Saturday, August 04, 2007

OC Trip June 2007

We decided to take a few mini trips while Devin was visiting MD. Our trip to the Ocean was our first trip. Josh was away at youth camp, but the rest of the kiddos were ready to be beach bound.


Waiting to pay the toll to get on the bridge


Rick driving


The kiddos ready for the Ocean

The Bay Bridge.....




Side of the road black-eyed susans

DQ was a definite stopping place. We have missed being in TX more than we'd like to admit.




We all enjoyed chocolate dipped ice cream cones

We were lucky enough to rent a condo from some family for our mini trip. It was just perfect!


Rick and the kiddos in the condo


Cody chillaxing at the condo


Devin and Noah "sleeping" in one of the bedrooms

The man that sculpts out of sand has done it for as long as I can remember. It is amazing.....




Some neat views.....

View of the beach


View down the boardwalk

We went right to the beach after dinner. The kiddos had a blast.


The water was A LOT colder than we thought it would be


The waves were pretty rough and we got really wet


Rick and the kiddos get wet while the waves break


Devin and Noah's footprints in the sand (each going their own way)


Rick enjoys a soft serve cone, while I indulge in my favorite - mint chocolate! I love Dumser's icecream!


Noah drinking a milkshake from Dumser's


We used to eat at Lombardi's on the boardwalk, but now there is only one on Pennsylvania Avenue


Contemplating his order


His future's so bright, he's gotta wear shades


Not too tired....


.....to smile


Sisterly smooches


Noah did NOT want his picture taken


Kisses!


Sisterly and brotherly love


Even better than I remember

Every year when we were younger we'd go to the Trimper rides one night during vacation. The Whip was always the ride we'd get on first. I remember laughing until my sides hurt. This year the same thing happened as I watched Noah ride it for the first time.


Noah wasn't so sure at first.....



He ended up loving it!


Posing with the pirate.


Devin kissing the pirate.

Kari hadn't been feeling too well (she had a stomach bug)but, got on the tea cups with Devin and Noah.


Noah loved riding the roller coaster




Noah on the bumper boats. He kind of just went around in circles.


Noah on the hot air balloon.


Rick and Noah in the mirror maze.


Noah the Pirate shopping at Edwards Five and Dime.

Rick and Devin went to see the sunrise one morning....






Devin introducing...the sun.


Shells collected on the beach.


Dev's sandy foot.


Rick orders some breakfast.


Breakfast after the sunrise.

Some photos from the beach....







Kari, sporting some shades after Devin won her a CareBear.


Dinner before we left the Ocean. Nothing like I remember.....

All in all, it was a memorable trip. We had a fabulous time!

BumbleBee Party June 2007

After a fabulous season and winning 1st place the BumbleBees celebrated at a local Italian restaurant. Pizza and fun was had by all!








A group shot at the field after winning 1st place and receiving their plaques.

Birthday Piercings

Devin and Kari both got piercings for their birthdays. Just in different places.....





Although, Devin did have to get a third hole in each ear, so Kari would get hers done. What a great big sister!

Chesapeake Beach

One day, Rick needed to head down to Chesapeake Beach to meet with us customer. We amused ourselves in the car and then went to lunch. The kiddos loved seeing the water and couldn't wait to go to Ocean City


Practicing her princess pose (yes, that is my butt in the background. What of it??)


Such a cutie!


Cheese!


Out on the pier at Chesapeake Beach after lunch at Smokey Joe's.

Monday, July 09, 2007

Kari's 5th Birthday

Kari wanted to have some friends over for a swim party to celebrate her 5th birthday. Due to vacations, Bryleigh was the only girl that came. And right when she arrived it started to rain! So, we had pizza, opened presents and had cake until the rain stopped. Then Daddy took the kiddos swimming. Here are some pictures.


The requested Strawberry Chocolate Skillet Cake


An Airel birthday


Best of Friends


Noah loves Bryleigh and was excited to be in the picture with her

Opening Presents




Kari (and Noah) and her Dora scooter from Grammie and Poppy


Eating cake


Kari, Courtney and Bryleigh

Kari and Bryleigh jumping in the pool