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August 31st - Summer almost over..boo whoo! Cousins spending time together and practicing Roller Blading before Jake celebrates his BIG birthday on Sunday! I can't believe he is going to be 8!!! Only 10 more years to go...ha ha. Jake had one bad nasty fall - Daddy trying to console him..:(. Mike took his time to get on the floor, but once he did he really enjoyed himself! Poor Kati had a blister and had to end her skating a little early. Hopefully, they will remember to bring their blades this weekend. My boys are now wanting blades..:) Note: This Twilight background won't stay up long; it was for Emily..:)

Lost Park Camping Trip 2009

Great weekend camping with our friends, the Martins. I'm glad I found the camera. We had all kinds of weather from rain, hail, to sun. Nick caught the first fish and all the boys followed suit. Jake loved the feel of the fish in his hands..:) We must of hiked while fishing close to 4 miles. Mosquitoes were a killer! We had all kinds of bug spray on. Kids filled up on smoars! Peeing in the woods and playing football were a couple of the highlights..:)

BASEBALL BEGINS AND SO DOES THE RAIN!

Jake's first baseball game. His little legs carrying him to 1st base after his third try of hitting the ball. Practice this last Monday was rainy and cold. Next game tomorrow, Thursday but looks like more rain..:(. Nicky on his way to school. He's almost done and then he is off to middle school. 7th grade here we come. The scarey clouds are from the evening we had the tornado hit (10 minutes from our house). They were pretty cool to look at.

To My Little Brother from Nick

JAKE

He is my little brother
Sometimes he is a pest
But that is when I know I love him the best

He is my little brother
He gets hurt alot
But then my dad helps him and he learns to stand on top

He is my little brother
He has long hair
And when it's all messy he doesn't even give a care

He is my little brother
Sometimes his breath stinks
And that is when my mom says, "Go brush your teeth"

He is my little brother
So sweet nice and kind
And when we play hide and seek he is really hard to find

I love you Jake

HOLY COMMUNION FOR JAKE

Jake recently celebrated his 1st Holy Communion with family and friends. Thanks to everyone for all the generous gifts. Jake loved everything! The picture we ordered of Jake while receiving the host was quite funny. Both himself and Father Don were laughing because Jake forgot to say, Amen. It was the one question he was asked prior to Mass..:)

WHAT A GREAT DAD!

SPENDING TIME TOGETHER

David took 3 days off to chaperone Nick's Outdoor Ed (Science expedition with School). They traveled to Keystone, CO and spent time exploring different types of rocks to learn about the various minerals within the rocks. They were like two little kids when they came home telling me about all the fun activities. Nick enjoyed the hikes within the snowy mountains and playing poker in the evenings with his friends. They stayed in little cabins and slept in their sleeping bags. David said by the 3rd day it smelted like dirty boys..ha. I felt bad for the girls!

Nicky is home from School Break

I'm not on this site very often as I don't think many view but here are a couple of pictures of the family. We have been busy in the mountains snowboarding/skiing. Jake took a lesson to learn how to ride the 'boxes/rails' and do a few tricks on the board. He is quite the little snowboarder. Now, that Nick is home we only have a few more weekends left and his brother, Jake wants to show him some of his moves. Next year will be different as Nick will be back to the normal school schedule and will have more time with us in the mountains. Happy St. Patty's Day to ya' all!