Gram's Birthday and Dance Class

We celebrated Gram's 77th birthday last weekend at Aunt Judi's house!





The girls (and Nicholas) outside of dance class. They started acro this year and they really enjoy it! They're also taking Ballet and Jazz - and learning some really cool dance moves!

Andrew's wedding

Sorry I'm a little behind! Last Saturday we had a really fun time at Andrew's wedding (Ian's cousin). Andrew and Laura's wedding was beautiful! And the kiddos had fun dancing and eating cookies at the reception. They got tired out pretty quickly!

Matt, Nat, Ian, Andrew, Laura, and me and the kids.


Pappy and Nicholas enjoying some Skittles. The favors were awesome - M&M's and Skittles - two of our favorite candies!

Random Pics!

Nicholas in his "big boy bed!" He really wanted a bed that he could climb in and out of himself, but we weren't quite ready to make the move to a twin bed yet. Fortunately, our friend Michael was done with his Thomas the Train bed, and offered to let us borrow it! Nicholas was so excited!! He's been sleeping very well like a "big boy!"


It got a little chillier one day last week, so the girls got to wear their knee socks to school.

Cheryl's Picnic

Cheryl hosted a very fun end of summer picnic last weekend. It was great to see all the L. Exp. people!! The kids had a blast playing hide and seek and a peanut game.


Kelsey, Nicholas, Alina, and Madeline enjoying some delicious food with some friends.


Maddie, Bella, Nicholas, and Alina (Kelsey in the background)- the kiddos absolutely love "Baby Bella," and Bella seemed like she was having a good time, too!


Nicholas and Kaitlyn helping themselves to some marshmallows. Nicholas did not want his toasted.


Yay! Let's roast some hot dogs!


That lasted about two minutes. Then Shelby and I were left to roast the hot dogs (Well, O.K., Bob and Ian helped a little bit, too). We had to eventually give up and throw them on the grill. They still tasted good!

Girls' First Day of Kindergarten!

Alina and Madeline had a great first day of Kindergarten! Ian did a great job getting them ready for school (I had inservice, so I had to leave at 7:00 am - which I was not too happy about). But I am really happy they had such a good day! Maddie's favorite part was riding the bus (Ian takes them to school and they ride the bus home). They weren't thrilled that their classroom seats were not beside each other, but I think it's better that way. Their poor teacher has 4 sets of twins in one class! The girls ate the school lunch (hamburgers) and got to carry trays. They took a tour of the school and learned about apples. They practiced some prayers for Mass tomorrow and learned how to lower the kneelers in church (this was another highlight of the day)! I hope tomorrow goes just as well!

Last Day of Summer Vacation!

On Tuesday, (my last day of summer vacation), we went to Legion Park and then swimming at Miss Cathy's. I great "end of summer" day! The evening before, we went to the Meadows. I realize we could potentially still do all these things once school starts, but for some reason, I felt we had to get them in now!

State College with Friends!

On Saturday, we met our friends Erinn and Dan in State College for lunch. This was the first time we got to see their little girl, Ellie - because they live very far away now! The kids really enjoyed each other, and the grown-ups enjoyed catching up. Thanks Erinn, Dan, and Ellie!! We'll miss you!!

Nicholas, Maddie, Ellie, and Alina outside the restaurant.


The kiddos with Erinn outside the Creamery for some really yummy dessert!


Having fun in the restaurant...