be a twirler but was upset that she didn't know the routine). The parade was then followed by a fun filled birthday party. And now this week we've been to vacation bible school all week (it ends on Thursday) and then Friday we leave on a somewhat last minute trip to Tennessee. We're looking forward to some warm weather-it's been very mild here this summer so far. Combine this with my class and all the other 'normal' activities and I'm ready for some relaxing. I can't complain though, we've had a great time and are loving life!! I have tons of pictures and as soon as I find my camera cable I'll be sure to post them!! Love to all-Megan

Vacation to the Outer Banks

2009-06-21T21:07:00.000-04:00

Hello

We just got back last night from a trip to the Outer Banks of NC. We had a great time with Mike's parent's, sister Betsy, nephew Stephen and his roommate from college. It was a very relaxing vacation-good thing since we came home to a house full of dust from getting our hardwood floors refinished and I came home with some sort of stomach flu!! The kids had a blast and we were happy to be able to go. Here are a few pics from the trip...

The airplane pictures are from the plane ride we took up and down the coast. It was awesome. I have some other pictures to post but they're still on my camera-I'll get them on soon! Enjoy!

Fun Times

2009-06-07T21:53:00.001-04:00

We had a great weekend, hope you all did also. Saturday we took the kids, along with some friends, to the Bellefonte Children's fair. It's a nice little fair with kids games, animals, face painting, etc. just for the kiddo's. Alexis held a ball python at the urging of her Uncle Fred and I was about to get sick just watching-I HATE snakes, with a passion.

The first picture is to brighten your day. We went to Lake Raystown with friends on Sunday. The kids had a blast. This is the picture of Matt in all his glory. Everytime I see this picture it just makes me crack up laughing. What a card he is! Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Oh how I love these kids...

Slacker

2009-06-03T06:39:00.000-04:00

Hi all

I've really been slacking with this blog...sorry! We've been so busy and I just haven't taken any pictures. Good news is that we're going to the beach next weekend so I'll take my camera (of course) and I'll update while I'm there. We're really excited about going. We're going with Mike's mom and dad and the kids can't wait. Alexis has 4 days of school left and then she's off to kindergarten in the fall! We've already been camping twice, driving to Hershey on Monday to tour chocolate world while we're down there for a dr appt and then it's off to the beach. I have one new picture to show. It's of my new car! I've been eyeing these cars up for a very long time and while there was no REAL reason I needed a new car, at 117,000 miles and 6 years of ownership I was starting to get the itch. It was one of those moments that when I pulled out of the lot in my new car I asked myself why I just did that:) Anyway, we all love it and it'll be around a long time!

Hopefully this finds you all well. I'll post more in the coming weeks, I promise :)

Megan

Easter

2009-04-14T12:55:00.001-04:00

Happy Easter-a few days late! These are a few pictures from our church Easter egg hunt and the kids all dressed up for church. They loved it. Alexis liked visiting the Easter bunny but Matthew had to keep his distance and not get too close. We had everyone to our house for dinner on Sunday including my new nephew, Connor, who was celebrating his 1st Easter! We had a great time. The weather held up enough that the kids could have an egg hunt outside and be able to play a while out there.

I hope to be posting more pictures as the summer activities start up. We go on Monday to sign Alexis up for kindergarten!! Time is just flying by us...

Newest member of family

2009-03-24T17:43:00.000-04:00

Hi all-

My sister, Katie (Natalie), had her baby this morning. Connor Thomas was born at 10:54 am weighing 7lbs 7oz and was 22 inches long. We went to the hospital last night at 11:30pm and waited patiently all night for him to come. It has been a VERY long time since I've pulled an all nighter (with a psychology test at 8:30 this morning to boot) but it was so worth it! Fred, Kate and Connor are doing great!

Trip to Crayola factory

2009-03-13T08:01:00.001-04:00

We took a road trip to the Crayola factory this past week. Our friends, Joe and Stephanie and their girls went along with us. The kids had a great time and got lots of new crayons, markers, etc. The adults were delighted to find out how the crayons are made and to our relief they're still made her in the good ole' USA (Pennsylvania even).

Mike and Alexis making beautiful things with the melted crayon wax.

Family portrait with Mr Crayon Matt goofin' around.

Aj and Matt playing with their new modeling clay!

50th anniversary weekend

2009-03-08T14:37:00.000-04:00

Here are a few pictures from this weekend from Mike's parents 50th anniversary party. All of Mike's sisters and brothers were in with all the kids. Some from Arizona, some from Tennessee and some from Colorado. It was a great time even though Alexis was sick the whole time(she still managed to give a great smile for any pictures taken). I don't have one of the special couple but when I get it I'll upload it for you all to see. The kids really enjoyed having all their aunts, uncles and cousins here to play with.

This is Matthew's first suit. He loved it so much he wanted to wear it on Sunday to breakfast!

The kids were attached to Uncle John and Jack all weekend. They loved having all the family to play with. The other picture is Matthew's dessert-pretty nice for a child's dessert!

Waiting...

2009-02-25T10:36:00.000-05:00

Hi all

Not too much new here. We've just been muddling through these last few weeks of cold weather. We just had my sister's baby shower so now we're just waiting on the arrival of baby Connor. He's due to arrive the end of March(hopefully March 31st)

Mike got me a fantastic 30th birthday gift-a day at the spa and an overnight stay at a bed/breakfast type place. I'm going with 3 of my girlfriends and can't wait.

Next weekend all of Mike's sister's and brother's and families will be in town to celebrate his parent's 50th wedding anniversary. They're having a dinner for everyone so we're really looking forward to visiting and celebrating with them.

Again, sorry I don't have much to report or too many pictures. We're just hoping the end is in sight for winter and spring will be right around the corner.

This is from Kate and Fred's shower. Alexis gave them a gift, which Kate picked out and paid for! She was thrilled to give it to them and she even wrapped it herself!

Fun times

2009-02-12T21:12:00.000-05:00

Quick pics from today...too cute not to capture! Matthew is very into slaying dragons right now. It's a step away from the princess dresses and always wanting to be Sleeping Beauty. We've talked him into being the Prince and now he has to fight the 'angry dragon.'

I'm trying to get used to Alexis' haircut. Every time I look at her she seems to look older!

Stuff

2009-02-04T21:40:00.000-05:00

Since I haven't posted in a while I'll tell you a little bit of what's been going on. Nothing really exciting...

-I am preparing for my first exam in Psychology on Tuesday-keep your fingers crossed, I'm a terrible test taker, really, I am!

-I am going out of my mind trying to schedule my life for the next several years with my courses-when/where to take them-blah, blah, blah...Why can't PSU schedule out for the next 4 years at least. I mean, really, I'm not taking anything out of the ordinary. Work with me Pres. Spanier-I'm a planner, everybody knows it. All I want is a basic Chem class to fit in with my son's preschool. Lesson #1 Finish college before kids, it's a helluva lot easier to juggle things.

-The big discussion lately with Alexis is how she doesn't want to get her shots for kindergarten. Mike and I went back and forth on who's taking her:he'll take her, No, I will, etc. So finally last night I decided I'm the Mom, I need to be there for her (not that Mike doesn't but you Mom's know what I'm talking about.) So I've got myself all prepared for the 4 shots she's to get. Well, we find out she ONLY has to get 3-big relief. They come in, ask her to hold out her left arm and whammo--she's done! She watched them the whole time, didn't shed a tear and was amazing. I feel very guilty that I had such doubt in her! I, on the other hand, was about to cry BECAUSE she didn't cry-makes no sense I know but again, you Mom's know what I'm talking about.

So anyway, nothing exciting but something to blog about and let you all know we're still alive and kickin' and very anxious for spring.

Birthday celebration

2009-01-19T22:05:00.000-05:00

So Alexis' 5th birthday is finally over! She wanted to have a party to invite some of her friends over. The only rule was it was all girls (a few little brothers joined in the fun and that was just fine.) We had the Tumblebus, a gym on wheels that I highly recommend, come over. All the kids around here love it. They had a great time with that and then we had cake and ice cream, presents and the pinata that ended up being a bust! Alexis had first pull of course and it came right open. I had to hold it up so all the kids could get a pull and then it was time...and the stinkin' candy necklaces clogged the whole! So much for exciting :) Anyway, a fun time was had by all. I only got two pictures that turned out...

Surviving the winter...

2009-01-16T12:03:00.000-05:00

Hi all
Sorry for the lack of post's lately but we've not been doing much and I like it!! Alexis has had so many snow/ice/cold days lately, I think she's been home more than school. We're having a little birthday party for her tomorrow for some of her friends so I'll update on that.

Today, though, they wanted to paint with their new easel from Santa. Trying to stay busy and warm...it's a balmy 9.7 degrees at our house right now with the wind chill of about -15! I did, however, notice last night at 5:19pm that it was still light out-YIPPEE!!

Oh yea, the other news, I finally started back to college! Granted it's only one class-Psychology-and it's online from home but holy cow...the reading is crazy! We'll see how it goes, so far, so good.

Hope everyone is well and warm!

Painting their masterpiece and a little fun in the tub!

Happy 5th Birthday Alexis!!

2008-12-28T20:32:00.001-05:00

Well, she did it! Alexis went and turned 5 on me. I thought the day would never come and just like that it's here. We had a nice party with our family on her birthday (12/26) . She loved it. Her Aunt Betsy sent her the beautiful party sweater and she was very excited to wear it. She saved it just for her birthday. She wanted a butterfly cake this year so that's what we made her. She has so many new things now she doesn't know what to play with first. Before you know it, I be posting her getting her driver's license........aaahhhhhhh! I don't even want to think about it :) Enjoy!

Christmas 2008

2008-12-28T20:16:00.000-05:00

So sorry for the delay in posting. We have been soooooo busy with Christmas, Alexis' birthday and Mike's sister is in town for the holidays from Arizona so we've been visiting with her. We've had a great week. We are all very tired now but have had a great time. The kids of course loved all the presents and new toys to play with. Here are a few to share. There were too many to bore you with so I picked the best ones I had.

Daddy got a new toy for Christmas also, He got Rock Band for our video game. I tell ya, I didn't know he was so musical. The last picture is of his new "Rock Band" hairdo. I'm going to use it to promote his new album ;) We've had fun with it. Everyone from Granddad Weyandt to Pop Garner to Aunt Em, Uncle Freddy and myself have had some fun with it. Uncle Freddy is taking some time off though to heal his wrist. He has developed a case of "Wii-itis" from strumming the guitar so well :)

Lots of stuff

2008-12-16T19:37:00.000-05:00

We'v had lots of things going on so I'll try to catch you up only to add more later this week...

Alexis, Matthew and I went ringing the bells for our church, they loved it!

We had a cookie marathon at our house this past weekend and no your eyes aren't playing tricks on you...Aunt Em IS sifting confectioners sugar for us!! Isn't she a natural?? I think we have the next Martha Stewart on our hands :) Love you Em!

Alexis and Matt decorating the beautiful cookies they made...

Check out the muscles pushing this rolling pin...

And then we had a very fun, first-time ever bowling, birthday party. It was a great time!!

Oh Christmas tree...

2008-12-08T20:35:00.001-05:00

Ok, so tonight we decorated our tree. The kids decided to play around with the Candy Land game while Mike and I were stringing the lights. We were just listening to their conversation as we hung the lights. No biggie, same as usual. Then, it took a sudden change:

Matthew starts "flicking" the Candy Land cards around:

Alexis: "Hey Flicker"
Matt: "Don't call me Flicker"
Alexis: "Hey Flick"
Matt: "Flick"
Alexis: "Hey Dick"
Matt: "Hey Dick"
Alexis: "You're Dick"
Matt: "You're Dick"
Alexis: "Well you're Dick Lick" ( I hope you're all laughing as much as Mike and I were at this point, to each other of course!!)

And this continued for a few more minutes as Mike and I just chuckled to ourselves and marveled at how well our children can rhyme at such a young age!! I think we have a few poets on our hands :)

But our tree is up, it looks nice and we're ready for Santa to visit us!

Christmas tree and party

2008-12-07T20:27:00.000-05:00

This was our trip to get our tree. I must point out before you get into a laughing fit at our attire that it was about 28 degrees with 12-15 mph winds. The perfect day to trek through the tree farm with our good friends, Joe, Stephanie, Jessica and Jacqui!! (Oh yea, Cooper and Carter too!)

This was the party at my dad's work. They have a Christmas party every year for the children/grandchildren of the employees. It is a very nice party and the kids look forward to it every year. Matt came home with a truck and Alexis a baby doll for the 3rd year running!! Then we were off to my cousin's for her annual tree lighting ceremony. I don't have any pictures of that...just vision lots of my family sitting around playing Wii, watching the Steelers pull out a GREAT win and lots and lots of eating! Oh how I love the holidays. Yesterday I spent the day in Lancaster at the outlets with two friends. We had a great time and we've decided we need more evidence of the "recession" because that place was booming!!

Tis' the Season...

2008-12-05T14:06:00.000-05:00

Aunt Betsy came up to visit from Tennessee and the kids have been dying to do a gingerbread house. They were so excited. Matthew was tearing into it and eating more candy than he decorated with, so when all that sugar wore off he'd had enough and let Alexis finish the house! They had a great time and it is the most gorgeous house you'd ever seen ;) It sure would be nice to have a picture of Aunt Betsy with the kids but I was threatened with my life so I thought I should obey my elders;) he he he!! I'll post more as we go see Santa and get our tree this weekend!

Happy Friday!

I almost forgot...

2008-11-22T19:22:00.000-05:00

we are...goin' to the Rose Bowl!!!

GO PENN STATE!!

1st snow and sleepover

2008-11-22T19:12:00.000-05:00

Alexis wanted to take advantage of the first snowfall of the season. Matthew had no desire until it was time for her to come in. Isn't that how it works though??

This was last night at Camp Weyandt. They decided they wanted to have a sleepover in Alexis' room and sleep in their sleeping bags. When I went in to check on them this is how they were (notice Alexis hanging off the mattress.) FYI-Matthew ended up in our bed at 3am!

Cute one...

2008-11-19T16:20:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to share the start to my morning...

Alexis has had a cold for about 2 weeks now and this morning at approx 618am she stumbled downstairs all grumpy and groggy and holding her head..."Mommy, my brain and head hurts!!" I don't know why this struck me as funny-I guess because of the innocence involved! Oh, I love this age.

Nothing new

2008-11-18T08:15:00.001-05:00

Hi all, there's not been anything going on here lately. This picture is from the kids 2008 Angel Choir debut at church on Sunday. Of course it was so cute. Hope you all are well. We're looking forward to Thanksgiving and black Friday shopping!!

THE WIGGLES!!!

2008-11-07T21:53:00.000-05:00

So tonight was the night that we have been waiting for! Matthew was so star struck that he wouldn't even get his shirt signed or ask/do any of the things he had planned. Captain Feathersword was admiring Matthew's feathersword and trying to talk to him. He was so beside himself he didn't know what to do or say. So since he wouldn't let them sign anything or ask any of the questions he was going to we showed him the picture of his birthday cake from August. (It was a feathersword) Captain was very impressed by it(or so he says!) But we did have a great time. The kids danced and sang the whole time. I think Nana and Grandma enjoyed watching the kids reactions! The one picture is of the kids giving their roses for Dorothy the Dinosaur (she eats roses;) ) Anyway, I'd love to know what little Matthew is dreaming about right now...

Squirrel Hunting

2008-11-05T09:38:00.001-05:00

Mike took Alexis squirrel hunting on Monday since they didn't have school. She was so excited and so proud to show off their prize! As I walked outside to listen to the conversation, it was just as I thought...
Alexis: "Dad, what do you think he would say if he was alive?"
Mike: "He'd probably say 'OUCH'!"

And there you have it, what a daddy-daugther moment!

Halloween 2008

2008-10-31T21:18:00.001-04:00

Well, another Halloween down. Matthew was the cutest Winnie the Pooh and Alexis was adorable in her skunk costume that Grandma Weyandt made her last year. (Two years of the skunk-making sure Grandma gets her repayment out of it for all her hard work!) The kids went trick-or-treating in Bellefonte to Nana and Pop's, Aunt Kate and Uncle Freddy's, Aunt Em's and a few friends Thursday night and then around State College tonight with their cousins. Alexis was gung ho, Matthew hates masks and lots of walking so he had a blast for the first 1/2 hour...The kids were happy and Mommy was thrilled with all the yummy chocolate ;)

Getting ready to go with Heather and Gretchen. We had a delicious dinner of mummy dogs (hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls) and monster eye balls (meatball sandwiches) that Aunt CJ and the girls made for us. And we were ready...

Matthew with his Nana on Thursday and then him and Granddad watching Snow White after a long walk for candy. (he didn't want to take his costume off!!)

Excitement

2008-10-29T06:48:00.000-04:00

Hi all

Just a quick post with my latest excitement. First was tonight- 3 friends and I went to see Sarah Palin speak at Rec hall. Hank Williams, Jr opened for her so that was pretty cool (even if the college student next to me leans over and so innocently says "Who is this guy singing?") We waited a little over an hour in the wind and 40 degree temps to see her but we had awesome seats and it was pretty cool.

But, even better is when I got home. My sister calls me the other week and tells me the local radio station is having a contest for the Wiggles. You had to write in and tell them a story of when your child tried to "wiggle" out of getting in trouble. Well I couldn't think of a thing so I just wrote to them anyhow about how obsessed Matthew is and blah, blah, blah. I even attached a picture of his feathersword birthday cake that I made. Crazy aren't I?? SO last night when I get home I checked my email...would you believe that I had an email saying that I'd won the two tickets(which I don't need) and BACKSTAGE PASSES to meet the Wiggles!!! As they say in blog/web/text world OMG!!! Matthew is going to freak out. I'll keep you posted. We only have 9 more days until the show. Our countdown started at 47 days!! I can't wait to get pictures and to see the look on his face!

So, that's my news...that's the excitement in my life, isn't it great!!

Jack-O-Lantern's

2008-10-26T20:23:00.000-04:00

Alexis is all into it. She loved the whole idea around drawing the face, helping Daddy carve it, scooping the 'guts' out, etc. She was in heaven. Matthew on the other hand...

First he surprises us when it was his turn and goes in the playroom and gets his oven mit from his kitchen set. Then he comes out armed and ready. (Don't you love the "Do I really want to do this," scratch the chin, thought process??)

Then came his time to carve. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard in my life. Look at the faces, I mean, it's only pumpkin guts. You'd have thought we were making him stick his hands in who know's what! Priceless I tell you. (You can click on the pictures to make them bigger, it may be worth it for your viewing pleasure)

The end result, 2 happy kids, 2 happy jack-o-lantern's.
Happy Halloween!!

Busy Week

2008-10-20T15:03:00.000-04:00

This was at Harner Farm for their corn maze. The kids love going there so my sister(Aunt Em) and I took them again this year. They really enjoy it.

This was from PSU Homecoming festivities. I thought I got more good ones but my camera batteries were dying in the midst of all of this. Anyway, the PSU alumni center has an ice cream social every year at homecoming. So after school we picked up Alexis and her, Matthew, myself and a friend of mine all went up for some ice cream. Then we walked around awhile and then went downtown for the big homecoming parade. The kids loved it. The bands, the floats, the candy...you name it. They were worn out by the end of the night.

Oh those kids...

2008-10-14T20:06:00.000-04:00

Thought you'd all like this one...

I've been lucky so far as that neither one of my children have ever really said anything to embarrass me. Well today was the day.

It all started when I thought I'd take them into Target with me to look for a few bra's. Ha! While in the dressing room, which had other patrons in it mind you, both of my kids were full of questions about "booby bra's" and "will I have to wear those when I get big" or "why do you wear those, Mommy, can't you just leave it off?" I'm guessing I was very red in the face when I walked out of there with my head down!

Next was at Daddy's last soccer game of the season (he is an assistant coach) and I was sitting on my blanket at the top of the hill. Matthew had run down the hill as he always does. But when he's halfway up he stops and yells "Hey, Mommy, I said excuse me because I tooted!" All the fans around me thought it was just hilarious, I was ready to crawl under my blanket. I guess I should be thankful he used his manners that I'm always harping on him about!!

Enjoy, hope you all are having a great evening.

2nd Annual Weyandt Family Fall Festival

2008-10-12T20:40:00.000-04:00

So today was our 2nd Annual Fall Fest. I'm telling you, the weather was AWESOME! Not a cloud in the sky and about 76 degrees. The leaves were beautiful, food was great, kids were so fun and the company couldn't have been better!! These are just a few of the pictures. Enjoy!

Ok ladies...who's having more fun, the mom's taking the ranger for a ride or the son roasting his marshmallow!! Too cute!

Proud Mother

2008-10-10T20:44:00.000-04:00

This was from Alexis' back to school night. Matthew hates anything in costume so as soon as he rounded the corner and saw good ole Clifford he was turned back around and climbing up my leg! Needless to say there are NO pictures of Matthew and Clifford. We'll try again next year.

And this...
This is Alexis' first hopscotch "course". Oh my, it just about had me in tears when she finished it and then of course she was so, so, so proud of herself which made it even better! Yet another reason I love being a Mom!!

Shout out to cousin Stephen

2008-10-07T09:12:00.001-04:00

This is our shout out to cousin Stephen and NC State. Matthew loves "big, bad wolves" and since NC State's mascot is Tuffy the wolf, Aunt Betsy picked these up while visiting Stephen. While PSU and the Nittany Lion are still near and dear to our hearts, we'll support Tuffy while Stephen is there!

Best quarter ever spent!

2008-10-06T06:18:00.000-04:00

Ok, so you're 3 years old and love, ok, are obsessed with, the Wiggles! This is like an adult hitting the powerball lottery...

He received the top blanket from friends of ours for his birthday. We'll that about sent him over the top. Yesterday he went down to his Aunt Katie and Uncle Freddy's house and they had found the sheets at a yard sale for a quarter! I wasn't there but I can tell by the phone call I got and the excitement when he got home that he was in heaven! Uncle Freddy had to wash them for him so we could put them on his bed when he got home. This goes along with the Wiggles underwear, toys, dress up items, etc. that we have acquired. Not to mention the countdown we have going until they are at the Bryce Jordan Center in November. I am actually concerned the kid may have a stroke when he sees them. I don't get it, but then again I am not a 3 year old little boy;)

NANA WARNING...CONTENT MAY BE HARMFUL TO YOUR EYES!!!

2008-09-29T19:05:00.000-04:00

A Sunday afternoon in the country...

Alexis with her Grandma and Granddad Weyandt. They bought her this pink 22 so she could learn to shoot like her daddy. So we figured we'd finally let her give it a try since Granddad was shooting his gun. Sorry Nana, she LOVED it!!

Is she all girl or what? The hot pink gun and the skirt and flip-flops!!

Just a random picture but I loved the rainbow over our house. I went searching for the pot of gold but it stopped right over the sand mound!! I'll find it eventually;)

Haircut...

2008-09-26T09:39:00.000-04:00

It was time for Matthew's normal haircut. I set him up on our bathroom counter and got set. He was playing with his truck while I was getting ready. As I was getting all set to cut his hair the plug fell into the toilet. So, for obvious reasons, I had to make very sure that it was all dried off :) So I dry it off, plug it in and off I go.

Looks good, right???

This is what happens when Mommy gets distracted and forgets to put he blade on(and it's not the first time I've done it!!) Good thing 1. he's young and doesn't care and 2. his hair grows really fast.

PSU game

2008-09-25T07:35:00.000-04:00

I took Alexis to the PSU game last weekend. She only lasted until the end of the 1st quarter but we had a great time anyhow. She looked so darn cute!! This is the big blow up chair in front of the Bryce Jordan Center.

First post

2008-09-24T09:05:00.000-04:00

Hi all. I hadn't realized this site would be so easy. I had a previous web page but you practically needed a PhD in rocket science to use it! Thanks Susie Solo for the idea!! Hopefully I can update this a little more often since it seems more user friendly. Anyway, hope this finds you all well. Feel free to leave me comments, messages, etc.