The Bastin Family asked that we take some shots of them while we were there for Thanksgiving, I think they turned out pretty cool, but then they're a gorgeous family so making great photos wasn't hard.

Happy Birthday Stephen!!!!

Very special birthday wishes to you, we love you so very much and feel so blessed to have you in our lives!

History Lesson

We sometimes look back very fondly at our school years and recall all the friends, good times, sport accomplishments, Prom, first dates, driving for the first time, all things synonymous with school. One thing not missed however, was homework, and maybe it's not missed because truly there didn't seem to be much of it. Study halls were aplenty and what didn't get done during those hours was finished on the bus to a volleyball game or other such event. Over the years we've realized that you are never free from homework. You finish high school and it's on to college, from there research and continuing education required for our careers and last but not least our children! We finally had a project this past weekend in which Brienna needed to interview a family member that could recall someone immigrating to America. Thanks to Nana, we have copies of Sarah's, Em's and Steve's family tree reports and had a great time reading them to the kids. They giggled at most of it and when all those reports didn't yield much about the boat trip over, we called Grandma Grochow! She was able to tell us many fascinating details, my history buff husband had a great time! Thanks Grandma for the information and also to our decedents for their unbelievable dedication and courage to leave their homelands & family only to a endure treacherous voyage to this great country!!!!!

Welcome Genevieve!

Tiny toes and feet!

Their little miracle!

AWESTRUCK!

Pretty little girls!

Already has him wrapped around her finger!

baby, new parents, & proud grandparents

We had a wonderful visit last night, what a little pumpkin she is all curled up and content. She slept the entire time but her little mouth was in constant movement with smiles, smirks and the occasional frown. Just as we were leaving I think she sensed it was feeding time because that's when we were given a show of her beautiful eyes! Sleep well precious, grow healthy and strong, and know you are so loved!!!!!!

Conner is officially a Penguin

A huge congratulations to our youngest who graduated to the Penguin room at preschool this week. He didn't need a transition period, Conner was ready to get in there for months now, that's where all the big kids are after all. He's already met a new friend, Jack, and I'm told they are joined at the hip. Finding his cubbies has been a challenge as it seems, the Penguin's have their own area and on top of it all, another Conner with an "e" has joined the ranks which has thoroughly confused our little man and Mommy for that matter. We have a bucket for our nap time blanket, one for his hats and mittens and yet another for his boots. Not to mention his hook for his coat and snow pants. It's a geographic nightmare for us Mommies who arrive early and without their coffee each morning. Anyway, we're very proud of you Conner and love you very much!