Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Aidan is a kindergartener!

How is this possible? I am the mother to a boy who is old enough to go to kindergarten. I remember being in kindergarten myself… I remember exactly what the room looked like. I remember my Pappy dressing up as Santa at Christmastime… and now here I am walking my son to the bus-stop to start his own kindergarten adventure. Times have certainly changed since I was there but I am hoping the fact that I still recall it so clearly means I am still young at heart and will enjoy every second of this "growing up thing" with my precious Aidan. :)


As of October, Aidan's best friend in his class is the other Aidan! Aidan goes by "Aidan C." and his best friend goes by "Aidan H." They sit together at lunch every day and play together at recess, etc. I had the pleasure of meeting Aidan H. on their first field trip and so far the biggest difference I can tell between the two of them is this… Aidan H. has an earring. Yes. We live in Delaware.

If you ask Aidan what his favorite part of school is, he will tell you, "snack time, lunchtime and recess." If you press him he will add "gym, art and music" (they have one of each Mon-Thurs.) I'm not concerned he's not too into his "studies" just yet however… Let kids be kids, I say!

Aidan's Preschool graduation day: June 013
Before heading to the bus stop on his first day of Kindergarten: September 2013
Getting off the bus in the afternoon. His first day was a success!

Monday, September 30, 2013

Annual Buehler's Weekend

We love this tradition with our St. Joe's family SO much. We did consider skipping the Poconos trip this year since Connor was only 5 weeks old, but I am so glad we decided to be adventurous even with a newborn! I figured at this point in life with 3 boys, what else is there to do but throw caution to the wind? And of course we made the right decision. The weather couldn't have been nicer. The boys couldn't have had any more fun playing with all the kids. And Kevin and I got some much needed quality time with some of our most favorite people. Oh, and did I mention this sleep-deprived mama didn't have to cook or clean for 3 days? :-) Here are some highlights from a much appreciated stay at Buehler's Idlewild Inn.
Gavin greets Finn
A stand-off?


Aidan and Daddy enjoy some quality time in the canoe
My big boy climbs a tree

Connor's first hike in the woods


One of my most favorite pictures ever. "Godpappy" Truitt with his godson Aidan and the newest Calvey boy
The little ones LOVED singing this song with Mrs. Longino!

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Gavin turns 3!

Gavin had so much fun at his pirate party… but then again, when ISN'T Gavin having so much fun?? Wishing the happiest of years to the boy who smiles from ear to ear and makes us laugh each and every day. 
Cap'n Connor rests up before his first big party. :)

Elise shows off her artistic talents with her pirate face. :)




Yes, you are seeing correctly. Aidan tries to steal a kiss from Aubrey! The pirate persona really must have taken him over that day. ;-)
Partying up with Pops

The birthday boy with his Grandma and Boppa! 
Aidan with his Aunt Alli



He loooves his cousin Maggie!
Gavin with his Godmommy 
Sissy pic!
Gaga and Pappy meet a sleeping Connor for the first time!
Pirate Pappy and his great-grandson. <3



Saturday, August 17, 2013

Connor Joseph has arrived!

Birthday: August 15, 2013  9:14am
8 lbs. 2 oz.
20.5 inches


After what seemed like an endless pregnancy, I was induced in the early morning hours of August 15th. Connor was ready to meet us and labor was very quick. Words can't express how thrilled we were to meet this precious baby boy, the bookend to our family. He was perfect.. wide-eyed, awake, healthy and beautiful. I got to do nothing but hold him for a full hour after he was born but it seemed like mere minutes. Before I knew it, his big brothers arrived with all 4 grandparents and Aunt Alli and they came running in the room, grinning ear to ear. Their excitement to see me and meet him was palpable, and so our life with our new addition began. 

Our family is complete. 
I am very outnumbered. 
I wouldn't have it any other way. <3











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