March 2005
Tuesday October 04, 2005
Here are pictures taken during March 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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- Trip to Maryland - We spent
Easter weekend in MD visiting with Christie's family.
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We went over to the Cotells' house for our
very belated Christmas party. We brought our usual apps and enjoyed a few
drinks while we chatted and chased the children!
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"What is this girl doing to me?" |
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Tough crowd...no smiles today! |
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The boys enjoyed their spaghetti-o dinner! |
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Gracyn sampled Daddy's beer... |
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Another arrangement...this one is more symmetrical! |
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Brandon had his first skiing experience this
weekend in Wintergreen, VA and he LOVED it! The weather & conditions were
great, and the company was even better! Our friends Shannon & Brent drove
down from PA, Bryan's parents came from VA, Christie's parents came for one
night and Sandra, Rafa, Alex & Natalia came on Sunday for the day. It was
a blast!!
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Brandon and his first pair of skis! |
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Bryan's dad tried skiing for the first time too! |
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Brandon in front of the Wintergreen map. |
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Brandon loved all of the snow! |
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Christie & Shannon on the slopes. |
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Shannon's wipe-out! (Brent jinxed her...) |
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Christie & Shannon on the ski lift. |
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Bryan & Christie posing for a shot. |
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Brandon played in the snow back at the house! |
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We went to The Edge for dinner that night...we had a great view from our corner booth! |
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Brent & Shannon at dinner. |
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Shannon & Christie in their matching sweaters...we did NOT plan this! |
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How big is Gracyn??? SOOOO big!!! |
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Back at the house...we all got into our comfy blue clothes. Another coincidence! |
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Sandra & Bryan took the boys down the beginner slopes! |
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Bryan & Brandon on the ski lift. |
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Brandon & Alex had lots of fun together! |
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We took a break to play in the snow! |
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Pop-Pop helped watch the boys... |
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Refueling with some fries... |
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Brandon enjoyed his free rice krispie bar! |
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Sandra & Alex in "The Slide" tubing area. |
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Elke & Natalia came to watch for a little bit. |
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One last picture with the skis... |
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The babies back at the house. |
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This is a friendly PSA...always wear sunscreen when you go skiing or you'll end up looking like this!!!! |
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We headed up to Prosperity Park for a quick
egg hunt, face-painting, a petting zoo, etc... We saw lots of friends
there!
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They got treats from the Easter bunny! |
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Anna Grace and the bunny. |
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Daddy's turn to hold Gracyn! |
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Gracyn wouldn't leave her hat on, so Mommy wore it instead! |
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Waiting for the hunt to begin... |
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Anna Grace got a bunch of eggs! |
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She just plopped down in the middle of some eggs. |
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Getting a little help from big brother... |
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We tried to get a picture with her hat on! |
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Brandon & Will took off across the field. |
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Gracyn & Kylee played with Cadence's car. |
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We couldn't get both of them to look at the same time... |
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Brandon, Benjamin & Will checking out the petting zoo. |
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Brandon checked out his loot... |
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Are there any eggs under here? |
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Will's turn to check under the bush. |
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Lined up to go back to the classroom. |
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Susan helped Will with his Easter craft. |
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Brandon looked up this time. |
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Reciting the blessing before lunch. |
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Singing songs in circle time. |
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Ms. Mary is a good singer! |
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Brandon & Will are buddies! |
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THE CIRCUS
Bryan & Brandon joined Ryan, Carter, Pat & Ever for a day at
the circus. This kept them occupied while the moms were at Caryn's baby
shower...
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Carter tried on the dog's harness...it was a pretty good fit! |
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Everyone packed into Uncle Pat's new Sequoia! |
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Ever was strapped in and ready to go! |
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The Three Musketeers on the elevator. |
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Brandon joined the Conga line! |
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Pat & Ever in the center ring! |
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Brandon, Bryan & Ever enjoying the show. |
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"Wow...look at that Ever!" |
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Pat & Ever (sporting the cool Cotton Candy hat!) |
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"My turn to wear the hat!" |
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The kids enjoyed the show! |
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Brandon liked wearing headphones on the way home! |
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BABY SHOWER
Several close friends & family gathered to celebrate the impending arrival of
Layne Taylor!!!
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The Mirabella Cake...courtesy of Bobbie & Bill as always! |
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We decorated with a clothesline of baby things. |
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Personalized baby blanket from Aunt Tonya. |
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Layne will be the best dressed baby on the block! |
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Personalized bib & burp cloth from Aunt Christie. |
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Gracyn enjoyed playing with this walker. |
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PICTURES & DINNER
After Caryn's baby shower, we dressed the kids up and headed to the mall for
pictures at JCPenney and dinner at That's Amore to celebrate Bobbie &
Courtney's birthdays!
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Gracyn wanted a little salad before her entree! |
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Brandon stood on his chair and recited the pledge of allegiance. |
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Our boys in their coordinating outfits... |
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Gracyn wanted to walk around the restaurant! |
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Carter cuddled with Pop-Pop. |
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Both boys love their Pop-Pop! |
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Courtney opened her birthday gifts. |
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Posing with her new perfume. |
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EASTER SUNDAY
After a visit from the Easter Bunny, we headed to Caryn & Ryan's for brunch &
an egg hunt. Then we had dinner back at Nanny & Pop-Pop's house.
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The Easter Bunny was here! |
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Brandon was in chocolate heaven! |
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Pop-Pop played a silly game to make Gracyn laugh... |
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Carter suited up for Easter brunch. |
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Carter got some wooden trucks. |
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Ever needed some help from Uncle Ryan. |
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Carter liked his cement mixer! |
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Gracyn wanted to play too! |
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Time for the Easter egg hunt! |
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Brandon stopped to take a count. |
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Nanny helped Carter open some candy. |
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All three jumped at once! |
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Playing with her new tea set from Aunt Caryn, Uncle Ryan and Carter. |
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All of the kids piled on Uncle Ryan! |
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Uncle Ryan helped Brandon touch the ceiling. |
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Pop-Pop & Nanny with their grandkids. |
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Almost everyone is smiling! |
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Bryan enlisted some "child labor" to help dig out the garden. |
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Christie took a seat on Brandon's tractor. |
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Brandon & Jesse were looking for buried treasure! |
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