Happy 4th Birthday Sean!!

Yesterday we had a birthday party for Sean who turned 4 today. Wow...where does the time go? Sean was thrilled with his Spider Man cake...which drove Mommy insane... and of course his gifts. Mommy was ecstatic that Sean stopped long enough to take great pictures with she and Daddy!!

Sean running out of the garage after seeing his new Hummer in the driveway. Yes that is a Gator in the background...don't ask...Daddy thought he needed another...

Jumping in to check it out. Daddy racing to catch up. Ryan not wanting to miss out!

I've got it Daddy!

"Are they really letting me go to?" asks Ryan.

Jake is ready to help out with presents when needed.

Spider man is in the house!

... and again (Ryan)

...and again (Austin, Annika would have none of it!)

A photo op with Great Grandma Erm and Great Granny.

The little ones playing AROUND the water table..Ryan, not sure what to make of that!

Grandma, keeping things under control in the pool!


Sean has come a loooooong way swimming this summer .

Buddies


Ryan was thoroughly enjoying the watermelon. Not to mention the other

fruits he sampled and returned to the tray.

Apparently four is the age of funny faces and smiles.




I tried several times and these were the best I could get.

Not quite like last years!

Holy moly, a picture of the whole family...that almost never happens.

YEAH!!!

The celebration continues today. As I write, Ryan is napping and Tony and Sean are at the driving range. When they return we'll head out for a while, then to Carlos O'Kelly's for supper. Sean's choice...he'll have the pizza... go figure!!

Happy Birthday Sean,

We love you.

We're Getting Ready For a Party

Mommy did the cake again (never again will I do Spiderman...too many black lines to work around)

Heyhore rides again!!

When it's 102, what else are you going to do?

Yep, He's Still Climbing!

County Fair Time

Daddy took the afternoon (Friday) off work and Mommy took a break from getting her classroom ready, to go to the fair. Only one problem, it didn't start until 6:00. No problem, the boys were great. We went to the park, then home for Ryan's nap, out for dinner and off to the fair. They had a great time looking at the animals, telling us what they say and of course riding the rides. Too bad about the 100+ degree heat! Sean is an old pro now. Ryan did a great job, but look out for rides with steering wheels or handlebars...he doesn't want to let go! They had so much fun, Grandma and Grandpa took them again on Saturday.

Happy Birthday Nana!!

Happy (belated) Birthday Papa Joe!

Just old enough to start losing his mind!!! Kidding...love you!

More Pictures of "da Boys"

Thanks Pete for sharing your photos. Here are some more pics of Papa Joe, Paul and Peter's visit. From ball games to swimming. It was stinking hot!

You know your dog is spoiled when you put ice in their water!

Stanley and his new best friend! He's never been

photographed so much.