Mom...

Although there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about and remember my Mom, I'm especially thinking about and remembering her today on what would have been her 62nd birthday and 40th wedding anniversary...I've always thought it was neat that she got married on her birthday!

This picture is her on her 35th birthday, which would have made me 5 years old...for anyone out there who is under the illusion I have straight hair, now you know the truth! Yep, my best friend is my straightener!

The Truth...

We all know that if you really want the truth, ask a 3 year old. Here is my conversation with Matty earlier this evening as I was walking across our family room toward him...

Matty: What's in your shirt?
Me: Here (pointing at my stomach)?
Matty: Yes, think it's a beach ball?
Me: No, that's the baby!
Matty: Think it's a super big one?
Me: YES! Sure feels that way!
Matty: Think YOU will fit in the garage door?

Matthew is constantly concerned about whether the pick-up trucks Jeff brings home from work will fit into our garage...so apparently I rank right up there with a truck as far as size goes! Classic.

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!!

No mention of HOW MANY years ago this was!

You are the best Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle we could ever ask for.

Matty and I enjoyed having breakfast with you...hope you have a good rest of the day.

We love you:)

Love, J, K, M, & F

Christmas in June

It was a big day for Matthew...his new swingset (or as he likes to say "playground") was delivered. Not only is he a big fan of having it in our yard, he also really enjoyed watching "the men" set it up...oh and did I mention they drove a "big truck"...also very exciting. The funniest part for me was Matthew telling me that one of the men was naked!! Of course, by naked he meant just shirtless!!!

Happy Dad's Day!

A big Happy Father's Day to Jeff. You are the absolute BEST Dad in the world. I always knew that you'd make a fantastic Dad but I never could have guessed just how well you would fit into the role. There has never been a son who loves his Dad more than Matty loves you and I know it will be the same with the new "Little Buddy". Thanks for being so dedicated and putting us number one. We love you very much.

PS: All this goes without saying...just take a look at the lawn:)

Ah, the Good Old Days...

We spent a long weekend in ME with my brother, sister-in-law and sister. It was so nice after 4 years to be together at the cottage for 4 consecutive days. Seems like since Ryan moved to NC 4 years ago our time together there is very limited and usually coupled with other events going on that make relaxing and enjoying it impossible. Before Ryan and Jenn moved we spent almost every weekend with them so it was a big change...feels good to have things returning to normal:)

We also took Matthew crabbing for the first time this weekend. He's not exactly brave and adventurous so it was no surprise that he wanted NO part of walking in the water, turning rocks over but he had a blast, as you'll see in the pictures doing his thing...
Running around the outside of the crabbing area was a lot more fun than walking in the freezing cold water!!

The real fun was chasing Daddy and later, Uncle Ryan on the bike...

Making Uncle Ryan do all the work...

and Daddy carry him seemed to be the best plan!

Our last trip to Maine with me looking like this! The next beach picture I'll have my arms full instead:)Our trip to get ice cream...notice Matthew has none...poor kid's lactose intolerance makes this not so fun but we're lucky he's pretty adaptable and was happy sharing a lemonade with Mom and enjoying his lollipop...the special prize he won at the arcade!

Everything Out!

Here are some pictures from our fun day of unloading the "big truck"...

Matthew told us he wants to drive a big truck when he grows up

Uncle Ryan's Supervisor

Matthew loved this game...Mommy, not so much!

The real highlight...helping Daddy back the truck down the driveway