Congratulations Lauren and Gil

This weekend my cousin Lauren got married and Madeleine was the flower girl.  I was the flower girl when Lauren's parents, my Uncle Mark and Aunt Tami were married!  She was nervous but did great and helped the ring bearer who wasn't even 1 down the aisle.  It was a beautiful wedding and reception. The kids really enjoyed dancing!

Madeleine with Austin, the ring bearer, and my cousin Ashley

All lined up and ready to go

Processing out... I was in the back so I didn't get any pictures of her coming in

She looked adorable and had beautiful flowers

The fancy hair-do

At the church

My mom and dad

The wedding party

Family shot

Birthdays

Madeleine celebrated her 6th birthday on 4th of July and Tommy celebrated turning two on July 5th.  Madeleine also had a joint birthday party with one of her friends back in June.  We went to the Webster fair on her birthday and also went to Kirkwood Park for the fireworks.   On Tommy's birthday, we celebrated with lunch at Red Robin.  I can't believe they are 6 and 2!

The birthday girl sliding at Bounce U

Hadley had to wear a matching outfit with Madeleine

Tommy enjoyed the baseball game at Bounce U

The birthday girl

Ready to sing Happy Birthday

All the girls at the party

Tommy mowing the lawn with earphones and all

Madeleine trying out her new birthday present

Showing off he is 2.  I love how he uses his thumb

Madeleine has to use two hands now!

Ready to blow out candles

Lighting candles for Tommy

Fireworks at Kirkwood Park... wouldn't be complete without a shaved ice from Tropical Moose

Tommy was exhausted after the fireworks.

Hilton Head 2013

The kids and I went on a great trip to Hilton Head a couple of weeks ago to stay with my parents there.  I survived flying with all three by myself although I'm pretty sure the people on the flights on the way there were not too happy with us.  Tommy likes to see airplanes but didn't really like being stuck on my lap on one.   After a few days, Amy joined us.  And Holly, Abby and baby Grant came to visit.  We loved seeing everyone and meeting Grant.  I even played golf with my dad one day and managed to hit fairly well considering it has been a few years.  We missed Jim though and look forward to taking him to the beach with us next time we go!

Hadley loved playing in the waves.

Working on a sandcastle.  Tommy loved the sand but not the water.

Poppy and Tommy

Madeleine bringing water to her sand pool

The most coveted piece of playground equipment in Harbourtown 

PaPa and Hadley at Lawton Stables

Getting ready for pony rides

Hadley was more excited than she looks

Madeleine and her pony, Dusty

Playing at the beach with Aunt Amy and Holly 

The girls were playing sea turtles and floating in on the waves

Tommy liked this airplane at the playground in Poppy and PaPa's neighborhood

Madeleine and Poppy at the Dolphin Head playground

Pirate Princess Madeleine and Mermaid Hadley ready to board the Black Dagger for our pirate cruise

The pirates on the lookout for Stinky Pete after drinking the pirate grog

Hadley getting in a few more waves before heading back home