Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Goodbye Summer

As it was pointed out to me recently, I have not blogged in a VERY long time.  So here is a quick re-cap of our awesome summer.  My one goal for this summer was to have fun with the kids and we did! 

My wonderful sister Janel came and lived with us and watched the kids on the days that I worked.  She did an amazing job and the kids miss her so much now that she is back in school.  They played, swam, went to the park and just had fun all summer long.  Here are some pics from our summer ...

My sister Alyssa grauated from UC in Fashion Design.  She is getting ready to move to Milwaukee to begin her careeer.



 Keenan graduated from preschool in May.  Here he is with his aunts, Alyssa and Janel.

For Mother's Day, my sisters and I took my mom to a fun new place, Paint by the Glass.
( Alyssa, Me, Tiffany, Mom, and Janel)

We took our annual trip to Hilton Head.  Michael and Jeremy showing off their dinners. 


Keenan and Bella in the ocean.


Beach beauties ... Addy and Bella


Keenan and Aidan getting ready for a dolphin cruise ... check out Keenan's face.



In July, we went on a long weekend trip to Chicago with our good friends, Kim and Tad.  We had a blast and can't wait to go again next year!


Trip to the Children's Museum in Indianapolis.

Aidan, Bella and Keenan - they are quite the warriors, aren't they?


Another trip to Indy to visit with college friends.  Nick, Michael, Brad and Chris


Alisha, Lisa, Me, Laura and baby Sawyer

 The boys had another great birthday party with friends. 


Good friends, Josie, Aidan, Shelby, Keenan and Bella


Golf outing - Benny, Aidan, Michael and Keenan


The crew getting ready to get on the bus. 
(Trent, Abby, Troy and Aidan)


Back to school for all - Aidan (3rd), Keenan (Kindergarten) and Bella (pre-K)

Michael and Aidan on the field at the Reds game.  Michael presented an award and was able to take Aidan.  He got a lot of autographs, won a signed ball - all on his birthday! 


The boys showing off their new hats (family birthday party).