Welcome Allison

We would like to welcome our newest member of the family to the world! Allison Elizabeth came on July 16th at 7:47am. Full head of black hair, 6 pounds 11 ounces, 19 and a half inches long. She is our biggest baby yet! We were lucky enough to bring her home the next day. Her sisters were thrilled to meet her and are doing their best to help out with her. Hope you enjoy the pictures!!!

Sarah Turns 4!

Happy fourth birthday to Sarah!!!! July 4th was Sarah's birthday. We had a jam packed day of fun. Sarah talked about her birthday for months beforehand. She could hardly wait for the day. We started the morning with a day at the park. Pierce Township just recently put in new play equipment.

They have a total of 7 slides, 6 swings, a teeter totter, and numerous other things to climb on. The only drawback is that the entire play are happens to be in the sun at all times. So on those 90 degree days it is a little stiffling for my liking. While at the park we found a box turtle - he happened to be a little deformed with a large growth on his face. The girls thought he was pretty cool though.

After the park we had breakfast at Sarah's favorite place - Panera Bread! Sarah had a cinnamon crunch bagel, and Emily shared an everything bagel with me. Shortly after was the Anderson Township Fourth of July Parade. Sarah and Emily collected quite a bit of candy! They were a little dissapointed though that there was only one fire truck and two ambulances. Oh well, beggers can't be choosers.

Sarah had all her cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles over for her party. She got so many great presents! Favorites included a new hair brush and comb, a flashlight, a bike, and a pretzel making kit. Of course I think she was just thrilled to have everyone over to play with. For dinner we grilled out - some of the food was a little more cajun style thanks to Dan! We also had baked beans, potatoe salad, and other cookout type food. Too bad we couldn't spend much time outside - that's right! It rained yet again for her party as it has every year.

Next birthday on the list - Dan... maybe new baby. Maybe Dan and the baby can just share, we'll see!

Pierce Township Fire Department

We made a special trip recently to the Pierce Township Fire Dept, compliments of our favorite paramedic Juli. The girls were so excited. Of course once they got there it was a little overwhelming for them. I think Dan enjoyed the trip most out of any of us. Sarah and Em each got to sit in the fire truck, the boat and the back of the paramedic. They got to see the sleeping quarters and where everyone ate and relaxed.

Emily even got them to turn on the lights on the truck. Sarah and Emily got some great gifts to take home - including hats, coloring books, crayons, erasers, stickers, and even temporary tatooes! Thanks for a great trip!