Adrian's Second Birthday

My niece's boy turned two. There was a nice park party with BBQ and cake. The pinata was one of those impossible Spongebob ones, so after a while Merissa (Adrian's mom) decided it was time to really give it a few good whacks...and even THEN they had to pull the strings to get to the candy!

The blonde is Adrian




Emily with second cousin once removed (??) Zoe




Ryan tries to kill the Pinata




Mighty Merissa at the bat

Creative, Crafty Kid

Let me just say, she does NOT get it from me. Emily decided she wanted to make little people out of popsicle sticks. Big giant mess-but how cute is the finished product?



Notice little blond doll in lower left corner:



Double click on this picture to see the doll better!

Root Canal

Is there really anything more to say? One picture tells the story beautifully:

My Parents in Law

Okay, if I look HALF this good when I am in my seventies, I'll be happy...oh, wait. They are in their EIGHTIES. Unbelievable.


Barb'n'Jack May 2008

Wedding Shower!

It has been WAY too long since the last wedding in this clan. Saturday, Beth & Dave opened their gorgeous home to everyone & threw a shower for my niece Raquel & her betrothed, Tony.


Here comes the Bride!



Emma & Brittney watching the gift opening



Ryan being funny with two of his pretty cousins (wearing garters) =0)



A little practice for cake time on the big day



CONGRATS ROCKY & TONY!!

The Magic Kingdom

An all new hotel experience: The Paradise Pier



An all new buffet experience: Storyteller's Cafe


The kids' new FLIP recorders



Billy & Michele on Casey Junior!



Emily being hilarious on the COUCH ride (Daddy's Favorite)






Mom's favorite spot:the entrance to Fantasyland



STOP THE BUFFET! I WANNA GET OFF!



Full much???

Our tiny 4 pound baby

Ryan has turned 12 and is no longer tiny. I remember weighing him after each feeding to see if he had gained 1/4 ounce. I think he's okay now.



We stopped for a haircut. Ryan hates his hair long, even though I think it looks gorgeous. Oh well. It's HIS head!


Happy Birthday, Big Giant Boy

Ryan's Family Party

Here are pictures from Ryan's 12th . "Phineas & Ferb" was the theme, of course! I think he had a good time. He liked all the sugar and MONEY! =0)

Billy's Big Birthday Bash!!

Okay, so it was just cake and Cheesecake Factory. Big Birthday Bash sounds so much more exciting.
Everyone looks just a tad psychotic in this picture...ya think?