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:

 
 
 
 
 
  • Trip to Maryland - We spent Easter weekend in MD visiting with Christie's family. 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

           

Belated Christmas Party!

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!


Eyes....

"What is this girl doing to me?"

Huh?

Tough crowd...no smiles today!

The boys enjoyed their spaghetti-o dinner!

Gracyn sampled Daddy's beer...

Daddy's little girls!

The girl shot.

Another arrangement...this one is more symmetrical!

The Cotell family.

Matt & Kristi

The Bruzeks

Kristi and the babies!


Wintergreen Ski Trip!

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!! 


Brandon and his first pair of skis!

Bryan's dad tried skiing for the first time too!

Brandon in front of the Wintergreen map.

Brandon loved all of the snow!

"We are here..."

Christie & Shannon on the slopes.

Shannon's wipe-out! (Brent jinxed her...)

Christie & Shannon on the ski lift.

Bryan & Christie posing for a shot.

Brent & Shannon

Brandon played in the snow back at the house!

We went to The Edge for dinner that night...we had a great view from our corner booth!

Brent & Shannon at dinner.

Shannon & Christie in their matching sweaters...we did NOT plan this!

Brandon & Oma

Awwww!

How big is Gracyn??? SOOOO big!!!

The guys.

Gracyn & Shannon

Back at the house...we all got into our comfy blue clothes. Another coincidence!

Sandra & Bryan took the boys down the beginner slopes!

Like father, like son...

Sandra & Alex

Bryan & Brandon on the ski lift.

Unloading...

Brandon & Alex had lots of fun together!

We took a break to play in the snow!

Pop-Pop helped watch the boys...

Refueling with some fries...

Brent & Shannon

Cute cousins!

Brandon enjoyed his free rice krispie bar!

Sandra & Alex in "The Slide" tubing area.

Rafa says hi!

Brandon & Christie

Elke & Natalia came to watch for a little bit.

One last picture with the skis...

The babies back at the house.

What a couple of cuties!

Natalia

This is a friendly PSA...always wear sunscreen when you go skiing or you'll end up looking like this!!!!


Highland Creek Easter Egg Hunt!

We headed up to Prosperity Park for a quick egg hunt, face-painting, a petting zoo, etc...  We saw lots of friends there!


Brandon & Anna Grace

Anna Grace & Gracyn

They got treats from the Easter bunny!

Anna Grace and the bunny.

Gracyn & Mommy

Daddy's turn to hold Gracyn!

Gracyn wouldn't leave her hat on, so Mommy wore it instead!

Waiting for the hunt to begin...

And they're off!!!!!

Anna Grace got a bunch of eggs!

Gracyn got some too!

She just plopped down in the middle of some eggs.

These are mine!

Getting a little help from big brother...

What's in these things??

We tried to get a picture with her hat on!

Brandon & Will took off across the field.

Cadence & Julie

Gracyn & Kylee played with Cadence's car.

We couldn't get both of them to look at the same time...

Brandon, Benjamin & Will checking out the petting zoo.

Looking at some ducks...

Whoa...that's a big one!


Preschool Easter Party!


Easter egg hunt!

Brandon checked out his loot...

Are there any eggs under here?

Break for photo op!

The babies were bored.

Will's turn to check under the bush.

Lined up to go back to the classroom.

Waiting for craft time!

Susan helped Will with his Easter craft.

Hard at work...

Brandon & Mommy

Brandon looked up this time.

Busy, busy!

Reciting the blessing before lunch.

The boys at circle time.

Singing songs in circle time.

Ms. Mary is a good singer!

Look what I found!

Brandon & Will

Brandon & Will are buddies!


Trip to Maryland!

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...


Silly Brandon!

Brandon, Carter & Ryan

Carter tried on the dog's harness...it was a pretty good fit!

Everyone packed into Uncle Pat's new Sequoia!

Ever was strapped in and ready to go!

The Three Musketeers on the elevator.

Bring in the elephants!

Brandon joined the Conga line!

Pat & Ever in the center ring!

Brandon, Bryan & Ever enjoying the show.

It's starting!!!

"Wow...look at that Ever!"

Pat & Ever (sporting the cool Cotton Candy hat!)

"My turn to wear the hat!"

The kids enjoyed the show!

Heading out...

Brandon liked wearing headphones on the way home!

Carter too!


BABY SHOWER

Several close friends & family gathered to celebrate the impending arrival of Layne Taylor!!!   

The Mirabella Cake...courtesy of Bobbie & Bill as always!

Belly shot!

Caryn & Christie

Tonya & Caryn

We decorated with a clothesline of baby things.

Crowd shot!

The flowers girls...

The Sheplee girls...

Food!

Personalized baby blanket from Aunt Tonya.

Layne's first book.

Layne will be the best dressed baby on the block!

Personalized bib & burp cloth from Aunt Christie.

Janet, Jenny & Cheryl

Time to cut the cake!

Gracyn enjoyed playing with this walker.

 

 

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! 

Gracyn wanted a little salad before her entree!

Brandon stood on his chair and recited the pledge of allegiance.

Christie, Bobbie & Caryn

Our boys in their coordinating outfits...

Gracyn wanted to walk around the restaurant!

Carter cuddled with Pop-Pop.

Both boys love their Pop-Pop!

Uncle Ryan & Gracyn

Courtney opened her birthday gifts.

Posing with her new perfume.

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. 

The Easter Bunny was here!

What did I get?

Wow...blocks!

Brandon was in chocolate heaven!

This is fun!

Pop-Pop played a silly game to make Gracyn laugh...

Carter suited up for Easter brunch.

More Easter gifts!

Brandon got a train!

Carter got some wooden trucks.

Ever needed some help from Uncle Ryan.

Carter liked his cement mixer!

The boys.

Gracyn wanted to play too!

Here Mommy!

Time for the Easter egg hunt!

Brandon stopped to take a count.

Nanny helped Carter open some candy.

Jumping off tables!

All three jumped at once!

Playing with her new tea set from Aunt Caryn, Uncle Ryan and Carter.

Time for dinner!

Gracyn & Aunt Caryn

All of the kids piled on Uncle Ryan!

Gracyn joined in....

Uncle Ryan helped Brandon touch the ceiling.

Pop-Pop & Nanny with their grandkids.

Almost everyone is smiling!

Karen Zei came to visit.

 

Random Shots


Bryan enlisted some "child labor" to help dig out the garden.

Hard at work!

Christie took a seat on Brandon's tractor.

Brandon & Jesse were looking for buried treasure!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!


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