Emily's Fourth Birthday

I apologize for the delay in posting this, but I literally had to go through about 500 pictures before I could put them up. Thank you Auntie Cole. :) Emily turned 4 this past August and we were lucky enough to have Simplicity the Clown join us this year. The night before I was obsessively watching the weather due to the hurricane on the coast. Luckily the weather held off and it was a beautiful day. The kids had such a good time, even my nine-year-old nephew. Who knew? Thanks to everyone for a great day!

Emily and Kaylie. The minute Kaylie showed up the two of them ran downstairs to put on their "party clothes".

Birthday Girl!

I never know what these two are laughing at.

The kids(Uncle Derek too) waiting for Simplicity.

Musical Hula Hoops.Think she is having fun???Always finds time to pose for the camera.This is one of the only pictures I had of Abigail with clothes on.Simplicity and the gang, well some of them.Love this picture!Rylee, Emily and Tyler sound asleep after a very long day!

Abigail

Abigail in her favorite chair.

Slip and Slide

Everyone once in their life have either seen, used or injured themselves on one of these. What kind of parent would I be if I didn't expose this wonderful invention to my children. The girls had a blast and I had a blast watching them.
Thirsty!

The resident goof.

The Bath Sleepover

J, Mitch and Karleigh had a sleepover at our house a few weeks ago. We grilled, made S'mores and watched movies. It was a very relaxing night and look forward to doing it again soon.

The boys getting firewood.

The boys helping Uncle Todd stoke the fire.

Karleigh, J, Mitch and Emily.
Toasting marshmellows for S'mores.
J helping Uncle Todd mow the lawn.

Old Lyme Shores

We spent a week on the Connecticut shore with our friends, the Blackwelders. We spent most of our time on the beach, visited a childrens museum, Kid City, and even had an adult night out at Mohegan Sun for a birthday celebration for Todd.

Abby sticking her tongue out at me.

Abby again.

Could she looked more relaxed?

Todd flashing all the cash that Kris made at the Blackjack table.

Emily posing for the camera.
Clark getting buried in the sand.
Some back story. Derek and Todd brought a football to the beach every day and had a catch. They even went as far as running routes. They were too cute. This is Todd attempting to catch one of Derek's passes.Derek making a diving catch. Yes, he did catch it. Look out Randy Moss!

Fourth of July III

We ended our holiday weekend with a cookout at Laconia Country Club with Nana and Pada. Kids had a blast in the various bouncy houses and Simplicity the Clown. Surprisingly, Emily made a new friend, Mason. We ended the evening with a fireworks display. A great way to conclude a wonderful weekend.Abigail

Emily and Nana in the bouncy house.

Abigail taking a rest on Pada's shoulder

A little quality time with Daddy
Abigail and Uncle Charlie
Emily and Mason
The kids in the "beach"
Auntie Gail, Nana, Uncle Joe and Pada taking a rest.
Abigail just being Abigail.

Fourth of July II

We continued our holiday by visiting The Old Country Store and Museum in Moultonboro, NH. It boasts to be "perhaps the oldest in the United States." A store since 1781, it is 228 years old. The store offered anything from NH Maple Syrup to Tinker Bell knick knacks to a old fashioned, penny candy counter. Emily especially loved it for the penny candy counter.

The Old Country Store and Museum

Todd relaxing on the store's front porch.

Pada and Emily checking out her candy loot.