The Adirondack Balloon Festival

Saturday we went with Mike's folks up to Sutton's Marketplace for lunch and shopped around the gift store for a while. We also stopped in at the Carter's outlet (of course!) and then finally made our way to the balloon festival. Even though the traffic was horrific (Over 3 hours standing nearly still to get in and out), it was worth it to see Emma so excited and pointing to all the balloons in the sky. What a gorgeous fall day - great times!

Sawyer's First Birthday

We had a fun night at the Zal's to celebrate Sawyer's Birthday - it's getting me excited for Emma's first in less than 3 months! Hard to believe! It's way past time to be in bed - but I'm oddly awake so I'll share a few photos...

Take care!


Emma all ready to go!


Playing with the birthday boy


All the kids - they did so good to sit still for a few seconds!


Happy Family


Loving his piece of Funfetti Cake :)


Kids again with party hats!


Opening presents - lots of new toys and clothes!

I've been Tagged

by Shelly Howe.

Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird. *Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.* Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I LOVE taking pictures. The fact that my daughter is only 9 months old and already grins for the camera ought to be proof of that :)

2. I used my VERY HARD earned Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering for less than 3 months before transferring to Human Resources.

3. Although with the exactly perfect weather conditions, I do enjoy being outdoors... I hate all things creepy and crawly - especially BATS, they are the worst!

4. I don't like fruit...or milk.. yes this counts as pretty weird seeing as I don't even have good reason for being this way. I'm pretty sure it's all in my mind, but a mind is a pretty hard thing to change.

5. I grew up in a candy store...literally... and my love for chocolate and all things sweet is still very much a part of who I am. Even if we're on vacation, I still need to check out the local shops and compare... so far I haven't found one piece I like better than my Dad's :) YUMMY.

6. I turned down my husband three times before giving in to go on a date with him... so glad I did... we've been married 4 great years and just had a healthy, adorable little girl 9 months ago - "All because 2 people fell in love."

7. I've been to 11 countries (England, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Mexico and Canada, plus the US), 39 states, all 5 great lakes, the Atlantic, Pacific, Adriatic, Agean and Caribbean Seas/Oceans... love to travel!!

I tag Nicki, Sara, Jill, Lisa, Ellie and Katie & Christina (since you haven't responded to Shelly's yet :))

Ogunquit, Maine

Sunday night after Altamont Convention, Matt, Nicki and Jack came out and we went together up to Ogunquit, Maine. We had really great weather and it was a blast. The vacation was sure a lot more work with two babies, but it was still a lot of fun!


Emma's first views of the Atlantic Ocean, and the beach!


Riding the Trolley


Walking the Marginal Way


A windy, chilly boat ride to Nubble Light house

Conventions here and gone....

We had wonderful days at both Freedom and Altamont - somehow they just keep getting better! It was also quite a change to have a little one to care for - but Emma did splendidly. Here are a few shots!

FREEDOM!!

Wednesday with Daddy


Thursday with Molly in the Trailer - thanks so much for that Uncle Dale!!


Ready to eat squash with Aunt Clarissa on Friday


Oh What a Beautiful Saturday Morning!


With new friends from the west coast on Sunday (Brynna and Lindsey)

ALTAMONT!!

Relaxing in Grandma and Grandpa's Van on Thursday


Cousins by the dozens!


Sunday with G&G Pik

Hard to believe the summer is almost over - we went to Maine right after Altamont...pictures coming soon!

6 month pictures!

Emma will be 7 months tomorrow...but last month we finally went out and had some 'real' photos taken. I'll try to post more later - but here are a few for now! Take care...we sure are enjoying the summer.

Emma is 5+ Months Old!

We are so enjoying the warm weather. Getting out for a few walks, enjoying the outdoors - especially all the beautiful flowers! Mike's folks came out a few weekends ago and we went down to see all the tulips in Albany. We've had such nice days here - enjoying our little girl! It's so much fun to hear her giggle and look all around then look you right in the eye. She's a little snuggler and I love putting her in bed with me after Mike leaves for work for some cuddle time - she's so happy in the morning! Loving life!

In Washington Park with Mike's Folks


Grandparents with Emma


Smelling Daddy's tulips


All dressed up! (thanks Ben and Molly!)


Mike planted over 75 tulips around the yard - so pretty!

Linda and Franco's Wedding

It was a beautiful day for a wedding! May 10th, 2008

Aunt Chris made the cake


The Ceremony


Linda and Franco


Bronson with matching Madeline and Emma

Welcome Cousin Jack!!

We're officially Aunt and Uncle now :-) Jack Michael McCoy was born 3/20/08 at 10:35pm. He weighed 7lbs 15 oz and was 22" long. Here's a picture of him... We can't wait to meet him!!!

It's all about Emma

Emma 3.5 months old already!

at 2.5 months...


So, now that our life solely consists of meeting Emma's every need...it's a lot of fun!! She's starting to smile and coo and definitely recognizes us - so awesome! I still don't know how people have more than 1 child, but maybe we'll get there eventually. I'm back to work 3 days a week, and working from home so that is just so amazingly helpful. I love my job and it just makes the 'separation' so much easier. Looking forward to warmer weather coming our days - it's been a rainy few days, but maybe that will help the flowers grow!!

Happy Valentines Day - 2/14/08