Diego

The Tarquinio's gave him THE gift this year. The one that he flipped over. It was a singing Diego rescue pack with baby jaguar. It was completely adorable how excited he was, and then for at least an hour he and Ryan played Diego in the field next door. Ryan would hide the baby jaguar and then Fischer would hit the button on his pack (for the rescue song) and look for the jaguar.

Fischer turned 3!

Ollie's preschool graduation

Oliver absolutely loved preschool this year. So much so that we signed him up for the same class next year. We've become friends with his teacher, Caroline, and are happy to have him in her class again in the fall. He's graduation day also happened to be the day that Fischer got his cast off. Phew!

the boys jamming with miles

so, i'm finally taking time to catch up on my picture posts. these were taken in may, during the mom and son event, at the local arboretum. it was a fun time, exploring the animal life in the river, different plants and flowers and even disecting owl throw-up. i'm sure there's a more technical word for that. :) we had a great time!

liisa with the boys

this is the only picture i took the entire time liisa and shanti were here. i haven't been very good about taking pictures! i didn't even get one when jess came!

taking the train

simon playing the wii
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smoochies

poor fischer with his broken arm

all dressed up to go out with some ladies from ollie's preschool.

Easter

I was so proud of myself for not only making a big holiday dinner, but also because I served it exactly on time. Haha!

Mom and Dad's visit

We had a great time with Mom and Dad, of course. Plus we got to go check out Dad's old stomping grounds in Warren, PA.

the boys with mike and jill's kids. we are way out numbered when we all get together.


the boys reading books. simon reading has improved a ton, thanks to the school and those "diary of a wimpy kid" books.


China Day Celebration at Simon's school.



simon's artwork

time to go in...

sledding in the backyard

the boys first time sledding. i had as much fun as they did!

more snow pics

snowy days

ariane's visit

helping simon with his lion mask, for his chinese new year parade.

sweet little boys




ollie's first day of preschool. he loves it!

Simon's 8th B-day

8 million photos of our last few weeks

Walking to the park

and Fischer being cute.

Our new place. It's a cute little duplex, or twin as they call it here. Do you see that little raised garden bed!

The boys, Mom, and I drove down to Shanna's house in the Bay area before flying out to PA. We had a great time catching up, playing and hiking together.






The truck that Ryan drove across the country (never again!). Now we fully understand why people spend the extra money to have people do it for you. :) (I guess I'm doing this completely backwards...)

Stitch n Bitch

Here are some of the girls from our stich n bitch being silly because we just finished our project. We crocheted 20 blankets, out of cut up t-shirts, to donate to the local animal shelter. They should keep quite a few little doggies warm through the winter. Thanks to everyone who donated t-shirts!

family camping trip to harris beach

we sure missed tym!!!

Oliver turned 4!

On Ollie's birthday, my aunt Cheryl joined us at Simon's baseball game. Afterwards we went to DQ for some ice cream treats. Our friends Victoria, Michael, Ann Drea and little Michael met us there to celebrate Ollie.
Happy Birthday to our sweet little boy!

Ollie's Birthday Celebration

summer fun

look! i'm growing something!