Let the summer begin!!!

Sorry for the lapse in some recent pics. Things have been busy. Summer is officially here as Amber finished up her school year two weeks ago (finally!). We've been enjoying our time with bike rides, pool trips, and as you will see below, an awesome camping trip with Chris's sister and her family.

Father's day weekend kicked off with dinner at a new Mexican restaurant in town. The kids loved it!


Carsyn just looks so adorable with her new pig tails...


We spent Father's Day having a picnic at Spring Creek Park. Even took Brady this time around...


Gotta get Carsyn ready for the beach in a few weeks. Although water in the mid 50s is not really a fair test. Nonetheless, she loved it (including munching on some pebbles)...


Mom, Carsyn, and Tanner all testing the waters...


Carsyn with her Daddy...


I couldn't be a luckier Dad. Thanks family for such a great day!!!


Carsyn and her baby cousin, Brooks, at home with Mia and Pop Pop Ligetti while Chris, Amber, and Tanner went on a camping trip with Aunt Kamryn, Uncle Rob, Landon, and Dane. Carsyn just loves her new friend.


These two are going to be fun to watch at the beach in a couple weeks...


Chris, Rob, and the boys set up camp on Friday night. It got to be a very cold night with LOTS of animal sounds all night long, but it was just the start of a great trip.


Dane, Rob, and Landon by their mammoth tent...


Tanner and Daddy after our tent was set up...


We kicked off Saturday morning with a fishing trip. Tanner was really excited to get the rod back in his hands...


Dane, on the other hand, preferred playing with the worms...


Rob didn't have much luck with the mini SpiderMan rod, but Landon was quite the caster with his big rod. We were all so proud...


FISH ON!!! Tanner showing off the catch...


Landon showing off his catch. Hmm. Looks a lot like Tanner's fish...


Here's Tanner reeling in the second fish (one that was more than four feet away, unlike the first one).


Tanner and Daddy showing off the result of their hard work...


This picture sums up the weekend - the boys just love each other...


We went swimming at the beach area of Bald Eagle State Park. While water was a little...gross, we couldn't stop Tanner from having so much fun swimming...



Kamryn, Rob, and Amber (making sure not to go any deeper in the not-so-clean water)...


Just wanted to post a couple pics of Kamryn's kids at the beach. Here's Landon showing off his six-pack...

... and our Dane-O...

The camp had a great loop that the kids could ride bikes and scooters on. Unfortunately, we didn't get any pictures of Tanner trying out Landon's bike - WITHOUT training wheels. He actually did a great job, except for that whole running into a car thing. No worries, he was OK and no dents to the car. Funny thing is that the owners saw the whole thing!


Of course, the camping trip was only complete when Amber joined us. Can't wait until next year when we think we'll be ready to take Carsyn, and we'll pack all four of us in the tent...


Finally, what's a camping trip without S'mores? From Tanner's favorite movie, the Sandlot:

"You're killing me, Smalls! These are s'mores stuff. Okay, pay attention. First you take the graham. You stick the chocolate on the graham. Then, you roast the mallow. When the mallow's flaming, you stick it on the chocolate. Then you cover it with the other end. Then, you stuff it."

Well, despite the cold weather we're feeling right now (42 degrees on Sunday night!), we have been blessed with some great weekends over the past month, including a visit from Pap Pap and Grandma Lloyd and Blue White weekend with Chris's sister Kamryn and her family.

Pap Pap, Grandma, and Tanner breaking in the swingset...


Carsyn gets a real kick out of climbing into this little chair and just chilling out in the sun...


We have come to realize that our windows are no longer safe (nor are the neighbors!)


So, this picture helped us realize that it might be about time for Carsyn to get her first haircut...


...so off we went to see Amber's school friend's sister (ironically also named Amber)... Carsyn did a great job, didn't fuss a bit, and was more curious thatn anything...


"Make sure you angle my bangs, Miss Amber"


The Penn State Blue White game was in April, and Aunt Kamryn, Uncle Rob, Landon, Dane, and Brooks came to Happy Valley for the weekend. The kids had an absolute blast, and Penn State won the game!

Daddy and Carsyn chilling out at the tailgate...


Landon (#3), Dane (#40), and Tanner (#22, his favorite number)...


Carsyn doing a little tailgate snacking...



We see trouble in the upcoming years!


We did make it into the game (about 10 minutes worth). It was enough to have an answer to Tanner when he asked when we can go to a football game!


You can't beat that view...


Carsyn's first true Beaver Stadium experience (she slept through last year's festivities). Of course she loved it!


We couldn't have asked for a better picture and a better weekend...


Just a couple more funny ones of Carsyn. This girl (much like Tanner at this age) just loves her spaghetti. These are the kind of pictures that we will remember always...

Springtime Fun

Hi everyone. Hope you all had a nice Easter and are enjoying the weather turn-around this Spring! Sorry it's been so long for an update. Here's some pics from the past few weeks.

Pop Pop Ligetti and Carsyn enjoying a beautiful Easter weekend on the porch...


Carsyn and Mia Ligetti...


Easter egg dying - Tanner was so careful and good at this...


Pop Pop and Tanner (yeah, he's still wearing those Batman PJs. They've been a hard sell to retire. Besides, what 4-yr old boy doesn't like to show a little belly)...


So proud of his artwork...


The Easter bunny came to the Ligetti house early Sunday morning while we were at church. Tanner was a good helper for Carsyn to find her basket...


Carsyn (still not quite walking on her own) says, "Wait for me!"...


She found it!!! Wow that sweater looks clean (see below)...


Carsyn checking out her goodies...


Tanner still hasn't found his yet. But there was a clue outside on the patio...


More clues! Is that a trail of Easter eggs? Notice the ink on the arm - had to show that off in church...


Taking a break from the trail to enjoy some jelly beans...


More eggs in the tree house?


He found it!!! Wow, the Easter bunny was clever this year. Taking advantage of the amazingly beautiful weather, we suppose...


It's always fun to see Tanner show his pride when he accomplishes something...


The family (minus Brady)...


Our pretty little girl...


Tanner cracking up at a book he got in his basket called Amber the Ambulance...


Carsyn's favorite thing in her basket - the grass...


Speaking of Brady. "I didn't get s%@t!"


Amber, Tanner, and Carsyn at Easter brunch. Carsyn looks happy enough - considering that about 5 minutes prior she had a whole Mimosa and half a glass of chocolate milk spilled down her back! We made the best out of what was a pretty funny situation (particularly when Amber heard the screaming from three rooms away while scoping out the food for the kids)


Mia, Pop Pop, and Tanner - showing off their blues...


After a busy weekend, we had two pretty tired kiddos...


Here's Tanner helping Mommy make a birthday cake for Grandma Lloyd...


We got Tanner and Carsyn a fish tank for Easter and two fish to start out. Tanner wanted to name the fish Tanner and Carsyn. We got him to agree that would be a little confusing. So, we settled on Crocodile and Sharky (don't know how). He really enjoys feeding them and having their light on when he goes to bed. Stay tuned for when Crocodile II or Sharky II are needed...


And finally, one of Carsyn's new favorite things is this little rocking chair that we have had since Tanner was her age. She loves to push it around and crawl on it to sit and chill out...