April 2005
Tuesday October 04, 2005
Here are pictures taken during April 2005.
We'll keep adding to the bottom with new sets of pictures. Here's a
quick menu to the various picture sets:
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- VT Spring Game - We drove to
Blacksburg for the day to attend the spring game with the Murphy
family!
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- Trip to MD - Christie & the kids flew
up to MD to meet baby Layne and to attend Carter's 2nd birthday
party!
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The kids had a great time at Cadence's
barnyard party...with ride toys, a cow piņata, and lots of yummy food!
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The birthday girl in her cute outfit. |
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Everyone had fun playing with Cadence's toys! |
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Brandon tackled the pinata. |
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She was so proud of herself! |
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They finally resorting to tearing it apart! |
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Time to sing Happy Birthday! |
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Cadence wasn't too thrilled... |
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Here's the adorable pig cake! |
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Gracyn was checking out the presents. |
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Brandon got a kick out of the tazmanian devil doll. |
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Gracyn had fun exploring. |
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Cali was quietly reading her book.... |
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Well the weather came through just in time for
Gracyn's party and everyone had a great time! The big kids jumped in the
moonbounce and did crafts while the babies pushed walkers and played in the ball
pit. We feasted on Firehouse subs, Chick-fil-A nuggets and a beautiful
princess cake from Hansel & Gretel's bakery!
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Gracyn in her cute birthday dress. Thanks for making it Oma! |
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Cadence likes Gracyn's hair. |
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The Cotells & Taylors catching up... |
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.jpg "The kids in the bouncy thing.")
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The kids in the bouncy thing. |
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.jpg "Sammy, Janice, John & Wesley")
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Sammy, Janice, John & Wesley |
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Moms posing by the moonbounce. |
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Darby emerging from the bouncy thing. |
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Trey & Bryan are old friends. |
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Katie, Darby, Nancy & Wesley, Olivia & Benjamin |
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Peek-a-boo birthday girl! |
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Nanny fed Gracyn her lunch. |
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Brandon helped Gracyn blow out the candle. |
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She wouldn't leave her hat on... |
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Alex & Brandon chowing down. |
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Sarah hung out in her stroller. |
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Olivia in her pretty party dress! |
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The Powell family headed back to Columbia, SC. |
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Aidan Albury mowed the lawn. |
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Pop-Pop makes Gracyn laugh. |
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These flowers are pretty! |
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Gracyn LOVED the ball pit! |
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Posing with Nanny & Pop-Pop. |
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Time to OPEN gifts...not EAT them! |
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Gracyn gave her new baby hugs...thanks Oma! |
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She likes her horsie from Aunt Sandra. |
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Say cheese Pop-Pop & Nanny! |
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Pop-Pop took a well-deserved snooze... |
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We set up the umbrella because it was so hot! |
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Brandon & Alex had a blast together! |
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Scooping up balls that they threw in the pond... |
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Brandon made this special hat for his little cousin. |
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Brandon waiting for his cake. |
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Brandon helped Jesse open his present from us. |
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Samantha was a great climber! |
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Brandon rode a motorcycle! |
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Then he took a turn on the rock wall. |
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Need a little help Dad... |
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Brandon & Bryan played a quick round of mini golf. |
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We spent a beautiful day at Virginia Tech with
the Murphy family. We went to the spring game, walked around campus and
had dinner at Mike's Grill!
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Sean & Caitlyn tailgating. |
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Dylan & Brandon had fun playing together... |
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Caitlyn loves to smile for the camera! |
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This was Gracyn's 1st football game! |
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Caitlyn thought it was too loud. |
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"I must be beautiful for the Hokie Bird!" |
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Caitlyn is a great cheeser! |
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This is the best we could get out of Brandon... |
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Daddy had his hands full on Main Street! |
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Doing a little shopping... |
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The kids stopped on this bench for a rest. |
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We let the kids loose on the drill field! |
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Dylan & Brandon in front of the chapel. |
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Kids in front of Burruss. |
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The girls in front of the drill field. |
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Brandon gave Gracyn & Mommy a flower. |
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The daffodils were almost as tall as Gracyn! |
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Brandon tried to climb the lightpost. |
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Having fun at Mike's Grill. YUM! |
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While Bryan was stuck working in Charlotte,
Christie attempted her first solo flight with two kids! The kids actually
cooperated and the trip went really well! Brandon & Gracyn got to meet
their newest cousin, Layne Taylor, and had a great time at Carter's 2nd birthday
party!
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Brandon fell asleep before take-off! |
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Gracyn's first plane trip...she was actually awake but just closed her eyes for the picture! |
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Eating lunch at Aunt Caryn's house! |
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Christie finally got to hold her newest niece! |
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Gracyn wasn't sure what she thought about that! |
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"You're supposed to hold ME Mommy!" |
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Brandon & Carter had fun playing together. |
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They mowed the rocks outside. |
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Ever came over to join the fun! |
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Pop-Pop & the birthday boy. |
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Brandon the builder enjoyed Carter's construction themed birthday party! |
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The kids played downstairs in the playroom. |
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The Sheplee family got into the spirit!!! |
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Caryn, Ryan, Layne & Carter |
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Gracyn in her cute party outfit! |
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It didn't stay on long... |
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"Happy Birthday to you..." |
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Everybody wanted to help Carter open his presents. |
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Carter tried out the trike that we got him. |
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This cash register was a big hit! |
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Logan had fun with the stickers in his goody bag! |
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"What are you wearing to the party???" |
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The kids had fun with the sand & water table from Nanny & Pop-Pop. |
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Christie got another turn with the baby. |
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Nanny & Pop-Pop with their grandkids. |
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Nanny & her newest grandaughter. |
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Brandon & Carter hung out on the Elmo couch. |
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Big brothers and little sisters. |
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We went down to the Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical
Gardens for Tori Powell's 2nd birthday party! Then we went to Tori's house
to visit for a little while before driving back to Charlotte.
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The kids checked out the zebras. |
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We stopped for lunch and then it started to pour. |
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Christie & Gracyn posed in front of the botanical gardens on the way out. |
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Taking a rest on a bench. |
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Brandon enjoyed running around in the gardens. |
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Gracyn liked the flowers too. |
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We stopped at Tori's house to visit. |
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Tori got this cool kitchen for her birthday! |
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Cooking up some yummy food. |
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Brandon & Tori had fun running around in Trey's trailer. |
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Gracyn loves raviolis and meatballs! |
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Oma and her grandaughters. |
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Gracyn put her baby in the car seat. |
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Brandon is a cutting machine! |
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Gracyn is walking all over now! |
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Stopping to smell the flowers... |
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Gracyn in her monogrammed embellished overalls. |
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We checked out the new park at the University shopping center. |
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Gracyn enjoyed the slide. |
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Brandon slid down the pole. |
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Gracyn tried to climb up. |
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Taking a stroll in the backyard. |
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Gracyn in the front yard. |
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It was hard to get both kids to cooperate! |
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We went to the Rusty Rudder for brunch! |
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This page was last updated
Sunday June 05, 2005 10:51 PM
.jpg "Gracyn & Mommy")
.jpg "Beth, John & Wesley")
.jpg "The kids in the bouncy thing.")
.jpg "Sammy, Janice, John & Wesley")
.jpg "Tyler & Kim")
.jpg "Time to cut the cake!")
