Gone Fishing

Yep, that's where we were. Fishing. In the Dominican Republic. I know we had a little hiatus with posting, but first we had Katelyn's first birthday party. That was a BLAST and she was such a trooper all day. She loved every minute of it. Next we had a trip to prepare for. We left Katelyn for 5 days with grandparents, aunts and uncles while we celebrated our 5 year anniversary.

We went to a magnificent resort in Punta Cana, dominican Republic. The day Irene was leaving. Good news: at least it was leaving. Bad news: meant 2 days of rain. Posts to catch up on: katelyn's b-day and our anniversary vacation

More to come, just wanted to let everyone know we are alive and well (or at least alive...and sick).

Dance party: katelyn style

Watch these moves.

Day after

Balloon themed birthday party= success! We think everyone had a blast, especially the birthday girl. It's been a great three days of celebration.

Thanks to all those who came and for all the fabulous gifts. We got some great pics, just need to download them.

Here's a day after pic of the playroom. Still fun.

The Man in the Picture

Can you see the man in this picture? Look hard. It isn't a picture of a shrub, the shrub has legs. He's one of the guys working on our yard. There have been some much needed repairs back there and Katelyn's birthday party is the perfect excuse. There was a minor incident during some tree removal. One of the trees fell on our house and deck. Luckily it wasn't a huge tree, but it did cause damage to our deck, gutters and possibly our roof. I guess the week before the party wasn't the perfect timing afterall. Lesson learned. You can see some of the deck damage in the pic. It could have been worse!

We'll post pictures of the yard after Katelyn's party this weekend.

 

Steps and Birthdays

Happy Birthday Holly! I'm sorry you had a sick little boy to take care of. Tell Max he owes you a birthday make-up day. I hope your boys showered you with love.

Katelyn decided your birthday was meant to be an eventful day. KATELYN WALKED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hip hip hooray for Katelyn. We are so proud of you bean! You amaze us everyday. We knew you were about to go for it, and although I wish it was with mommy and daddy, Miss Andrea said you took 4 steps on your own today. You've taken 1 or 2 with mommy and daddy, but I'm counting 8/15/11 as the first day you officially walked. I think you just wanted to show everyone what a big girl you are at your birthday party.

Let the fun begin :)

Sitting on the Dock of the Lake

Last weekend we took katelyn on her first trip to Lake Burton, one of mommy and daddy's favorite lakes. She wore her firt life jacket and had a blast hanging with the boys (she was the only daughter there). Thanks for the mini vacay, we had a blast!

Here is a picture of daddy and katelyn down on teh deck just after sunrise. Even with a houseful of kids, we were still the first ones up. It was nice to sit on the dock in absolute silence except the sounds of nature. Daddy was teaching her all about lakes. I loved that I captured this father/daughter moment on film. it was one of those moments I also took a memory photograph of...you know...those moments you want to never forget. So sweet.

Fangs

Look at my vampire fangs. Daddy's so funny!!!

Vampire style

Kate is getting her two top eye teeth. I've been trying to snatch a pic of the and this is best I can get.

See those little specks of white? So cute!!! You can see them good when she smiles her BIG grin.

I hope she doesn't sneak in to my room at night and suck my blood. Ah ah ah.

Ps... Whatever happened to The Count. And snuffslufagus? They seem to have been fired from sesame street.

Love is in the Air

My love that is. Scott returns late tonight from his week in San Francisco. Boy did we miss him! We love you Daddy!

Tallies from the week:
a few temper tantrums
12 doses of medicine
4 meals on the floor- she now likes to rub her food off her tray when she's finished, I'll try to get a video of that
2 blow-outs in her bed...new sheets
8 doses of probiotics
2 nights of bad sleep
5 "medicine" diapers...all I can say is WOW! Daddy- you get the rest of these I'm afraid, my quota has been exceeded...welcome home!
6 days of fun with Kate...even with that bad times I don't mind, she's so much fun to be around