8.13.2009

Machias, ME

We spent five days over the Fourth of July in Machias, ME with our friends Mike & Sim. There was some foggy weather but it was great sleeping weather as I was getting into the full swing of morning sickness and exhaustion. As a result everyone had a blast and I got to sleep and relax!
















8.09.2009

Lancaster, PA

We spent some time in Lancaster after the wedding. Seth had to go home to work on Monday but the boys and I stayed the rest of the week at my grandparents. We got to spend some extra time with my grandparents and Miriam, Peter, Johanna, and Aunt Molly who were also staying there! Eli and Silas were Peter's constant entertainment as he longed to run around with them-- some day soon! My parents came over to visit and of course spend time with the boys as much as they could. I had fun showing my boys the place where I lived for the first 22 years of my life!

My Mom and my Grandpa on Father's Day, 2009


My Dad and my brother, Mike


Mike and his daughter Kalin


Eli shooting deer with his rifle.


Family Pic


The Grandmas' watched our boys while Miriam, Johanna, and I had some time together at the Prince Street Cafe.


My Mom and her sisters singing... something like this usually happens at most family gatherings.


Johanna and Jared- to be married in October!


Emmalee hanging out with Eli while he watches the cows.


Peter looking very content after his bottle.


Eli thought the horse & buggies were pretty cool.


My parents and I took the boys to the Strasburg Railroad Museum.


Eli could not get over all the real trains- he loved the museum.


Peepaw and Eli got to shovel some coal into the firebox. Lots of fun!


Then we took a ride on the Strasburg Railroad!


Eli was amazed that he was riding on a real train!


Eli sitting with his Peepa


Silas sitting with his Meema


After our ride we went back to shoveling coal... this time Silas joined in.


We spent quite a bit of time here!


Great times with Family... this is my Grandma.


Lots of visiting together.
My Mom, Aunt Lisa, and Grandma & Grandpa


Uncle Dan got to cuddle with Silas just after he woke up from his nap.


Silas and Peter lovin on each other.


Story Time


Another outing to Prince Street Cafe- this time the boys came with us and Aunt Lisa met us there!


Silas, Peter, and Eli having play time--almost together!


Peter doing his usual happy chatter!


Eli mesmerizing Peter with his words. It was too cute!


Me and my boys... this is typical where they both want to be on my lap and when the camera pops out for a picture they don't cooperate! Oh well... gotta love 'em!


8.07.2009

Eli is Ring Security

We drove to Lancaster for Maribeth's cousin's wedding. Amanda and Jonathan got married on June 20-- and Eli was their ring bearer!


Eli preparing for his big job.


Dress Rehearsal... Eli is Ring Security!
He loved his shirt from Amanda and wanted to show everyone the "badger" on the front-which was really a badge. :)


Katelynne & Veronica were the flower girls


Uncle Dan practicing walking Amanda down the aisle.

Silas and Grandpa having a good time.


The kids practicing their jobs before going down the isle again.


Eli loves Danielle


Miriam came and we got to meet her Peter Henry!


Emmalee and Silas- something was funny!


Uncle Dan and Amanda


Dress Rehearsal Dinner- Katelynne & Eli having tea time :)


The morning of the wedding... getting Eli into his tux.


We finally got him into all the pieces.


Aunt Lisa & Uncle Dan ~ Mother and Father of the bride


Eli all ready to walk down the isle.


Eli missed his Meema


Eli and Uncle Dan


Amanda! Just before walking down the isle.


Eli just before walking down the isle... now he's serious.


Grandpa&Grandma need to go down the isle first!


Eli carrying the pillow with the actual rings- almost to the front of the sanctuary.


Eli liked to walk on the flower petals that the girls dropped!


Now he just needs to hand the pillow over to the pastor.


The very happy couple as the pastor announces that they are now married!


Eli and Kalin practicing their bubble blowing at each other.


Gotta love the bubbles.


Eli went over to sit with O-pa


There they are!



Amanda and Jon with the kids


Our family with Maribeth's parents.


Katelynne and Eli relaxing after the ceremony before more pictures.


At the Reception... Kalin Marie


Grandma coming over to visit at the reception.