Camping 2011

This past weekend, we went camping with the Yorks (becoming an annual tradition). We had a blast and the kids definitely have some new great memories. Here are some pics from the weekend...

Aunt Kamryn helping the kids look for creatures to put in their bug boxes...


Carsyn and Tanner look like they found something...


The campground had a pool, which was a great relief when it warmed up on Saturday...


Mia and Pop Pop Ligetti came up for the weekend to spend Saturday at the campground...


Tanner and Dane enjoying the water. These have become inseparable...


Tanner just loves his scuba goggles...


The whole gang on Saturday afternoon at the campsite...


Carsyn enjoying some time with Aunt Kamryn...


Tanner tossing some frisbee with Chris...


You should have seen some of the ones he snagged out of the air!!!


Tanner, Dane, and Landon on the Saturday night hayride...


Great family pic on the hayride...


Landon, Kamryn, Dane, Rob, and Brooks...


About the closest we could get to having all five look at the camera!


Brooks kicking back and enjoying the ride. Too cute...


The hayride went a bit off road through the woods, but we made it back safely...


Tanner reaching for a lightning bug...


Aunt Kamryn again helping the kids collect the bugs...


I think they got one!!!


Carsyn in her PJs getting ready for bed...


Brooks blowing on the hot fire...


The boys hugged it out before bed, ending an awesome day of camping on Saturday...


Amber, Chris, Rob and Kamryn enjoying the fire on Saturday night...


We had a great time and cannot wait to do it again...


...and DONE. The kids on Sunday afternoon resting from a busy weekend...


Here's a couple more pics from the past couple weeks, including some of Carsyn and her new sunglasses and Chris and Amber from the top of Mount Nittany.

"Yook Mommy!"


A view from the top. Amber and I hiked Mount Nittany a couple weekends ago when the kids were at Grandma and Pap Pap Lloyd's house. It's been nearly 10 years (on Oct. 20) that I proposed to Amber from this very location...


Carsyn modeling her new sunglasses. We were surprised how well she was keeping them on...


Such a stylish little chick...


Tanner getting ready for a bike ride...


Man I love these kiddos...


Still wearing the sunglasses during the nighttime...


... and through the breathing treatment (which unfortunately, we're back to doing each night)...

Let Summer Begin!!!

After one of the wettest Springs in history, we've finally been blessed with some great weather where we could get outside and enjoy some time with family and friends. Here are some pictures from a recent visit to Pittsburgh, our first time to the pool this year, and a great picnic day at Spring Creek Park.

This picture sums up how the kids were more than ready to get outside...


But it didn't stop Carsyn from enjoying a fudgesicle...


So happy - this girls loves her "chocky"


Cousins Brooks, Dane, and Landon with Tanner and Carsyn, making funny faces at Mia and Pop Pop Ligetti's house...


Happy brother and sister...


For Brooks and Carsyn, bath time prep started outside...


From our first time to the pool this year - Carsyn LOVED the water!!!


And of course, so did Tanner...


The fountains were a big hit...



Carsyn, Daddy, and Tanner enjoying the deeper water...

Carsyn loved floating on her own, but with her mouth open as wide as it was, she swallowed a lot of water. But it didn't slow her down one bit...



Tanner prepping for a deep dive...


One might ask where Amber was in these pics. Well, on Saturday, "not in the pool" would be the answer. Just wasn't quite hot enough for her!


We had a few neighbors over on Sunday afternoon for a cookout, including a couple fried turkeys. The Finkes also came down from up the street. Here's Ellie and Carsyn enjoying their "Bomb Pops." So patriotic this Memorial Day weekend!


Sean (neighbor) pulling Jacob (neighbor) and Tanner for a ride...


On Monday, we met the Finkes at Spring Creek Park for a picnic and some fun time in the water. As always, it was freezing, but it never seems to stop the kids from jumping in...


Carsyn taking it slowly around Amber...


Still trying to get used to having numb feet!


Tanner counting creek rocks...


Carsyn getting a handful herself...


With all the rain we've had this month, the creek was moving pretty fast, which makes for such a pretty backdrop...


Carsyn making her way back across the covered bridge...


Back at the start...


Tanner got new goggles and a snorkel recently for the pool season. Here he is trying it on. It's funny how he becomes a better and more brave swimmer when he's wearing the goggles. It's going to be a great summer. Wishing you all the best this summer!