HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY NEPHEW MICHAEL!!

End of June 2011 Emily Ruby, Michael's girlfriend with Brooke (who both have July birthday's)
Brooke, Chris, Michael, Emily & Lindsay enjoying our visit!



Michael and I June 2010 at my families Birthday celebration for Lindsay.




Michael & Lindsay working on an Ariel puzzle together!



October 2, 2011





WELCOME TO 40-VILLE MICHAEL!!





We are officially the same age now, for just barely 3 months!





We all love and miss you tons!





Can't wait to see you at the holiday's!! Have an AWESOME BIRTHDAY!





Much Love,





Chris, Mike, Lindsay and Brooke!

Happy Indepedence Day July 5, 2011

We had to do rain-out fireworks in Woodstock so the kids would get to do a REAL July 4th just one day late. Here is Brooke sitting in her little chair next to Lindsay's new back pack for Kindergarten we had books to read in case more rain banned us to our cars.
This is Jonathan our neighbor from down the street with some morning glories.

Brooke off in the distance with her own Morning Glories.

Brookie did great with the sparklers and Morning Glories, she was not afraid at all. Lindsay was last year. Of course we all KNOW that Brooke is FEARLESS!!

Happy 4th Brooke your birthday is only 6 days away!!

Mike shoots off some Ground Bloom Flowers (these were really cool!)

We had to be very mindful of the blankets.

The following are all of my favorite firework photos!!

Grand Finale!! Woodstock did a great job!!

A tired Brooke on Aunt Agatha's lap.

Brooke does her Lady Liberty imatation!

Lindsay lights her extra Morning Glory!!

Very Cool shot of Brooke!!

Lindsay with some regular sparklers.

Gotta love Lindsay's expressive attitude and check out that hip! LOL!

Happy Early Birthday "LADY LIBERTY"!! Mom and Dad love that smile!!

Cousin Time and More Presents for Lindsay!! 6/30/2011

Derek age 12 on the Slip-n-slide with his brother Adam below and Lindsay & Brooke.
Adam splashes at the end.

Derek on his belly this time.

Lindsay & Brooke in their new bathing suits from Aunt Denise! :)

Adam almost over-shoots the slide.

Derek is really too tall for this size slip-n-slide.

Brookie sliding in on her behind, as Lindsay is making her running approach.

Brooke is on the grass as Lindsay is getting up from the slide.

Lindsay almost eats some grass.

Adam has another turn.

Aunt Helen made the kid's mini cakes to celebrate Lindsay's birthday since they were on vacation over Lindsay's birthday and of course Lindsay's is PINK!

Time for cake! Boy, Lindsay is matching Derek and Adam in Birthday celebrations I think!!

Now Linds gets some presents from Aunt Helen, Uncle David and the boys.

Naturally, she opens the biggest first!

Lindsay gets a BATON!! (better be nicer to your sister Bruiser!)

And a pretty PINK bracelet!

She is now opening a toy that you put on your ankle and it has a ball that you skip around.

Lindsay says it's really hard to do but she has time to practice!!

Daddy says Mommy is not allowed to try it!! LOL!

Thank you Aunt Helen, Uncle David, Derek & Adam for all the special Birthday surprises!

Family Visit 6/28/2011

My nephew Michael came down from Pittsburgh where he lives now, and we had a great visit with he and his girlfriend Emily, who the girls LOVED!!
Emily did paper dolls and puzzles with both Lindsay and Brooke.

Brooke and Emily share the same birthday month and from this photo you can tell that Brooke just made a new best friend!

Two pretty girls (nice photo)

Brooke and Lindsay "bug" had fun torturing Uncle Steve!

Brooke giving Uncle Steve a kiss after she pummels him!

Lindsay and Brooke having a tickle fight with Uncle Steve!

As Uncle Steve says...Brookie the Bruiser does her WWF Body Slam on him!!

This was the birthday cake for Lindsay 6/20, Emily 7/6, and Brooke 7/11!

Brooke takes a happy look at that CHOCOLATE CAKE in front of her!!

1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!!

Uncle Steve carries out the lit cake.

All 3 girls got to blow out a candle!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!!!

Lindsay wanted to sit next to Cousin Michael.

Brooke quickly became a chocolatey mess!

Brooke manages to share some of her chocolate pieces with Emily.

Brooke, Me, Michael, Emily and Lindsay.

Michael, Lindsay and Emily read a story together.

Michael it was great to see you! The girls' say next time you come home please bring Emily with you. Emily have a Happy Birthday! It was so nice to meet you. Thanks for playing so much with the girls. Only 1 week and 3 days until Brooke turns 3 and it's only 5 days until your birthday! Enjoy!! It was a great family night for us we can't wait til you guys come back again. We are celebrating Brooke's birthday with family and friends from 11-2 on Sunday July 11, 2011!!