Heather, Chris, Joshua, Alyssa, & Emily

Happy 35th Birthday, Dad!

I had a great birthday this year!! Thirty five years young! As you can see I had a great day with lots of help opening presents and blowing out candles! Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Dad and Alyssa trying to open gifts...

Looks like Dad and Alyssa need the help of a professional!

Sweet smile...

It's a box... what's in the box?!

A new watch!! Thanks, guys!

That's a good looking cookie cake! Let's hear those singing voices!

Good thing they had lots of practice with Uncle Andy and Uncle Mike this year! It paid off!

Here's the May update... only three weeks late! Every summer Heather's family heads out to the river for some summer fun! This is the first time we've been able to go and we had a great time!! Here are some pictures we took while we were there. For some reason we never took any pictures at the river... we'll have to fix that next year!

Just like swimming at home...

Then again... what's all this dirt doing on my hands...

And legs for that matter...

This is nothing like swimming at home... I'm dirty!!

Here's Mom to save the day!

Don't forget the legs, Mom!

Ahhhh...

I've heard about these Solo cups...

Sold! All the hype is well-deserved!

A mutant grasshopper...

A little help is always appreciated!

Friends!

Chickens and roosters!

What do you think, Alyssa?

Don't worry, donkey... I make the same face when I see those two clowns running around!

Joshua and Uncle Thomas!

Alyssa Cools Off at the Lake!!

Here are some photos of Alyssa relaxing at the lake...

On a mission... there's no stopping her!

WATER!!

I'm very excited...

See, here's my excited face!!

Rocks!

Wading out into the deep with Dad...

Coming back alive and well...

All by myself (with a little help from my friends)...

Joshua Cools Off at the Lake!

We spent some time relaxing at the lake recently. Here are some photos. You may notice that the water level is still nice and high!

Off we go to brave the deep...

Hi Joshua and Dad!

Runnin' fast!

Looks like he was a little cold...

Hold on tight, buddy!

He made it!

Good lookin' smile, Joshua!

Family Photo!

Our friends Kyle and Melanie came over one afternoon. They were kind enough to take and send us this picture on the front steps of our house. You may notice Joshua has a swollen lip. He took a little spill while crawling in a stroller in the back yard. As bad luck would have it, he landed on his face, knocked a tooth out, jarred two other teeth, and lacerated his lip. The lip laceration required four stitches which were put in with local anesthesia. He was VERY BRAVE and didn't need any sedation. He's seeing a pediatric dentist who is keeping an eye on his two front teeth. There is a 50/50 chance they will have to come out... we're keeping our fingers crossed!!

Last Day of School!!

Joshua had a great year at school this year! Here are some photos from his last day. Be sure to appreciate that mouth full of teeth for the last time...

Happy last day of school, buddy!