Blake's Buddy

Blake has really gotten into Mickey Mouse over the past few weeks. It was just a matter of time I suppose...

Dinner in the living room

These speak for themselves...

Kindergarten Sock-Hop

Pictures from Caroline's Kindergarten Sock-Hop held Friday afternoon...

Shy but ready to get dancing...

Daddy was her date...

Mommy shot some side-ways video...

Caroline leading the way...

Ice Cream with Daddy

Last Saturday we had some fantastic weather. While mommy took the girls to a birthday party (that was inside) - Blake and daddy hit the park for a few hours and then hit Stewart's for Blake's favorite - vanilla ice cream. Happy little guy....

The day ended with meeting friends at Juicy Burger and then back to our house for Margarita's, some LCR and lots of laughs.

An Addition to the Family?

A few weekends back we had the pleasure to host a dog for a long weekend. It was a great opportunity as we were assessing to adopt at the time. Winston is a 1 year old and house-broken. He has a terrific personality and is very child friendly.

Over the course of the weekend we learned that while we desire to have an addition to the family, we just don't have the time to commit to what he deserves while giving he kids all the attention that they need. No telling what may happen in the future but right now is not the right time. It was a wonderful experience and the kids, well, there were tears when it was time to say good-bye. But he is still residing with some friends of ours so we hope to have the opportunity to pay him a visit in the coming weeks.

Winston

Blake and his buddy...

A Lemon Grows in Saratoga

So I've taken a lot of abuse for trying to grow lemon's here in Saratoga Springs. But after a year, the fruit of my labor has ripened and is ready for consumption. Goal for next year is to double the harvest. Just need more bees here to pollinate effectively.

Serious Icicles

It's been a rough winter here in Saratoga. Here are some of the current icicles we have on the house along with the three feet of snow on the ground. Lots of damage to homes in the area with all of the ice and snow.

Spring can't come soon enough.

Grace's Birthday - Part 2

Pictures from Grace's Birthday party with the family - now that everyone is healthy.

Grace and Aunt Lori figuring out her DS

Caroline reading to Grandpa

Almost all of the kids afeter running around for an hour

Grace showing off her new clothes

Model to be....

The girls at their usual...

Grace Turns 8

Grace turned 8 on January 23. She decided she wanted to have a "girls night out" that involved bowling, pizza, and a sleep-over. Bowling didn't happen due to the high demand for lanes in this area (I don't get it) but pizza and the sleep over went great.

Grace and her new American Girl Doll Crissa - looks just like her

Picture taken by Blake....

The girls : Olivia, Olivia, Hunter, Grace, and Victoria

One more time...

The family gathering was postponed due to a few of her cousins falling ill that week. She'll make up for it on the Feb 7th.

Christmas Balloons

From the Saratoga Christmas Tree Lighting:

Ginger-bread Houses

The 2008 editions...