The Grande Luau June 20, 2009

Our neighborhood had a big Luau party of June 20th. Of course it rained almost the entire day. We had games for the kids, a dj and tons of food and fun. I think even with all the planning I did for the games, the favorite activity was dancing in the rain and puddle jumping! Kelsey even learned how to make balloon dogs for her friends. I think Rob's favorite part was the coconuts. Nick just loved being silly and wet and muddy for a whole day. What a fun day!

Sorry I have gotten so behind with blogging. Here are a few pictures of the kids end of the year school activities. Nick was in a program at school with his class. Kelsey had a science day complete with her own scientist Dad who came to class and did cool experiments with the kids.

Tony & Tammy & Nathan's visit

Tony & Tammy & Nathan came to New Jersey for a visit the first weekend of June. We traveled to Maryland for our cousin Meredith's high school graduation. While we were there Tony, Tammy, Rob & I were able to spend a day sight seeing in Washington DC and the cousins went to see the Disney movie "Up". Thanks for babysitting Grammy Gloria & Aunt Glenda. Thanks to Uncle Tom for doing the chauffeuring!!! Then we all joined up for dinner at Bucca di Beppo. The following day we were back in Jersey and the kids enjoyed playing in the pool and sprinkler. The kids can't wait to see Nathan again in Iowa in 2 weeks!

Spring Break 2009

Sorry for the delay in posting these pictures. Spring is such a crazy busy time with kids activities and Rob's travel schedule.

Here are some pictures from Grammy Pat & Papa Bruce's recent visit. It was a busy week. The kids had karate classes including Kelsey advancing to her brown/black belt (check out the video post), we visited historical sites in Philadelphia, Kelsey had a chorus concert, Nick had a flag football game, Mom assembled a quilt for Kelsey's honors class and of course a few trips to the ice cream store too. My parents dog Mac came along on the trip to NJ so Kelsey was in heaven trying to play with 2 dogs. We all had a great time and now we are looking forward to a busy weekend with Rob's family the beginning of June.

Kelsey's ACE Quilt

My mom hurt her thumb and has had a cast or splint on her right hand since February. While Grammy,Papa, and Mac (their black lab) were here for Spring Break, Grammy put together all the peices that the ACE kids signed in class. Didn't she do a great job putting it all together? Thanks so much Grammy! Love, Kelsey.

Congratulations Kelsey! Yesterday she earned her brown/black belt in karate. She really worked hard learning all the moves and did a great job on her test. Here is the video of her performing her kata. The camera clicking sound was Papa Bruce trying to get some cool pics. I'll be posting those later this week.

Easter Weekend

Saturday turned out to be a rainy day so we had to cancel our neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. We busied ourselves in the house and as the evening approached the weather improved. After dinner we dyed our eggs and then waited for the sun to set. Once it got dark, Rob hid "glow in the dark" eggs in the yard for Kelsey & Nick. Not only did they find all 28 eggs but they also found the "Easter Slug"! Easter morning the kids helped Rob make a pot of spaghetti sauce and then headed outside for some fun in the yard with Koda. Now we are looking forward to Grammy Pat & Papa Bruce coming tomorrow for a 10 day visit.