Pics from the Deans' Farm and the Beach

What's better than a hot dog on a tractor:



Two weeks before, Declan had been afraid of the water:






Plus this one from outside the church where we got married:

Te Queremos Kaleigh!

Well, Kaleigh landed safely in Monterrey, Mexico. So very excited for her – this is gonna be an amazing experience. We’ll miss you KK!

The wee ones are gonna miss her a lot. You should see the way they attack her whenever she comes in the house. “KK! KK!” and monster hugs.

Elsie taught her how to play the flute:


Declan enjoyed a Tides game with her – and our friend Stephenson. Although, I think he enjoyed the hot dog, cookie, chips and giant pretzel more than the game itself. As you can see, the Tides still don’t sell out the stadium. Especially when it’s kinda chilly out:


KK took this, possibly the cutest picture ever:


Declan being the earnest firefighter at a recent trip to the Children’s Museum:


Elsie playing with trains that day:


Oh, and a cautionary tale: this is what happens when you do yardwork in a wifebeater. Derrr...

Pulling A Dad Goes Gen 3

I am (admittedly a little too) happy to announce that the art of Pulling A Dad has entered its third generation, courtesy of grandbaby #1, Kaleigh.

She wanted to bring her bike back from school and was having a lot of trouble setting the rack up on her car. Despite her efforts, something just wasn't working.

That something was...



Wait for it...










Love you KK!

Mobile Mama

Mothers Day Weekend and Missing Mama

We had a fantastic time in fantastic weather this past weekend. Went to a park and at first tried to keep the kids out of the monstrous puddles but eventually gave in:





Also went out to dinner at a cool place with outdoor seating by the water:



And then, sadly, Monday Amy headed to Ohio for a work conference until Wednesday night.

Mama, we sure miss you here at the 409!

My Girls

So beautiful.

Can't wait for Kaleigh to join us again next week!