Happy 2nd Birthday Jeanne!

The birthday girl!
Presents for me?

Jeanne had a great time celebrating her second birthday this year at the My Gym...so did Will. Here are some pics from the party and of her big birthday present from Gigi and Papa-- her own Bitty Baby--hopefully it will help her get ready to be a big sister. We are going to have to do a little more training before letting her hold the new baby, as she has a tendancy to just drop or throw the baby down without much warning. But Will seems to be well on his way to being a great big brother to another baby sister:)

Jeanne loved her singing birthday card from Gigi and Papa.

Jeanne is still a bit unclear on the taking care of the baby thing.

Daddy and Uncle Mike even had some fun at Jeanne's party...

Will had fun at circle time.

Make a wish!

Jeanne loved the airplane ride..

and the zip line was a hit with the older kids. Who doesn't love bubbles?

Happy Birthday Jeanne Bean!

The Pumpkin Patch

Today, Brian took the day off and we took the kids to the pumpkin patch! They both had a great time..until it was time to leave of course.
They both wanted to drive the tractor...but Will managed to maintain control while Jeanne posed for the photogs.

Will finally got the idea, that I wanted him to smile, while he was posing with the pumpkins...don't the kids know that they whole reason we go to the pumpkin patch is for the photos?

They both liked the hayride...Jeanne would have enjoyed it more if she could have stood up and hung over the side...but we can't have everything we want. We are thinking that she might make a great stunt toddler...do they have those?

I think that Will overestimated the size of that pumpkin that he was going to sit on...

Surprise! I am smiling and looking at the camera.
Oh how we love the goats! Fortunately we made it out with all of our fingers in tact...despite Jeanne's continued efforts to get them eaten off by a goat.

All that being said....a good time was had and a good, long afternoon nap was taken by all!

Getting Ready for Halloween

Trick or Treat! We took the kids to Safety town last weekend to trick or treat. They both had a great time...Jeanne was less into it then Will, but as long as we kept the candy coming, she was in.
Hey Blue Eyes!

We went to the fall festival at GiGi's school. Will did the sack race with some of GiGi's 5th graders. He also liked the having his hair painted green?!?

Bat kids! We are under heavy influence of all things superheros right now. Jeanne is even starting to get into it. Fortunately we have 2 batman masks. Today they were running around together Will in his batman costume and Jeanne in the extra cape and mask. Will came down to tell me that we did not need to call Jeanne, "Jeanne Beanie" anymore, we could just call her "batgirl"! And yes...he was dead serious.

Fall Football Fun

This fall Auntie Jessica, Uncle Michael, Uncle Jeff and Cousin Charlie have taken it upon themselves to take Will's football training to the next level.
He is getting quite good....and even told daddy the other day that he did not want to play soccer anymore...he wants to play football. I think Brian almost shed a tear....

Mastering the catch from cousin Charlie....

Maybe a wide receiver? He looks awfully graceful!

Every good football player has to be ready to take a ball in the shin???

September 2008

Well, we are off and running for the fall! Literally...Will is playing soccer...Jeanne comes and hangs out...birthday parties...football games... back to school...and maybe it will get below 80 degrees sometime soon! Everyone is great and enjoying getting back into our fall routine.

The Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

Aloha- Part 4, Kauai: The Wedding

Jessica and Mike got married at the Botanical Gardens in Kauai. It was a beautiful setting and ceremony. Our family friend performed the beachside ceremony and it was beautiful and very personal. It was amazing to have someone who knows Mike and Jess so well marry them. There were about 40 family and friends who made the trip. We all had a great time, especially the kids. They were both in the wedding and were adorable. The had a great time at the reception too! Despite being totally exhausted, they both managed to dance the night away with all the grown ups and a few of their cousins. Brian was even able to squeeze in a quick air guitar lesson for Will. Now that is entertainment!



The ceremony was down this path and looked out over the beach.

Baby Siena! Could she be any cuter?
The parents of the bride! They look so tropical.

Jess with mom, dad, Kristin and Rick
Yes...Lammy made a full appearance at the wedding. I was able to tear Lammy away for the walk down the aisle, but that is about it.
Father of the bride
Did someone say air guitar?