We start 'em young

Here are a few misc pics from our recent trip.


Three generations strong. Daddy and PapPap posing with their boys.


It's fall and the boys went grape pickin'.


No trip to grape country would be complete without tasting a little wine. Here the little buggers toast to eachother's health. We like to start 'em young.


The wonderous grape picking and sparking grape juice was all courtesy of Mazza Vineyards in North East, PA.


And of course, the boys had to stop off at the LPFD to inspect the fire trucks Rrrrr...

The Boys Go On A Road Trip...

The boys visited Nanna & PapPap in upstate New York and they had a great time.


Then they visited Grams & Gramps in Erie, PA. The boys just loved picking (& eating) berries.


They then celebrated their birthday again...


and birthdays mean ICE CREAM CAKE!!!


Their Aunt Di & Uncle Tom gave the boys their first fire truck. They just love it.


The boys also visted the Waterford Fair and had their first corn dog.


Nothin' beats a hotdog on a stick!


There were also plenty of animals on hand. Here Owen's licking his chops, "Mmmmm, pork chops!"


Owen even had time to go four-wheelin' with his cousin Joey.

The big 2!

We've had a lot going on over the last two weeks: We moved, hosted 10 visitors (if you count Gidget) and the boys turned 2. Fortunately, the last event did not get lost in the shuffle. In fact, the boys had a blast celebrating their birthday with a bunch of kids. So here, finally, are a few pics from recent weeks.


The boys started their big birthday celebration at the beach, where they swam.


Took a dip with Kakky.


Splashed around with the Smith/Balzer crew.


Hung out with Ashy


And Missy and Ty


Built castles. Not pictured is Brad, the master castle craftsman.


And even snuggled a little.


Of course, there was icecream cake.


And after a hard day of celebrating, the boys settled down with Aubrey, Ty and Nate.

Wow what a process

So we are in the process of moving, and like the saying goes "it takes a village." A big thanks to all those in Erie who packed our truckload from "Waterford" storage"--Di, Tom, Brad, Kak, Sue and Ryan. We owe you at least a dinner. And thanks to Mom and Dad for driving the truck here and helping us to settle in. Everyone knows what a huge help the dynamic duo are. And thanks to our friend, Rick, for not only helping us unload the truck, but for not complaining about filling it up a second time and again unloading it - what a guy. Anyway, just some misc pics from the past month that we haven't had time to post.


The boys chillin with their "southern" cuz Mindy and Ron. A special note to Heidi, check out Mindy's special shirt---"daddy's girl."


The boys enjoying a communal bath at the Waterford estate. All four (Joey, Ashton, Luke and Owen) were drenched by the end.


Owen thought if we were gonna "move on up to the Eastside", we should drive up in style. Viper courtesy of Top Gun Motors.


As the house neared completion, the boys had to investigate all the nooks and crannies. Owen inspecting the insides of the cupboard.


Luke checking the dishwasher. Note the tangerine orange kitchen Sean just LOVES.


Here Gram and Gramp spruce up a new housewarming gift.....for Janie :)

Say It Ain't So...

The boys went to their first baseball game today.


Are the boys really Cincinnati Reds fans? Daddy thought they were NY Mets fans. Their Uncle Bill better hurry up and send them some NY Mets gear...and fast!


Owen's favorite part seemed to be the hot dogs.


Luke helped the umpire by cleaning home plate.


Daddy & the boys in front of the Great American Ballpark.


OX is thinking about foregoing Miami University and attending his namesake university...Xavier


The boys were busy earlier in the day. They helped their new neighbors move in. They had a blast and they want to know if PapPap can put in a good word for them and get them a job at ABF. They want to drive the big trucks!