The Things We'll Remember

In the Blink of an Eye

 
She has gone from this

7/27/2005

 

7/27/2006
 

7/27/07

7/27/08

7/27/09

7/27/2010 

Happy 5th birthday sweet girl! We love you so much!
  

Summer Fun

It has been so hot this summer and it is only June. But we have been finding ways to beat the heat.  Thank goodness for inflatable pools and sprinklers!

   

I am going to just close my eyes

We spent the weekend in Richmond with Gina and Mike last weekend, and had a blast! The kids loved being able to spend the whole day in their pool! We were happy to see how well Ben took to the water. This was the first time he was really able to get in and enjoy the pool. Last year he was too little to try water wings. He also loved jumping in to anyone that would catch him. Everytime he did he would close his eyes. It was so cute to watch.

     

 
  

Sunset

The sunset was so beautiful tonight. I took these right from our front porch.

  

Graduation day

Today was Lillian's big day, she graduated from Pre-School. When we first enrolled her at CB it seemed like it would take a lifetime for her to even reach the 4 year old class room. Well now it seems that in a blink of an eye she is graduating and getting ready for kindergarten. Such a big step for her as well as for Mommy and Daddy.

Good picture of our little star, but fast photo editing makes her look like she has been baking in the sun.

The songs they sang were too cute.

Lillian receiving her diploma from Ms. Marge

 

Lillian and her sweet friend Tessa

Our family with sleepy children

 
 
 
 
 Grandma and Granddad came home from vacation early to surprise us at the graduation.

Congratulations Lillybug, Mommy and Daddy love you very much!

 

Memorial Day Weekend

  
What a fun weekend! For me Memorial Day weekend started on Thursday night after work, as Friday  was my day off.  We started the weekend off with the kids in the backyard kiddy pool. They were so happy as this was the first time we have had it out since last summer. They were so much fun to watch, It's amazing how much they have changed since last year when they played in the pool. Ben wasn't afraid of the water like he was last year and Lillian didn't want to get out, even when she was shivering and shaking.  There were times last year when she did the same thing I guess she just seems so much older.  Saturday we made red white and blue cupcakes. The kids love doing cooking projects together. We were able to spend some time out on the water with Todd. He was a great host and took us for a super fun boat ride out to the beach at Chancellors point.  We got to swim and play in the water. Lillian was a little nervous about the crabs, but with a little encouragement (Mr. Todd picking her up and bringing her in) she did pretty well.  Ben on the other hand had no fear! He just walked right in! We had an excellent time and were able to see lots of really great scenery as well!  On Monday we spent some time with our Family. The cousins got to play in a slip and slide at grandma's house. What a great time, although it was pretty darn hot. Which made the slip and slide even more fun!  My weekend continued into Tuesday as well. This was a big day for us as well, we registered Lillian for Kindergarten! Wow where did the time go??

Here are a few of my favorites, there are so many to choose from.

 

 

    

 

 

 
 
  
  
 
 

Where the wild things are

 
  This past weekend we took a  trip to the zoo. This is something that Aaron and I have talked about doing with our kids for a while now.  Then Lillian's teacher's announced that they were taking a trip to the zoo to go along with the unit they are doing this month "Zoo Animals." So of course Aaron and I agreed that we couldn't miss this trip. We ended up seeing a few of Lillian's class mates there, but walked around the park just the four of us. It was a great day, the weather was perfect! Above all it was so nice to be able to spend it with just our family. This isn't something we end up doing very often but we both agree it is something we need to do more often. I can't wait to spend more great days like this together in the up comming months.

I love turtles

   

Ben and Lillian both loved the Elephants

 

I loved this guy, look at his face. I wonder what he is thinking.
 
 

 

I named this guy Bucky!

 

Although he is huge, I get a peaceful feeling when looking him enjoying the breeze, there was a female lion laying just behind him also enjoying the breeze.

 

This is Ben and Lillian watching the lions.

 

The flowers were so pretty

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Who's your Momma/Daddy

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Who's who?

One big Party

 
Yesterday was a big day for the Pharis kids. Nicholas recieved his first holy   
commuion and afterwards we all gathered at their house to celebrate Jon's 5th birthday and Evie's 1st birthday. Everyone had a blast, and the weather was perfect for playing outside. This of course mean that the kids had even more fun running around outside.

nicholas getting ready to walk into the church

Nicholas doing his part of the reading

 

 

Party time! Jon in is 5 shirt!

Lillian and Ben decided to try Granddad's beer.

Evie in her 1 shirt!

 

And of course everyone enjoyed the cupcakes

 
 
 Even Evie who got a sneak taste from her big cousin