Danny's Baptism

As summer's busy schedule continues, we celebrated Danny's baptism the weekend of June 23rd. It was a great weekend and we loved having some family and the Godparents in town. Nana visited from NJ, Gigi & Papi joined from KC, Kate "Gaffney", Johnny (Godparents) and Tad Howells joined from Atlanta. Aunt "Beff" and other close friends also joined on Saturday for the service followed by brunch at our house. Thanks so much for joining us on this special day especially to those that traveled quite a distance to be here. It meant a lot! oxox

Here is a link to some great shots Nana took -
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=206976753311%3A1105521710


Cheese
Tad loves the rocket launcher - gotta love the $20 plastic toy that never gets old as long as you can keep the rockets from the neighbor's yard.

Enjoying some time with Nana

Playtime for the boys with help from Kate and Papi

Sweet little Tad and his Mama Kate (who is pregnant and due in August - yay!!)

Cheersing with our yummy popsicles

Tad's face says it all - so cute

All dressed up for our Italian dinner out - we managed to get our own room so we didn't distub - they must have known who was coming. Tad cheered for everyone at the table - saying their name over and over while waving his hand like Arsino Hall and then clapping...too much.

Popsicles round 2

Perfect hideout for our yummy treat

Breakfast with the boys

Danny received some wonderful gifts including some very special books. After a long and busy weekend some quiet reading time with Nana.

Dad's turn reading to his boys.

Somehow this didn't make it to the last post. Thanks for a fun time, Papi and Gigi. Lovin' my dog and Royals hat!

Fun City

Our annual trip to Fun City was the first week of June this year. Dad flew with Mom and the boys to help get them settled and then sadly had to fly home to work. But soon enough he was back for more fun. It was HOT in KC - especially the beginning of the week. Typical 95 degrees and humidity - but it wouldn't be the same without the heat.

Thanks to Gigi and Papi for making it such a fun week. We boated, swam, wined, dined, visited a couple swimming pools, visited Grams where Tommy walked into one of her neighbor's room and wished her a happy (99th) birthday, played at the park, fished and relaxed.

"Diamond Lil" out for an early morning spin - perhaps waking up neighbors with the reved up engine.
"I drive the boat." Nice work, T.

Danny enjoyed his first boat ride!

Start it up, T.

Cocktail cruise time. Sticking with she shade.

This is the life

Cooling off in my pool

Hanging with Gigi

I'm in charge around here

Our own waterpark

There's room for 2

We were graciously hosted at the Kansas City Country Club, where Mom coached swimming WAY back when, by Mom's good friend Sarah (Remley) Grant. Mom's other good friend Buffy (Bowen) Gunter joined - along with the 3 "Grandmas." Here I am with a few of my friends - Mary, Gracie and Remley - Will and Peter are adventuring off the high dive.

Pool time

Getting ready to catch my first fish.

Let's GOOOOOO!

No pics taken of the actual fish, but I did help with the worms and touched the swirmy fish.

Cheese - cute with Papi!

More boat time

Gigi and Papi took me to my first Royals Game. Thanks for my new hat, taking me on the carousel and treating me to a hot dog. Papi's goal was 2 innings. After 1.5, "it's time to go now." Papi said, "just a few more bats" - not sure that a 2.5 year old gets waiting but they made it to 2 innings.

check out George Brett

Summer Fun

Here are a few shots taken from Mom's phone while playing around. Tommy loves to push Danny around the yard and Danny thinks it's quite funny!

A usual afternoon activity

Danny just chilin' in the hippo with his bud Scout

Our future Yankee

Run those bases

Liam turned 2 in May so Tommy drew him a picture. Mom tried to capture the perfect shot - not sure why - and here is part of the series. For a few minutes, I thought I'd get them close together, both looking, arms around each other and then I snapped out of it - ha! Happy, happy 2nd birthday Liam (in May).

Mountain Getaway

To kick off summer, for Memorial Day Weekend we ventured to Snowmass for a little family getaway. It was gorgeous weather and we had a lot of fun. Despite Tommy throwing up at the beginning of the Glenwood Canyon (meaning no where to escape for at least 15 miles - poor guy), everyone did well! We biked, played with the Godleys, visited the hot springs in Glenwood with Aunt Beth and just enjoyed the mountain air!

If you look closely, you can see the monkeys inside the Burley ready to go!
Biking the scenic Rio Grande trail - so fun! Dad got his beer after for pulling the munchkins

Cutting through town with a good view of our reception site - The Jerome!!

The boys

Danny checking out the pebbles

The Godleys were in Aspen the same weekend so we played at the park. Sweet Claire giving Danny a hug. She told me she "got to pet the goats" after their journey up at Maroon Bells. Too cute!

Enjoying the water

After a salty Mexican meal, who doesn't love some yummy Paradise ice cream. Looking like twins.

Delicous!