Happy 14th Drew!

Andrew's 14th Birthday Bash!

Today we celebrated Andrew!

The girls worked on this banner all week.  It's our entire family at the beach.

Here the girls show Andrew their artwork and our fake firepit.

Kenny and Amanda stayed for the party!

Uncle Jon & Collin

Cousin Eli's version of a swimming pool.

Lots of cousins swimming

Rain, what rain?  Nope!  Not on this party!!

Drew loved his cake.

Drew loved the quiet in the pool once all those cousins had gone inside.

Abigail roasting marshamallows over our fake fire.

Lots of chocolate and kids singing cds make great gifts!

Our own fireworks show - courtesy of Grandma.  Yes. Grandma.

Sparklers and glow jewelry too.  Fun stuff to end a fun weekend. 

Thank you family for spending your Sunday here celebrating our Andrew.

Busy Weekend!

We have been hosting Ken, Amanda and Kenny for the past few days.  We've (well I'll say THEY) have been very busy!

Lots of night time swimming.

And again..

Our fire pit, pool lights and deck lights! Nice!

A visit on Friday to the Smithsonian

Not sure what to say about this one.

and today a visit to the Air and Space Museum

Drew and I have been home alone!!

We've all been sleeping in late. We've been staying up a lot later than normal!  Drew is extra tired.  Camp ended on Thursday.  A few weeks off and spending all day at home. 

Tomorrow is Andrew's birthday party.

MT AIRY CARNIVAL!!!!

Happy Kids

SILLY KIDS

CHECK OUT JENNA'S FACE!

SLIDE!

MORE SLIDE!

DREW LOVED THE LIGHTS!

JENNA RIDING "RACHEL"

WINDING DOWN

TONIGHT WAS CARNIVAL NIGHT! and ALL YOU CAN RIDE RIDES!!!

Hair

We've been having hair style contests before bed.  Tonight the specialty was hedbands.  Amelia won.

Today

Andrew had a camp field trip today to the library in downtown Frederick.  Jenna and I suprised Andrew and had to check things out for ourselves.  When we got to the library, Andrew was in the lobby of the library with two assistants trying to keep him quiet.  We took him home.  As you can see from the above shot, he was happier at home!

This is box # 2 of Andrew's Make A Wish.  Maybe this is wrapping up????!

When Jenna and I are out, this is how she entertains herself, she takes photos with my cell phone.  Today we went to the pharmacy in Target and had to wait 15 or so minutes.  When we got home,  I had to delete about 50 photos from the toothpaste aisle of Target.  Thought this photo was worth keeping!

Another Summer Day

Another hot day here... up to 100 degrees!  Grandma took a very happy Jenna out for a McDonalds lunch date.

Here are the girls after camp today.  Still smiling - so that's a good sign!

Today

Amelia and Ava started Girl Scout's "Sweet Little Vacation" Camp this morning.  The bus picked them up at 7:45am and took them to Sabiasville, MD (1 hour away!).  They got home at 5:15 and said they loved it and can't wait to go back.  Jenna and I stayed home and our cousins came over for a swim.  It's hot this week!!

Sunflowers!!! and Butterflies!!!

Andrew Hip/Spine Update

It's been awhile...
Took Andrew to his neurologist today and he weighs 103lbs and is 5 foot 2 inches.

Andrew saw Dr. Sponsellar the Orthopedist a few weeks ago.  He said since Andrew is showing no signs of pain or having any issues with his hip or spine or feet... then to leave everything along.  He did not do x-rays this time.  He said to come back in one year or sooner if issues arise.



Green Meadows Petting Farm

I'm having trouble labeling my photos on these last two entries!!!  

Well, we took a visit to tour the farm today.  The top photo shows Jenna ringing the bell for the pig race and Amelia closing the gate after the race.  The second photo show happy Jenna on the hay ride.  The third photo is the cute piglet (my favorite).  It rained on us.  Luckily we were in the barn at that point.  Then, Jenna had to pose as the "farmer girl holding the lamb (Ava) and finally the girls got to feed the goats.  This was their favorite part of the visit! 

P.S.  I don't like blogger not letting me put my comments where I want!!!