First Day

Heading off to first grade and fifth grade

Aidan said he didn't like first grade because recess was too short.

I told him the teachers probably kept it short because it was 100 degrees outside, and would get longer once it cooled down a little.

Marian was excited to be one of the big kids in school, and is looking forward to trying out for all the things only the fifth-graders get to do (announcements, safety patrol, 'band', StuCo...)

8 months

Evan at 8 months

Evan and Brennan

(Aug 2010--8 mos and 3 yrs)

Brennan and Aidan

(July 2007--4 mos and 4 years)

Evan smiling big for sister

Beach Bumming It

Mick got the best picture of the kids (of course!)

We were missing Evan (sleeping) and our daytrippers Addison and Ava

Evan being his photogenic self

Evan and Ava comparing bellies, tanlines, and swapping spit.

Aidan making a sand castle

Marian bringing in the kayak

Aidan trying his hand at the kayak. Probably his favorite thing about the trip.

Brennan thoroughly enjoyed flying his Buzz Lightyear kite, but didn't seem to grasp that you ALWAYS had to hold on to it.

All the kids flying kites. The pictures don't do it justice.

Evan exploring the salty water

Marian playing beach bingo

Brennan making a craft