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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

WOW! Has it been that long?.....

The answer is yes. It's been a VERY LONG TIME since this blog has seen any activity. If we still have visitors left, here are the much anticipated updates of our lives. I'm sure you are all sitting on the edge of your seats waiting.

The last post said that our baby niece and cousin Myla was born. She's such a cutie! We were able to take a trip to South Bend late June and we also saw her this past weekend here in town for her Baptism. It's such an exciting time to watch your siblings become parents - and Matthew and Kasey make fantastic ones!!! We can't wait to see her again in the fall and also to stay updated via the web cam.

We took Anna to Myrtle Beach with Matt's family mid-June. What a moment to witness your child seeing the amazement of the ocean for the first time. Even at her young age of 11 months, Anna was in awe of the water. She absolutely loved touching her feet and hands in the waves with Daddy and had so much fun splashing in the pool. She didn't care for sitting in the sand too much, but we managed to get a few pictures before a wave came and knocked her over (oops!). She also was a very big girl on the airplane and did quite well (of course her parents are to be credited for the good baby that everyone dreams of traveling with =)

Another big event would have to be Anna's first Fourth of July celebration. Last year she definitely experienced Uncle Andrew's fireworks as she kicked mommy very hard during the display. However, this year she got to fully appreciate this grand American holiday.....from inside the family room door cuddled very close to mommy. She didn't mind them so much when she didn't have to stand right next to them and hear the loud bangs. She was a trooper and managed just fine. We headed up to the Independence Independence Day (not a typo) parade on the 5th with "the girls" (Indi included) and they both loved it. Indi especially enjoyed the dog treats that the float-riders kindly threw to her. Anna loved waving her blue and silver pinwheel. Definitely good ole' fashioned USA fun!

Finally, to Myla's Aunt Kelly: I hope this helps catch you up =) Thanks for the encouragement to jump back on the train!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Thanks for the update. We miss you! Anna is getting so big. What a doll!

kbfish said...

YEAH!!! I'm so glad to get updated. I didn't even know to ask you about your trip to the beach! It was great to see you this past weekend and to meet Anna. She lived up to all the hype. Thanks for getting back on the wagon--I hope more updates are to come!
(Myla's Aunt) Kelly

Stacie said...

Well, I'm glad that you are back!!

I saw your brother Jonathan last week at UK -- I was working at a camp and he gave the admissions presentation to our kids. He does a really good job!

Your little one is getting bigger!

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Unknown said...

It is great to see what strides Anna has taken in the last year! Can't beleive that it has already been a year, wow how time flies when you are having fun. Just happened to look and be updated, what a surprise. Hope all is well. Missing seeing you and hope to see you soon!
Happy Birthday Anna hope you have a great day!!!

jcb said...

Hi guys. I haven't check your site in a while. Boy is Anna growing up quickly. We'll have to catch-up sometime soon.

Jessica