Sunday, October 19, 2008

Fall is here

Katie and I went to a craft fair and on the way home we kind of wandered around a bit - stopping at various gift shops and etc... we were without kids for the day so it was a nice break and an awesome fall day! Here's one photo from a meandering...




Reading a book...

A few weekends ago we went over to Jiminy Peak and went on the Alpine Slides and other activities....Actually Emma and I stayed close to the ground - but we sure enjoyed being with everyone and watching all the goings on - next year she should be old enough to go... maybe :) Besides being freezing cold it was a great day - then to top it all off we had dinner for 19 at the Cracker Barrel :)


Our vanload...


All the ladies (Five of which are pregnant...next year should be really fun!!)


MMM


Heidi's Sweet 16 Celebrated a few weeks early


Our family photo


The view from Thacher Park


Playing at the Zal's (On Clarissa's Birthday)


Potluck Sunday Night - Yes we need a bigger house...


Good times...good friends


Computer Game Fun ... looks like I missed a picture of Jenny, Jackson and Tim - oops!

Monday, September 22, 2008

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!









Saturday, September 6, 2008

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!

Friday, August 22, 2008

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!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

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.













Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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