Friday, September 24, 2010
New Booster Seat!
Today Adeline got a new booster seat! She had officially outgrown her car seat and it was time to move her up to a belt positioning booster. Doesn't she look like such a big girl??
Thursday, July 29, 2010
California
We've just spent the last two weeks in California and I'm going to attempt to sum it all up in one blog post! :)
July 14-15 ~ Although our flight was scheduled for the morning of the 14th, we didn't actually make it to California until very late on the 15th after spending the night at a less-than-savory hotel in Detroit near the airport. After arriving we rented our little SUV and drove north to Arroyo Grande, arriving at our hotel at about 2am after two very long days. The girls were great troopers, hanging in there throughout the whole thing. That's the very long story short!
July 16 ~ Today we were able to spend time with our dear friends from Hong Kong, Jason, Christine, Josiah and Annette Paine, and our other friends who live in Nipomo, Jay, Rhiannon, Nayeli, Eliora and Brielle Schmidt. We met at a park and played for a couple of hours and then went back to the Schmidts' for dinner. Our visit was all too brief, but it was fun to catch up.
July 17 ~ Today was Beckie and Aaron's second wedding or Commitment Ceremony. It was a very hot day, but the ceremony took place in a beautiful shady area out at camp. We took a carriage ride out to the site, the girls scattered lavender, and Alan gave a great little homily about marriage. My dad was able to come and help us out with the girls. The bride was beautiful, the groom beaming from ear to ear, the tri-tip was delicious and the dancing fun. By the end of the day we were so ready for bed!
July 18 ~ Today we drove back down south to my Grandmother and Pa's house in Newport Beach where we stayed for several days enjoying some family time till Alan had to leave on the 20th.
July 21-28 ~ The girls and I stayed in California for another week so we could be in town for my Grandma Jo's 80th birthday celebration with lots of family from all over the country that we don't often get to see. The days we weren't planning the party we lounged around the pool and our friends came to us! On the 23rd we had a lovely visit from Meghan Lake and her daughter Annabelle, and Leah Geisert and her son Ezekiel. In the meantime I also fell head over heels for a place called Yogurtland ;-).
July 25 ~ Grandma Jo's 80th Birthday Celebration!
July 27 ~ Our last day in California we met Meghan and Annabelle at the Irvine Spectrum to see Horton Hears a Who (for free! :), have some lunch and play in the fountains.
We had a great extra week in California, but we were ready to head home and see Daddy. Last night at Grandmother's. Flying out in the morning! =)
July 14-15 ~ Although our flight was scheduled for the morning of the 14th, we didn't actually make it to California until very late on the 15th after spending the night at a less-than-savory hotel in Detroit near the airport. After arriving we rented our little SUV and drove north to Arroyo Grande, arriving at our hotel at about 2am after two very long days. The girls were great troopers, hanging in there throughout the whole thing. That's the very long story short!
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| We found all sorts of ways to pass the time in the airport. A favorite was the moving sidewalk. |
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| Also looking at the planes... |
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| Swinging... |
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| Hugging... |
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| And just sitting around waiting! |
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| We enjoyed a nice visit with Gramps before heading to the park. |
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| The guys and their kids. They've come a long way since kindergarten! |
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| Getting a picture of all the kids is always a challenge! |
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| Getting all squeaky clean for the big day tomorrow! |
July 17 ~ Today was Beckie and Aaron's second wedding or Commitment Ceremony. It was a very hot day, but the ceremony took place in a beautiful shady area out at camp. We took a carriage ride out to the site, the girls scattered lavender, and Alan gave a great little homily about marriage. My dad was able to come and help us out with the girls. The bride was beautiful, the groom beaming from ear to ear, the tri-tip was delicious and the dancing fun. By the end of the day we were so ready for bed!
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| Windy! |
July 18 ~ Today we drove back down south to my Grandmother and Pa's house in Newport Beach where we stayed for several days enjoying some family time till Alan had to leave on the 20th.
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| Grandmother and Pa took us to Ruby's on the pier on Alan's last night |
July 21-28 ~ The girls and I stayed in California for another week so we could be in town for my Grandma Jo's 80th birthday celebration with lots of family from all over the country that we don't often get to see. The days we weren't planning the party we lounged around the pool and our friends came to us! On the 23rd we had a lovely visit from Meghan Lake and her daughter Annabelle, and Leah Geisert and her son Ezekiel. In the meantime I also fell head over heels for a place called Yogurtland ;-).
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| Adeline became quite the brave swimmer during our week at Grandmother's. By the end of our visit she would hold onto the side and go around and around the pool all by herself! |
July 25 ~ Grandma Jo's 80th Birthday Celebration!
July 27 ~ Our last day in California we met Meghan and Annabelle at the Irvine Spectrum to see Horton Hears a Who (for free! :), have some lunch and play in the fountains.
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| So silly :) |
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| What visit is complete without a trip to Target? |
We had a great extra week in California, but we were ready to head home and see Daddy. Last night at Grandmother's. Flying out in the morning! =)
Monday, June 28, 2010
Happy Birthday, Alan!
We left Philly mid-afternoon on Sunday to split up the drive. We went the rest of the way on Monday - also Alan's 30th birthday! Not much to report for this day as it was spent driving and just being exhausted...
The End.
The End.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunday
On Sunday morning we met up again at the King of Prussia Mall. Beckie and Aaron met us there as well as Patrick and Laura, Grandma and Grand-dad, and Grandma's dear friend Sandy who came out for the weekend's festivities. We did some birthday gift exchanging for the girls and just spent a little more time together.
High on my priority list was having Adeline do a build-a-bear. We have two build-a-bears in our home right now and each has been tied to a special time and place. We have Chicago whom I built in Chicago on a choir tour in college, Forest who was built at Downtown Disney in honor of my summer at Forest Home (this bear was also a gift for Alan), and finally Adeline made our new friend Philly, in Philadelphia :).
Taking Philly home...
Adeline with Aunt Laura and Uncle Patrick.
They gave her her first pair of Reefs - real CA shoes :).
They gave her her first pair of Reefs - real CA shoes :).
High on my priority list was having Adeline do a build-a-bear. We have two build-a-bears in our home right now and each has been tied to a special time and place. We have Chicago whom I built in Chicago on a choir tour in college, Forest who was built at Downtown Disney in honor of my summer at Forest Home (this bear was also a gift for Alan), and finally Adeline made our new friend Philly, in Philadelphia :).
Taking Philly home...
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wedding Day!
Today's the big day! Here are some pics I took.
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Most beautiful in the bunch!
They did a great job, making it all the way
down a very long aisle with ease :).
The glowing bride and her father
Introducing:
Aaron and Rebecca Bayles
Grandma loving time with the girls at the reception
Back in the dresses for some pictures after lunch.
Still couldn't keep them away from the food! :)
The Fam
After the wedding, around dinner time, we all met up again to enjoy some appetizers and beer at the Manayunk Brewery in Philly. The girls had a great time running around and I do believe a good time was had by all :).
Beautiful :)
Handsome :)
Tired!
Hangin' Around...
Aunt Laura did Adeline's hair.
Everyone asked me if it was curled. Nope! :)
Everyone asked me if it was curled. Nope! :)
Laura (MoH) helping the bride into her dress
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Most beautiful in the bunch!
They did a great job, making it all the way
down a very long aisle with ease :).
The glowing bride and her father
Introducing:
Aaron and Rebecca Bayles
Grandma loving time with the girls at the reception
Back in the dresses for some pictures after lunch.
Still couldn't keep them away from the food! :)
The Fam
After the wedding, around dinner time, we all met up again to enjoy some appetizers and beer at the Manayunk Brewery in Philly. The girls had a great time running around and I do believe a good time was had by all :).
Thirsty!
Beautiful :)
Handsome :)
Tired!
Hangin' Around...
...and being silly :).
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