The Beach

Memorial Day weekend and 4th of July Week

Another year has passed and that means another summer full of amazing memories spent at the seashore. As always, we are so grateful to have the beach just an hour and a half away from home as our "home away from home" with my Mom. 

This year's highlights include: Gavin's first time in the "big pool" (thanks to his stellar potty training a few weeks before!), mini-golfing, wave-chasing, grilling on the deck, Grottos pizza, Funland= F U N, Aidan tossing his ball into the silver goblet to win the biggest prize at the goblet toss! (his beloved jaguar), sand castles, dolphins, turtles and burying in the sand with Kevin, Jason and Pops. Dewey Beach bonfire and s'mores with the Zarzyckis and Colatrianos, ice cream, 4th of July parade- all decked out but way too HOT, arcade fun and family quality time. 

Why do days at the beach go by so fast? Wishing they could last… but lucky for us, we'll be back!

Aidan wanted to pose behind the secret name of his unborn baby brother. <3

The queen and princess of the 4th of July parade :) 

Aidan, Chase, Riley, Jack and Gavin

Maternity/Family Shoot

I wanted to capture this time in our lives… A time filled with anxious anticipation of our last Calvey boy. A time where Gavin's days as the "baby" were coming to an end. A time where I wanted to pay extra attention to my sons before my attention was split a third way. We had fun in the front yard on a gorgeous day as the sun was beginning to set... I will cherish these photos forever.

Mother's Day 2013

A new tradition? Only the years will tell, but I will always treasure this Mother's Day. 

My first Mother's Day spent with both my mom and my mother-in-law.

My last Mother's Day being pregnant. 

My sister's first Mother's Day being a mother.

We were blessed with a gorgeous sunny day and a few hours spent enjoying each other's company. I am so grateful for these women and for my children who gave me the best gift I could ever imagine… the gift of being their mom!

My "ruby slippers" from Aidan. :)