The Maryland Zoo

September 12, 2009
 
Because we are members at the National Aquarium we got free tickets to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. We decided to make a trip there our last big outing as a family of four! It was a bit rainy all day, but we had a great time together and saw some really cool animals. Now we are officially ready to be a family of five... or are we?!
 
 
 

Ava's First Day of Preschool

September 8, 2009
 
Ava was so excited for her first day of Preschool! She actually ran right into her classroom without saying goodbye to me. Way to go girl... we are so happy you love it!

Lane's 1st Day of Kindergarten!

August 31, 2009
 
How can we have such a big boy already? Lane was so excited for his first day of kindergarten, and more importantly his first trip to school on the school bus! Daddy, Mommy and Ava all saw him off to school his first day. The funny part was that the bus stop was not as published and the whole thing turned out to be chaotic. Lane took off running to get on the bus because he thought he was going to miss it! He was so brave. He didn't even get flustered when he got to school. He just asked someone to help him find his classroom! We are so proud of you, Lane!
 
 

Back Porch Makeover!

August 2009
 
I went away for the weekend in July for a personal retreat. When I arrived home Jeremy had a huge surprise waiting for me. He had began refinishing the back porch! Crazy guy! He was not able to finish it that weekend, but we got it done a few weeks later! Isn't it beautiful?! The only thing I helped to pick out was the ceiling fan! I am blessed to have such a thoughtful, creative, hardworking husband!

Little Mommy

August 2009
One night I came in to check on Lane and Ava before heading to bed and this is what I found...
 

Our 8th Anniversary!

September 1, 2009
 
This year we celebrated our 8th anniversary with a weekend away in Jim Thorpe. It was a wonderful and relaxing time. We stayed just off the beaten path at a place called Hill Home Forge! It was perfect. The owners were wonderful and she made us excellent breakfasts! Our highlights of the weekend were relaxing at the forge, dinner at "Flow", a trip into No. 9 coal mine, a tour of the Asa Packer mansion, and milling around the little town nestled in the mountains. It was perfect!
 

April's 30th Birthday!

 
August 8, 2009
Who would have ever thought that I would turn 30?! Kinda strange feeling! I had a great birthday. The kids had some cup cakes and sang to me. In the evening "the girls" (Kendra, Amy and Denise) came and picked me up for my surprise. They took me to Coffee Company for an Italian soda, some encouragement and gifts and then took me to my final birthday destination. Jeremy threw a party for me at Nissley Vineyard for one of their concerts on the lawn. It was a blast! Thanks hon! Thank you to eveyone who helped with the "evil plan". On Sunday the girls took me out to the Melting Pot. That was great! I have always wanted to go there. I had a wonderful birthday weekend... and being 30 isn't really so bad... weird, but not bad!