Monday, July 26, 2010

New York

We spent the last week in Saratoga Springs and saw James's family. It was great to see everyone and the kids has so much fun. I took tons of pictures (over 500) so I tried to pick just some of them for this post.
Friday was opening day of the races. It was a rainy day and Caitlin will tell you the track was "sloppy." But that did not stop us from betting and watching the horses. The kids loved it. Unfortunately since it was so rainy we did not get a lot of pictures.We spent on day down at Grandpa's pool and lake. The kids loved playing in the lake, climbing on the rocks, exploring the area.
What a relaxing spot for all of us. We could sit on the water and watch the kids play. Nonie spent the day with us and the Uncles.

We took a walk down to the lake to take some pictures and see the boats.
Gram gave the kids some special jewelry when we went to her house. Both kids got rosaries for their first communion.
We spent one day on Lake George. We were joined by Aunt Katie, Uncle Josh and Jackson. Grandpa rented a pontoon boat and we had a lunch break at the Nemer's club.

Uncle Jesse was the scariest driver of them all!
Grandpa let the kids take turns driving.

Nonie and all of us went to Hoffman's Playland one day. Thank goodness the Uncles were with us so I did not have to ride any rides. Caitlin is our thrill seaker, she loved the fast and high rides.
The Brothers!

The kids and their Uncles riding the roller coaster.

Braden riding the Monster Truck.
Uncle Jeff was a trooper, I would not do this one! I thought Caitlin would get upset when it got high in the air, nope, she wanted to do it again, Uncle Jeff didn't!
Uncle Jeff riding the ferris wheel, I think he was explaining how it works to them.
The kids riding the "Special Bus!"
Nonie getting some love from Caitlin.

Another walk down to Grandpa's lake.
Daddy and his baby girl.
Uncle Jesse hanging with Braden.
Uncle Jesse!
Caitlin taking a break after the walk.
Braden looking at the boats.
Caitlin in Grandma's garden.Swing Braden!
The boys playing baseball. Everyone was impressed with Braden's swing!
At Uncle John's playing in the yard.
Having fun!
As you can see we had so much fun. There are so many more pictures. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a memorable trip!
Now off to get my kindergartener ready for school!!































Monday, June 28, 2010

The Annual Beach Pictures


Every year we all dress in matching outfits and take family pictures. The first year we hired a professional, then we realized with this many kids all having their own opinions, it was just as easy for us to take the pictures. The girls loved playing together. Emily was the "Little Mommy" taking care of the younger two.

Well, this year I took 250, I got a bunch of good ones, but did not want to put them all on this. It is hard to choose when the kids are so cute!

Braden is either posing more me, asking me to take his picture, or absolutely refusing to get it taken. You never know who he will be and he can change quickly!!
Last year when we tried a group picture Braden refused to get in it, he actually got in it this year!

It is fun to see how much they have grown each year. Last year I have a picture of the two of them similar to this one, they look so much bigger!
Caitlin is looking older too, I can't believe she will be heading off to Kindergarten in the fall!

The kids are best friends and it melts my heart to see them care for eachother, not to say they don't fight either!



We had so much fun at the beach this year, thank you Nana and Poppy! My kids can't stop talking about it and saying what they will do next time! It was nice to relax with the family!








Friday, June 25, 2010

Last Day

We brought the kids bikes down here. The area we are staying in is closed off and have very little traffic. Caitlin actually learned how to ride without training wheels. We took the bikes to the center of area. We let the kids each pick out a souvenir. Braden took all of a minute, Caitlin took forever, she has a hard time making decisions.
My little poser! He keeps asking me to take his picture, though if I asked him to pose he would refuse. It all has to be on Braden's terms.


They had fun playing around in the center. Of course it helped that I bribed them with candy if they sat nicely for me!

My sweet Caitlin and her Daddy! She is such a Daddy's girl!
Braden and his new pet lizard!
Now we are getting ready to do the annual beach family pictures! Let's see how well we do!