Good Times in Jamaica

We had such a good time at Tony & Bridget's wedding in Jamaica. Here are some photos of everyone enjoying themselves.

There's been a lot of activity going on at the house recently. They have just about finished putting up the siding and have started on the drywall inside. Should be moving in right around Christmas, hope Baby B holds off until then.

The stone work on the front should be starting soon.

View from the back.

The family room staircase.

Baby B's room?

We are still trying to decide which room we are going to use for the nursery. This is the room we are leaning towards today.

Not So Terrible Twos Strike Again

It seems everyone is getting into this craze. Sueli's new car just hit the magic number, right down to the tenth of a mile. Congrats!

Congratulations Tony & Bridget!!!

This past weekend my brother Tony got married on 10-10-10 in Jamaica mon! The rain almost held off, but they still managed to get it in on the beach. Congrats to the happy couple, we couldn't be happier for you both. We love you guys!

Look at That Girl Go

Congratulations to Amanda for finishing the inaugural Hershey Half-Marathon. Sarah and I are so proud of you, not just for finishing the race but also the months of training leading up to the big day. We are so happy that we could come up to lend some support along the route. Hope you'll join us for the Monument Avenue 10K in in Richmond come next April.

Getting started

Maddie at the half-way point hanging with some new friends just before Amanda's arrival

Here she comes at mile 7, Maddie was sooooo excited to see her mom

Anxiously awaiting her arrival into the stadium

That's her under the sign

Closing in on the finish line

Mugging for the camera, not sure I'd be smiling at this point

And it's over!!! Congrats Amanda, you rock!!!

Fun in the Park

While Amanda was running the half-marathon we decided to spend some time playing at the park. Maddie had a blast, as did the rest of us.

Climbing up the tunnel

Practicing for the uneven bars

Giddyup squirrel, this is fun!!!

It really is fun!!!!!!!

Swing time!

Swing Time Part Deux

Under Roof

The weather in Richmond has been fantastic for building up until this past week when the rain finally showed up. Fortunately they had already finished the exterior framing and put some wood on the roof just before the rain started. Then there was one morning where it stopped long enough for them to add some roof paper to help keep the water out. Things are coming along, but it's going to be a close race to see which comes first, Baby B or Baby B's new house.

Front of the house, complete with Sarah's front porch.

Side shot


View from the back

Family room fireplace

Basement

Happy Birthday Annie!!!

Can you believe it's been almost two years since Annie first came into our lives? She was rescued from the woods by Aunt Marilyn & Uncle Dick right around Thanksgiving 2008. When we took her to the vet they said she was around 8 weeks old, so we decided to make September 25th her official birthday. So how did we celebrate the big day... with cake of course!!!

Carrot cake, looks good enough to eat doesn't it?

Gotta give it the old smell test before chowing down.

Strolling in Style

This was a big weekend for Baby B -- we finally started registering, took a tour of one of the hospitals and finally picked out a stroller. Doesn't Sarah look stylish?

Construction Update

They have been making some real progress at the new house over the past week. The basement and first level have been framed and they are about to start on the top floor. Who knows, they may finish this thing before Baby B arrives afterall.

View from the front

View from the rear