Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2009 we went to Amy and Chris's for a BBQ.

Sunday afternoon. Enjoying a relaxing day in the backyard. Peyton and Carson got a pool for the backyard and filled it up and were playing in the COLD water. Carson went over to visit his buddy-Eric. Peyton enjoyed drying off and blowing bubbles.
We have had a busy weekend. BBQs and Birthday parties. Enjoying time with close friends and family.

First T-ball game

Peyton's first t-ball game. A rainy Saturday morning. We weren't sure the game would get in, but we were able to get in 2 full innings. Peyton's team batted first. The way it works in t-ball at the age of 4-5yr olds is that during the first inning everybody hits and then each inning after they play 3 outs or 5 runs. The rain came down, the kids got muddy, but the smiles never left. It was great to see the kids excited to be hitting the ball and running around the bases.
Peyton hit the ball both times, forgot to run and on her first at bat was out at first, but at the second at bat she got a single and then got out on her way to second. Dave coached a great game. The kids had fun and of course everybody wins. The game was a tie.

Ocean City

Well Peyton had her first sleep over. Her best friend Alli came over on Saturday night. The kids were able to enjoy the beautiful weather. They played in the backyard and had a sprinkler fight with Carson. I think the girls won. After they came in got dried off and into dry clothes we grilled out a wonderful steak from the Amish market. Then the kids went downstairs and watched Alvin and the Chipmunks. To our surprise they went to bed by 9 and then woke up at 6. They were excited to go to the beach and I think that they thought we were going to leave at that moment. We had waffles and bacon for breakfast. After that it was ohhh, about 7 so since we were going to miss church we decided to have church in our house. We talked about God and read some verses about how he created everything, how big he is, how he is the boss, and how he loves us so much. We sang some songs and then they each made a picture representing somehting GOD created. That brought us to about 8:30. We got dressed for the beach and then went outside to play. We left around 10 and when we got to the shore you would of thought it was the middle of summer. It was packed, no where to park, tons of people on the boardwalk, on the beach and surprisingly in the water as well. The kids made sandcastles, dug holes, ate Mack and Manco's pizza and of course had ice cream. It was a great day. I think it was about a whole 10 minutes into the ride home before they were asleep. What a great day to relax and spend time together. "Do we have to go back to work?!!"

Birthday Party 2009

Saturday April 18th 2009. Peyton is 5 and Carson is 3. We had a beautiful day. It was sunny, 75, and no humidity. Peyton had friends from school and Carson had friends from daycare. Together we had 15 kids. The party started at 1:00p.m. As the kids came they played in the backyard enjoying the mats, balance beam, and swing set. They were able to play t-ball, basketball, and soccer. Peyton and Carson took their friends for a walk along Pine Cone Alley. After everyone was there Dave created an obstacle course with the help of Alli's dad, Jamie. They kids went through flags, along the balance bean, down a slide to kick a goal and hit a home-run. Once everyone went through the course we got everyone around the large parachute. We were able to sing some songs and play some games. The kids all had a great time playing together and were very hungry. We had hot dogs for lunch and then the kids went back to the back yard and received their bubble wands. Each kid had a blast seeing the huge bubbles they all made.
We had cake. Peyton had a Tinker Bell cupcake and Carson's was Cars. After cake we did a pinata and the kids each got to fill their bags. They were able to finish their time playing with each other and enjoying the beautifu day.

JEM Foundation

JEM Cure for CLL was formed by close friends of Joyce E. McHugh (JEM). She has been diagnosed with CLL and is now in remission after treatment. Practical support includes locating information, raising awareness, finding physicians, funding research as well as meeting personal needs of those afflicted with CLL.

Chronic lymphotic leukemia (CLL) is one of four main types of leukemia. About 15,110 new cases of CLL will be diagnosed in 2008. About 90,179 people are living with CLL. More people are living with CLL than any other type of leukemia. Most people with CLL are at least 50 years old.
CLL starts with a change to a single cell called a lymphocyte. Over time, the CLL cells multiply and replace normal lymphocytes in the marrow and lymph nodes. The high number of CLL cells in the marrow may crowd out normal blood-forming cells, and CLL cells are not able to fight infection like normal lymphocytes do.

CARSON IS 3!!!

April 14, 2009 Carson turns 3. He celebrated his day playing with his toys. We were able to have ElMO cake.
Again it is hard to believe that he has become such a wonderful little boy. He has come a long way from 4 lbs. He enjoys playing with his cars, trains, and watching movies in his chair. We look forward to his party this weekend, where we can play in the backyard with the bubble machine.