The Chariot

The other day Mark bought a double running stroller so that he could take both of the kids on his runs with him. We call it "The Chariot" because it is so big!  The kids LOVE to go on runs with Daddy! 

Oliver got a new helmet today to make sure that his ride on "The Chariot" was a safe one.  He loved wearing his new helmet!

Claire is an old pro with the running stroller.  Click HERE to see her back in the day going running with Daddy!  That stroller was great but now we needed to upgrade to a stroller that had room for two.

First Hair Cut

Before we went on our trip I made sure to get Oliver's hair cut. His FIRST  hair cut! Claire didn't need a haircut until she was 3 years old! Oliver, on the other hand really needed one!

Here is the  front before. 

Here is the back before.

Side view.

 Another front view because he is just so stinking adorable.

Suited up, ready to get some hair cut!!

First cut! 

Oliver is not really sure how to feel about this!

Hey!  This isn't so bad!

"Hey Claire!  Can you grab me something to play with?"

"Sure buddy."

All done!  Thanks Auntie Shannon!!

So handsome!

Side view!

Then it was Claire's turn.  This is only her second haircut ever.  But, she LOVES the salon experience.

Here she is soooo relaxed.

Look at how long her hair is when it is straight!

 Almost done.

A little time under the dryer.

Thank Auntie Shannon for two awesome haircuts!!!

Just For Laughs

Just in case you needed a laugh.

Beach Babes

We have spent a lot of time at the beach this past week.  I have been so afraid to take my camera to the beach because of the sand and water but finally I said forget it and brought it down for the day.  And I am glad that I did because I got some great shots!!  I have a ton of shots so I am just going to post them and add some captions.  It was really great to spend time with family and just enjoy being together!

 It is so nice when we can get a family picture with all of us in it!

Me and my man.

Claire had a blast in the water! She would stay in there all day if we let her. 

Oliver loved swimming too!

The kids had so much fun playing together!  Owen and Claire are a riot together! The had a great time swimming and building a sandcastles.

Claire loved having her shades on! Especially after I got sunscreen in her eyes.

Oliver just starting making this face.  It is hilarious.  Here he is having a serious discussion with Claire.

 Jessica and Giada came up for the day and we packed up the monsters and headed down the beach!  The girls had a great time (as usual) playing on the beach!

Jessica and Oliver smooched a little on the beach.

Claire liked to take a break and relax in the sun.

Awesome.

Hot Mamas.

They loved running into the water and playing.

Claire loved spending some time with her Daddy.

Oliver had his first sucker at the beach.  He LOVED it!  Even if it was full of sand.

Claire loved hers too.

Seriously, could he be any more handsome?!  He is ALMOST walking.  He will walk a little on his own but he would much rather crawl.  I am sure that Claire following him around and helping him all the time is not helping.

"Hold on Aunt Di!!"
He may  not walk yet but he can drive a jetski.

Claire made Mark take her out on the jetski twice.  And both times she cried the whole time she was out there but once she got back, she would tell everyone how much fun she had.  The first time they went out the jetski stalled and Claire kept yelling "THE BATTERY IS DEAD DADDY!!!  BLOW THE WHISTLE!!!!"


After days at the beach we spent nights back at the cottage, eating dinner and visiting.

Oliver loved playing on the deck.  Check out those teeth!

Love him.

Claire and Oliver loved eating smores by the fire.
Notice Claire's tiara.  Yeah, she wore that for two days straight.  It said Irish Princess and she loved it.  When Aunt Nancy complemented her on it, she quickly explained "Well I need this to keep my hair out of my eyes." Yeah, I am sure that's why she wore it for two days :)

The Youngs.  We always have a blast when we hang out.  And especially when Brad and Eileen stop in!!

Great guys.

There's that face again.


Overall, it was a great week at the beach. I am sad to see it go!!  Soon enough school will be starting again!!!!!!!

Blueberry Pickin'

I know I haven't posted in a while but we have been really busy.  I know I always say that but this time we were REALLY busy!  We traveled to Mexico for an AMAZING wedding (but I am not allowed to post my pictures until the bride gets home!  Did I mention I was the photographer?!).  But anyway, this week and last week my in-laws have their cottage at the beach and we spend a lot of time up there.  Right around the corner from the beach is a blueberry patch, so we took the kids over there to pick some blueberries.  This is Oliver's little hand grabbin' some berries!

My kids LOVE blueberries.  I am not a huge fan but the kids love them.  Oliver jumped right in like an old pro.  He would just grab a berry.....

and pop it into his mouth...

and then yell with excitement!

We finally had to make him stop because he ate so many berries.  But, then he just hid and ate them anyway.

Claire was like an old pro too.  She was so serious and happy to be there.  She did not stop talking the whole time!

Team work :)

They were so cute helping each other out.

Love them.

I promise in the next few days I will have the pictures from Jacqie and Nick's wedding!!!  It was an amazing trip and I got some great pictures but I promised her I would wait and let her be the first to see them!!!