Keeping up with the Krupski's

Cookies with Aunt Jenny

2011-12-26T10:06:00.001-05:00

Christmas Day

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Lauren put out reindeer food when we got home from Grandma's house Christmas Eve. She also put out cookies and milk and it all must have worked because Santa came and left LOTS of toys the morning!

Getting her first glimpse of her new dollhouse from Santa!

Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T09:53:00.000-05:00

Breakfast with Santa and Uncle Jeff's Birthday

2011-12-18T09:44:00.002-05:00

We all got invited by Mrs. Claus to have breakfast with Santa. She only invites the most well behaved children to have breakfast! We all had a great time and ate so much food... no wonder Santa is so jolly!

We even got meet Mrs. Claus and she gave out cookies!

Later we went in to Uncle Jeff's apartment and celebrated his birthday. He wanted a Giants football party, so we all watched the game with him!

St. Aloysius Christmas Pageant

2011-12-17T09:34:00.000-05:00

Lauren played the part of the Herald Angel in this year's pageant! She was absolutely adorable and even had lines! Craig and I were so proud of her and so was everyone who came to watch our little star!

Lauren and her friend, Olivia!

Even Santa came!

The Big Tree!

2011-12-14T09:26:00.001-05:00

Our annual trip in to see the tree with Uncle Jeff was great this year! The weather was so mild and it wasn't too crowded in Rockefeller Center. Lauren loved to watch the ice skaters, zamboni and the lights on Saks the best!

Tree Shopping

2011-12-11T09:12:00.002-05:00

We went to Hick's Nursery with Baby Charlotte to pick out our tree. There is so much to do there! We listened to the band play Christmas Carols... and even joined in on Jingle Bells!

Baby Charlotte

Lauren and Charlotte saw Santa and told him everything they wanted for Christmas!

Taking some fun holiday pictures.

Lauren was not very cooperative for a nice picture with Mommy and Daddy...

She did like taking pictures with Charlotte!

Check out our tree!

Helping to feed Baby Charlotte.

Now home to decorate our tree!

The Packages Start Rolling In!

2011-12-08T09:07:00.001-05:00

All the online shopping we did starts to get delivered! It is so exciting to go swimming in a giant box of styrofoam peanuts! Lauren called it her "bubbly bath"!

Decorate the house for Christmas...

2011-11-27T09:01:00.001-05:00

...well at least Daddy does! Craig did a great job hanging all the lights, Lauren and I had fun riding bikes and scooters!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T08:57:00.000-05:00

Please Touch

2011-11-13T12:37:00.000-05:00

Leo's 5th birthday party was awesome at the Please Touch Museum in Philly.

Lauren learned one of life's hardest lessons...somebody has to be out in Musical Chairs!

Cousin Charlotte!

The birthday boy!

Lucas

Leaf Duty

2011-11-12T09:14:00.001-05:00

Halloween

2011-10-31T12:32:00.000-04:00

For the fourth year in a row, Lauren was an animal for Halloween. She went to her school Halloween party and enjoyed the festivities with the kids and Grandma and Papa. Trick or Treating was a blur! She wanted to go to 3, yes only 3, houses and wanted to go home. She had a much better time giving out candy to all the neighborhood kids.

Pumpkin Picking

2011-10-22T08:53:00.000-04:00

Pumpkin Pickers 2011

The girls tried to share a wagon.

Ryan had to share too.

Is this train ever going to move?

ALL the kids on the teeter totter!

More kids!

Uncle Kevin found a good one!

Muskoot Farm

2011-10-16T12:48:00.000-04:00

October Beach Day

2011-10-09T12:51:00.000-04:00

We took advantage of an 80 degree day in October and went to the beach at sunset. The beach is whole different place than what Lauren and I did all summer!

Pumpkin Carving

2011-10-08T12:57:00.000-04:00

Please notice who is doing ALL the work!

First Day of School

2011-09-07T09:12:00.000-04:00

Sailing

2011-09-01T08:49:00.000-04:00

Lauren's first time on the bow of the boat!

Pine Lake 2011...Rockin' Like A Hurricane!

2011-08-27T08:36:00.000-04:00

You're really leaving me in the middle of these two?

Boy is it windy!

Everyone loves play-doh

DJ Dance Party

Andrea looks ready for Hurricane Irene!

10 cent bingo

Hurricane Irene can't scare us!

...and then the sun came out!

Summer MAINEiacs!

2011-08-22T08:01:00.002-04:00

Lauren's First trip to Maine was amazing! She met her cousins Bella and Misha and got to see Ashley again. We did so many fun things there. Hanging out at home in the pool, fireworks, venturing out on a sand bar (Papa was too scared!), a great ferry ride out to Peaks Island and we got to see the Portland Headlight.

We never tried that with a pool noodle!

The sand bar makes it look like people are walking on water!

This is as far a Papa got, he didn't want to get all wet to go out to the sand bar.

Portland Headlight from the ferry.

We came upon a fun rope swing on Peak's Island.

Cousins

Summer Dance Class

2011-08-17T17:50:00.000-04:00

First Day of dance, she looks ready and a little nervous!

The rest of these pictures are from the last day of the summer class. She had a great time and loved every minute with her little dance buddies!

Nicole's Baby Shower

2011-08-06T08:30:00.000-04:00

Surprise!

Family Reunion

2011-07-29T17:55:00.001-04:00

Beach Days...

2011-07-26T17:38:00.000-04:00

Lauren and Mommy spent the whole summer at the beach. Tobay was perfect for us, shallow water, small waves and lots of sun and sand!

Building a sand castle is serious business!

You really have to get into your work!

Shuffle Back to Buffalo

2011-07-23T07:44:00.000-04:00

Building a couch fort at Uncle Kevin and Aunt Katie's apartment

Trying out the Shea seats.

A little research at a local Syracuse museum before we get to Niagara Falls.

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Anchor Bar wings!

Here we go! Heading in on the Maid of the Mist!

View from the Sky Wheel

Welcome Landon Jacob!

2011-07-17T07:46:00.000-04:00

Dmitry and Silvia welcomed their son Landon Jacob to the world on July 11! We are so happy for them and Lauren is excited to have a new friend too!

Fireworks Night at Shea...I mean CitiField

2011-07-15T08:25:00.001-04:00

It's Always a Good Day for the Zoo!

2011-07-12T17:46:00.000-04:00

Friends!

I think this lion just ate Maddy!

A Rainy Day for Bowling

2011-07-03T17:42:00.000-04:00

OOOOH, someone's gonna get in trouble!

THE CLAW!

Glen Island Park

2011-07-01T17:17:00.002-04:00

Babysitting Drew

2011-06-20T17:34:00.000-04:00

We got to babysit our good friend Drew for a bit! lauren was great with him and shared nicely!

Sharing!

Our Last Day of Little Gym

2011-06-11T07:50:00.000-04:00

Lauren had her last day of Little Gym. She loves it there but we are going to try dance. We are going to miss Miss Lauren, she has been with her for two years at Little Gym. Thanks for all the fun and great times!

Abby's First Birthday!

2011-06-04T17:33:00.000-04:00

Our "classy" kid got her pants all wet in the water and decided to just go without!

Memorial Day Parade

2011-05-30T08:22:00.001-04:00

A "Practically Perfect" Birthday!!

2011-05-07T17:00:00.000-04:00

Grandma shared her actual birthday to let us celebrate Lauren's big party in style! We had a Mary Poppins theme complete with spoons full of sugar and rum punch!

Kites for decorating

Driveway all set up for chalk drawings, just like Bert makes!

Our Practically Perfect 3 Year Old!

Doing the "No Rain" dance with Uncle Jeff...I think it worked because it only rained a little!

Our new address!

Bouncy House is always a good time!

Lauren loves to turn it off and on herself!

Lauren's Carousel cake, it was a "Jolly Holiday" with Lauren!

2nd Third Birthday Party!

2011-05-01T16:47:00.000-04:00

The school crew celebrated Lauren's 3rd birthday at the Little Gym. We invited Grandma, Papa, Maddy Ryan, Andrea & Chris too!

It not so scary when you have a friend!

Soaking in the spotlight!

She's 3!!

2011-04-26T10:37:00.002-04:00

Lauren decided to spend her third birthday at the zoo. We had the most beautiful afternoon, the weather was perfect and it wasn't too crowded!! Uncle Kevin joined us for the day.

"1, 2, 3!"

This bird flew down on the fence and stayed there for a while! Lauren was mesmerized just watching it up close!

Our little bird in a nest!

Recognize that little prarie dog? Uncle Kevin got in there to help! It's not as big in there as you remember it when you were a kid!

Spider-Lauren

Funny sort of turtle!

She's 3! She's 3!

Lauren chased this peacock around for a while and got really surprised when he jumped up on the fence so fast!

Birthday cupcakes for her class!

Happy Easter 2011

2011-04-25T10:18:00.001-04:00

Lauren and Aunt Marie made a special surprise Easter cake for everyone! They had a great time together doing all the preparation!

Adding some final touches...

...TA DA!!!

Some fun headgear

Dying Easter eggs

Easter morning, the Easter Bunny came and left Lauren some goodies! She loved her Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Easter book, and Bambi!

Modelling her Easter dress....

...and now show Mommy the back...nice!

Playing hide and seek with Uncle Jeff!

Vacation Road Trip

2011-04-22T09:06:00.000-04:00

School let out for vacation and we hit the open road...to Virginia! The Pizzurro's invited us to join them in Williamsburg to spend a few days in warmer weather and just get away. The kids got a long great and the adults had a blast. We swam, went to a theme park, and relaxed all around!

At the park the girl played together and made some friends too! They shared their bubbles with Kenny, although it was more like two of Charlie's Angels versus Kenny...he didn't have a chance!

Trying to get these two to pose like Charlie's Angels...Lauren does not take to direction well at all!

Later is was pool time!! It was great to enjoy some warm weather and cool water, I mean really cool. Besides the baby pool with the fountain the pool was FREEZING! It didn't stop Maddy though- she is a fish in the pool! Lauren however was a "pool diva." She would get in up to her thighs and run right out to her towel!

We went to Busch Gardens too! The kids enjoyed all the rides, even the two "big kids"!

Ryan took a break along the way!

Lauren rose her first "big" ride. She loved the big swings, and it was pretty high! I don't know if she'll ever go back to the little swings at Adventureland!

Making some adjustments to her outfit? She does this Earkle thing all the time at home, it's a little weird!

The two big kids went off to ride some real roller coasters and Andrea and I hung out with the kids. She is a real super mom though! Check her out on the cargo netting... one toddler on her hip, helping out Maddy and keeping an eye on Lauren! Not an easy feat, it was fairly high up. If you look closely you can see the woman with a stroller on the ground below!

Watch out Maddy, that dragon might eat you!

The boys leave us alone with the kids and we manage to break one! Just a scrape but that first aide guy swooped right in!

The Gang!

The Gang and two sillies!

Lauren got her groove on in "Ireland." She jumped right up there and tried to keep up with another girl doing Irish Step dancing, it was very cute!

Long day!

We went out for dinner the last night. The girls really enjoyed their time together!

I think Maddy may have been embarassed by Craig though, because by the end she was trying to hide her identity!!! Is that you Maddy!?

Mary Poppins on Broadway!

2011-04-16T10:23:00.002-04:00

For Lauren's (and Makayla's) birthday we went to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. She has been in love with the movie for months, we watch it at least once a week around here and she sings all the songs ALL the time! She invited her two friends Maddy and Makayla too! This was their first real Broadway show and they got to experience it together! The girls did great, and were so well behaved through the entire (2 hours and 45 minutes) performance!

Getting ready to go, Makayla is ready for a picture, not sure who Lauren needed to call. Obviously, it was more important than taking a picture with her friend!

All three girls at the theater!

Lauren giving her ticket herself!

Busy Day!

2011-04-10T09:43:00.001-04:00

Aunt Jenny invited us to explore the Nature Preserve. We had great day and packed a picnic lunch.

Aunt Jenny showing Lauren all the creatures!

Not too sure about the snake....

...but she got brave and touched it!

Later we met up with Debbie and Mark to walk around the Queen's County Farm fair. We rode all the rides and enjoyed a magic show too!

Mommy and Lauren down the slide.

Here comes Debbie.

Mark too!

Spinning in the strawberry!

Lauren rode the boat twice! She loved it even though she was the only one on it!

More spinning in the balloon!

Hanging out with Ryan!

2011-03-26T09:36:00.001-04:00

We got to play with Rayn when Andrea and Chris had a "date night" to celebrate their anniversary. This was the first time Lauren got to hang out with Ryan just the two of them. She really enjoyed the chance to play with someone smaller and help him build the block tower and even more fun... knock it down!

They dined together. Ryan rivals Lauren in how much food he can eat! Not many kids eat as much as she does!

Bath time!

St. Patrick's Day with the Donovan's!

2011-03-12T09:25:00.000-05:00

The Annual Donovan St. Patricks Day dinner was great. Lauren was very excited to get going. Nothing beats playing with her cousins and eating lots of good food!

Aunt Jenny

There were cool glasses too! Craig didn't seem to like them too much until some other people put them on too!

Craig

Olivia

Jackson

Gabriella

Happy Birthday Papa!

2011-03-04T09:24:00.000-05:00

Hiking in Glen Cove

2011-02-27T20:35:00.001-05:00

Lauren went on a real hike with Daddy and some friends. She actually "hiked" some of it too!(Unlike our hike through the Gap of Dunloe, where Mommy and Daddy carried her the entire way!) It was a great afternoon, and she enjoyed the dogs, the scenery and looking for birds.

Did you see that one?

Eric and Lauren

Lauren and Daddy taking in the sunset.

Finding the best rocks to throw in the water.

Sledding!!!

2011-02-21T14:27:00.001-05:00

We woke up on our first official day of vacation to more snow! Lauren wasn't too concerned with shovelling, she was dressed for other activities! This is her attire on a typical weekend morning, or any day she doesn't have to get up and dressed for school!

All decked out for a special day of "play toys"! Please note that she does change her shoes to match the dress!

Gotta love the earrings!

The dreadful thoughts of shovelling quickly disappeared when we were invited to go sledding with Maddy and Ryan. We were very excited to try out Lauren's Flexible Flyer on a real hill. Until today the extent of our sledding experieince has been pulling Lauren around the yard.

We'll just let Daddy pull the sled up the hill!

Her first solo run down the hill, she was so excited she screamed the whole way down!

It's always better with friends!

Ryan taking a ride down!

Trying out Maddy's cool disc sled. She loved spinning all the way down!

Ryan's in there somewhere!

That hill seemed to get bigger everytime they had to climb back up!

Craig reliving his youth!

When the hill got too big, they just got carried up!

Pizzurros!

Check out Maddy and Ryan's page for more pictures and a great video of the day!!

Snow Day!

2011-01-27T13:32:00.001-05:00

Last night we all went to bed fully expecting to shovel out and try and get to work on time. But alas, we were surprised with a SNOWDAY!! Thank goodness too, because we never would have made it to Queens by 8am! Just look at all of our snow!

Lauren was up to her thighs in the middle of the driveway and got "stuck" every time she tried to move.

Craig got to finally use his snowblower for some real accumulation. He even helped some neighbors.

Mommy and Lauren made a snowman.

Making a snowangel.

Our driveway is now in a snow canyon!

Our finished snowman.

After I took the picture Lauren fell down and kept yelling for help. All you can see is her hand, it was too cute to not get a picture.

Little Gym Demonstration

2011-01-23T10:38:00.000-05:00

The Fall semester ended for Little Gym and The parents were invited to go in for a demonstration of all the skills they have been taught. Lauren had really grown in this class. She is able to hold up her own body weight on the bars and take a couple of steps on the beam without assistance (she would barely stand up alone when we started!).

Her forward roll, not quite graceful!

Holding up her own weight on the bar!

S-t-r-e-t-c-h...or check out what's on my toe!

Walking alone on the beam!!

Awesome job, Lauren!!

A little "job well done" ride on the zip line!

First Haircut, FINALLY!!!

2011-01-18T10:18:00.002-05:00

Lauren got her first haircut, after almost 3 years! It was well overdue. She was very excited to go to the "salon" but she ended up falling asleep on the ride there. When we got theere she was so tired she barely kept her eyes open for the expereince. She did get to pick a movie and which car she wanted. We ended up with Spongebob in a red race car.

Just look at her wild before pic.

Watching Spongebob...

She sat so nicely in the red race car.

A great improvement in the after picture!

Harry Potter and Ice Cream Birthday Parties!

2011-01-16T08:50:00.000-05:00

Jackson celebrated his 6th birthday Harry Potter style! Lauren did her best to dress for Hogwarts and wore her tie from the "Krupski" House. Thanks to our trusty computer and a sweater from Debbie, we fashioned a very authentic looking Hogwarts uniform!

Lauren has her text books and she's ready for class.

The kids really enjoyed the magician. He was very entertaining and gave Jackson some tricks to use his Potter wand.

Jude has such a great smile!

Jackson getting ready to cast his spell.

Leo loved every minute of the show!

Lucas hoping he can get in on some of the action.

How many balloons do you want Jackson?

No wizard should be afraid of snakes!

After Hogwarts, we were off to celebrate Matt's birthday. Everyone brought their homemade ice cream flavor and we had a great time sampling all the flavors. We brought Chocolate Chip Banana, and tried lots of interesting flavors like Port Wine and Fig, Charry vanilla, S'mores, and Apple Pie.

Happy Birthday, Matt!

Lauren helped Aunt Jerry and Uncle Ralph blow out their candles.

Ice cream buffet! Tasty!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T20:25:00.001-05:00

We rang in the New Year with family and friends at Aunt Marie's this year. Lauren had a blast with all the cousins and Spencer and Jude. She almost made it until 12! She asked to go to bed at 10 and did not fall asleep until 11:45! Maybe next year she'll see the ball drop.

Modeling her new favorite "Lauren" PJ's she got from Abby!

This was a very intense Phillies/Mets duel of Connect 4 between Jackson and Spencer! C'mon Jackson...Let's Go Mets!

Lauren and Olivia were totally into the suspense.

We even made s'mores! The kids (even the BIG ones) had a great time roasting marshmallows and getting all sticky and chocolatey!

A little bedtime story with everyone, there was a lot of tickling!

The New "Crew"

2010-12-29T20:18:00.002-05:00

Finally a picture af all the little friends!! It is amazing how big Lauren and Maddy look now with Ryan and Abby in the mix!!

BLIZZARD!!!!

2010-12-27T20:11:00.000-05:00

The first big snowstorm of the year came the day after Christmas. I think Santa wanted to make sure we could get all of our festive outings in without any trouble. It turned out to be about 16 inches of snow! Just perfect for sledding, and snow angels. So after some shovelling, we took out the sled and joined the rest of the neighborhood on sleds!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T13:43:00.000-05:00

Our Chirstmas was great this year. Lauren got everything she wanted and more thanks to Santa and very generous family and friends!! This was the first year she was very excited to get LOTS of presents. She kept saying, "Which one is for me? " and "Are there more presents for me to open?" It was very cute.

On her way down to see if Santa came!

Cool Plasma car!

Santa brought paint!!

Presents!

Santa brought paint AND Play Doh... I don't think Santa likes Mommy!

We had breakfast at our house with Grandma, Papa, and Uncle Jeff. Uncle Jeff bought her a plastic easel for her paint so she can paint OUTSIDE! She insisted on painting right away.

Mommy only allows painting outside... so let's get dressed and paint outside!

Grandma went out in the cold and painted with Lauren...she's the best!

What an artist!

Santa came to Aunt Marie's house. The kids all thanked him for all the great presents he brought and he took a picture with all of them. When Santa left, all the kids chased after him to see him ride off in his sleigh!

Santa came to Aunt Marie's house...funny how Uncle Jeff missed Santa's visit.

Santa and all the kids

Grandma reading Pinkalicious to Olivia nd Lauren. They are all going to see the Pinkalicious show together with Aunt Marie on Wednesday.

Aunt Marie reading to all the kids.. this is what Christmas is all about!

Christmas Eve

2010-12-24T13:30:00.001-05:00

Lauren left cookies and milk out for Santa this year and wished he would leave her some paints in the morning. We all got dressed in our Christmas best and went to mass as a family with Grandma and Papa, Uncle Jeff, and Debbie came too!

Modelling her Christmas Eve dress

This was Lauren's first Christmas Eve at Grandma and Papa's house. We all enjoyed the food but we know what Lauren was waiting for... PRESENTS!

Look what I got!!

Nicole loves her new stockings!

We had lots of laughs around the table and Jackson, Olivia Chris and Lucy came for dessert.

Lin and Nate

Christmas Eve fun!

The Boys!

December Birthdays!

2010-12-23T12:03:00.002-05:00

We have so many December birthdays to celebrate!

Aunt Jenny hit the big 3-0!

For some reason Aunt Jenny gives Lauren presents at her birthday celebration.

Maddy turned 4!

Uncle Jeff turned....he doesn't advertise that number!

Grandpa turned 59!!

Just look at the great high heels and tiara our little princess is modelling!

Rockefeller Center

2010-12-20T11:43:00.001-05:00

Brrr...it was cold when we went in to see the tree in Rockefeller Center. Lauren loved watching the zamboni, I guess we didn't need to fight traffic all the way in, we could just take her to an Islander game! She did like to see all the lights and was facinated by all the buildings decorated as we drove through the city.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Jeff!

Grandma and Lauren watching the zamboni...which happened to be the highlight of Lauren's trip!

It's cold out here!

The lights and music on Saks.

Watching the Saks Fifth Ave. light display

Our Little Angel

2010-12-18T11:32:00.001-05:00

Lauren was an angel in the St. Aloyisius Pre-K Christmas Pageant. She was very excited to perform although she did not want to practice at home. She kept insisting she could only sing the songs on the stage.

Getting ready to begin!

All set, wings and all!

Lauren, Victoria, Erin and Ryan

Taking her bow!

Santa even came after Mrs. S put in a call... she has a direct line to the North Pole!

All Decorated!

2010-12-12T11:28:00.000-05:00

Picking Out Our Christmas Tree

2010-12-10T11:12:00.003-05:00

This year we skipped Home Depot and went to Hicks Nursery for our Christmas tree. It was supposed to be a quick trip in and out, and turned into a Christmas field trip. There was a winter wonderland display, Santa, a candy village and LIVE reindeer...and of course Christmas trees.

Looking at a winter wonderland...

Look at that!

Getting ready to see Santa

"I want paint!"

This tree might be big enough!

"Do you think mommy will like it?"

Strapped to the car and ready to go!

Thanksgiving...Times Three!

2010-11-24T10:42:00.004-05:00

If eating one great Thanksgiving isn't enough for you... come join us next year. This year we had 3! We started the week before with Grandma and Grandpa Pellegrino, Aunt Ria, Aunt Jenny and Uncle Greg, Uncle Matt and all of our cousins!

Aunt Jenny is teaching Lauren the more refined skills of drawing, maybe oil painting in a couple of years!

A very deep conversation.

Spending time with Melissa

On Thanksgiving Day we went to Aunt Marie's and showed off her Pilgrim costume. We were too afraid to tell her ahead of time that Jackson, Olivia, Leo and Lucas were not going to be there. She always looks forward to playing with them! She made the most of it with all the adults though.

Her homemade pilgrim costume from school.

What a super model.

Illegal Touching!

Safety

The day after Thanksgiving we ventured to the Birkshires to celebrate with Makayla and Effie and their whole family! We are still stuffed!!

Makayla

Effie

Best Friends!

Effie just loved her new puppy hat!

Happy Fall!!

2010-11-07T14:50:00.001-05:00

Mommy and Lauren tackled leaf duty in the back yard today. Four bags filled, and leaves stuck to both of us from head to toe... what a great afternoon!

Little Gym and Playdate

2010-11-07T09:57:00.001-05:00

Lauren had an open gym at Little Gym. Mommies and Daddies were able to come in and take part in her class. Lauren was really excited to have us inside while she showed off some of what she can do.

Looking cool!

Balancing

Straddle jumps

Bear walk

Lauren and Miss Lauren

Stay with your group!

Erica came over later for a playdate. Lauren is always a fan of a "play toys party" but the girls put a whole new twist on this playdate. We heard them from the other room and came in to find it had turned into a potty party. They were so cute!

Leo's Birthday Party and Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T09:32:00.001-04:00

Birthday party in Philly and back home for Trick or Treating, what a whirlwind day! Leo's Bounce U party was a great time for everyone, we all got in on the big slides and bouncy houses. The kids all bounced themselves into a big nap!

Cousins!

Birthday Boy!

Loving the big slide!

Lauren made her own car.

Grandma was nervous, so Lauren took her down the slide!

...Aunt Marie too!

Cake!

Now some trick or treating. After her 2 hour nap on the ride home Lauren was ready to hit the pavement and get some candy!! Boy it was cold too! Three layers, a fleece and a costume, plus we pulled out the gloves..now we're ready! Our cute little monkey!

"Let's go!"

"Trick or Treat!"

We found some friends to go door to door with!

Trying to hold up that tail!

Pumpkin Carving

2010-10-23T09:17:00.001-04:00

We had a great afternoon for pumpkin carving and it was more fun because this is the first year Lauren is big enough to really help. She loved every minute of it...until we opened the pumpkin and found it was moldy on the inside. So we let Daddy clean out the yucky seeds and then we cut out the face.

Cleaning out the seeds from the lid.

"This is the scoop we use to clean out the pumpkin."

Daddy did the hard part.

Mommy and Lauren made a picture of Lauren in the driveway while we waited.

Lauren planned the face very carefully

All done!

Happy 1st Birthday Ryan!!

2010-10-16T09:01:00.011-04:00

No more Baby Ryan! Ryan turned one and celebrated in style, at least in style for Lauren! She loves herself a DJ Dance party!!

It's my party!

Lauren and Maddy testing out Ryan's present.

They all found the box for Ryan's present to be way more fun. Look at the muscles on Skylar!

DJ Dance party!!!

Happy Birthday, Ryan!

Colonial Springs 2010!!

2010-10-11T19:23:00.003-04:00

Our annual pumpkin picking trip to Colonial Springs Farm was awesome as usual this year. And boy what a difference a year makes!! Last year, Lauren was just beginning to do all the activities by herself. Maddy was off and running and Ryan was just about a week old! This year Lauren and Maddy took off and hit the slides, corn maze and trikes like nobody's business! Ryan even got into the action a little.

Lauren and Maddy on the cow train. Somehow I think they will need thier own car next year!

She does it all by herself now.

Loving that horsey swing!

Out she comes...

Boy, she's grown since last year!

Lauren feeling like a big girl.

Pine Lake Manor

2010-09-13T20:01:00.003-04:00

School just started but we packed the car and headed off to Pine Lake Manor anyway!! How can you stay away? The Krupski's, Pizzurros and Sabesans had a great time at the all you can eat shrimp and clam weekend! Three days of shuffleboard, tennis, playground, hayrides, and no cooking and cleaning!!

Lauren really has the hang of the big kid swing!

It's time to repay the favor. Mark and Daddy want a push now.

How cute is this!

This could be promising, look at her form and she's got some height for a 2 year old!

Hanging out.

Let's dance!

Pine Lake Bocce Ball League.

Everybody got in the bouncy house!

This is what Pine Lake is all about!

Start 'em young. Ryan getting his first basketball lesson.

Resting up...

...for the always awesome Pine Lake Manor DJ Dance Party!!

She has advanced dance moves.

See you next year Pine Lake!

First Day of School

2010-09-08T18:57:00.001-04:00

St. Aloysius Pre-K here she comes!! Lauren started Pre-K this year and she is so excited to go everyday! She talks about the kids and her new teachers, Mrs. S and Mrs. Leo. She will be going everyday from 8-3. Craig and I are very happy that she will be with lots of other kids and have a chance to make lots of new friends!

Marching right out for the first day of school!

Check out the new backpack!

European Vacation...Ireland Here We Come!!

2010-08-21T13:34:00.002-04:00

Lauren had her first big airplane trip this year when we all hopped on a plane to Ireland. We stayed 2 days in Dublin and then drove a few hours ("cross country") to Killarney for a week. Craig, Lauren and I joined Grandma and Grandpa and some of their closest friends on an adventure. We had the greatest time, saw and learned a lot, although if you ask Lauren we only saw sheep and castles. Lauren did great on her first airplane trip and was very well behaved. I would take her anywhere.

Our first taste of Dublin...it is a very pretty city. Just relaxing in the courtyard of Christ Church in Dublin.
Dublin Castle with Grandma, Lauren did not find the tour very interesting but the sand sculptures outside were great.
Dublin!

When we arrived in Killarney we got to go to a farm nearby. Lauren enjoyed the animals and the swing!

She loved the horses.

Lauren and Grandpa calling the cows...MOO!

Taking a break from shopping in Killarney.

Looking good on our road trip to see the sights.

I'm sure the hike through the Gap of Dumloe will stand out for Craig and I since we had to carry, yes carry, Lauren the entire 7.5 miles up and down the mountain!

Finally on the boat at the end of the hike, Lauren was so exhausted she fell asleep on the boat in the rain, still not sure why she was so tired.

A little soccer before dinner one afternoon.

Rainbow! This is my favorite picture of the trip.Hanging out at the pub.

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Ireland 2010