~May/June happenings~

Maverick in the bath! Daddy was dumping water over his head (he actually likes it!)

Phoenix sprinting to first base in his second T-Ball game of the year.

Maverick's first fishing experience. Pa was teaching him how to do it.

Maverick was very interested in Phoenix's first catch of the day!

Pa fishing with Phoenix

There I am on Sunday (in 95 degree heat--not to mention HUMID) running in the Girls on the Run 5k in Burlington. For those of you who don't know--I have helped out a few times at Maple Street School with their program. It has helped me to get a much better idea of how the program works. I am going to start it next year in Danby. I'm so excited about it. This program teaches girls (grades 3-5) that they can accomplish anything if they work hard. It also teaches them about self esteem. A really great program! I ran the entire race with two girls from our group. They were really an inspiration. They took it seriously and gave it their best effort. I am so proud of them and all the girls who finished the race!

Florida Vacation May 2008

Just got back from Florida on Thursday. We all had a really great time. The boys were good and had a lot of fun!

Maverick & Phoenix on the train at Downtown Disney

Phoenix & Dana in the front ~ Splash Mountain

Maverick's favorite Character ~ Stitch! AND Big brother too!

This white rhino tried to run our Safari truck down!

Phoenix, Maverick, & Mom in front of the tree of life at Animal Kingdom. Mav was really tired!

Phoenix, Maverick, & Mom at the Rainforest Cafe

Maverick giving a goat a hug at the petting zoo at Animal Kingdom

Hippos soaking

The weather couldn't have been better--no rain and very warm. It was about 95 every day. We spent a lot of time at the pool.

More later...

Michelle

~ EASTER 2008 ~

It was cold...but very sunny. We had a great day. The kids were excellent at church. They had Easter eggs hidden all over the church. Phoenix was the only child (other than Maverick) so he made out really well. Gram and Pa Merrow came over for Dinner--we had a nice time. Maverick is really starting to talk--he says uh oh, no, down, more, go, and many more words! He is really at a fun age and we are enjoying him so much. He's a clown just like Phoenix. They both have such a great time together.

We had Phoenix's parent-teacher conference last week. We are so proud of him! He got three 5's on his grade report--that means meeting expectations with honors. Those three areas are reading, math, and science. His scores have improved for "behavior." We are so proud of him--he's really maturing and loving to learn. Enjoy the pics!

Phoenix during our Easter Egg Hunt at homeMaverick is really getting into it!

Phoenix at the Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at the Dorset Union Market.

I visited Phoenix's school on Wednesday for the Wednesday afternoon gathering--led by the kindergartner's. They have been reading Green Eggs and Ham--you know---"I do not like them Sam I am." So they each had to write a sentence about what they do not like and draw a picture. Phoenix got up to the microphone and said "I do not like it when I am pushed on the (playground) equipment." It was really cute--I'm glad that I went.

Phoenix's Class

Maverick and Phoenix chilling in front of the TV! Look at that mess!

WHAT?? Maverick is enjoying some of grams birthday cake!

Here are some pictures from Christmas. The boys are getting so big! They both sat with Santa...but Phoenix still doesn't like to...

The pictures below are from Explore! in Glens Falls. We brought the boys there--they had a great time! It's a great place to go in the Winter when it's cold! Even mom & dad got to play on the equipment!

Experimentation with scissors

Phoenix decided to experiment a bit with scissors yesterday.

Before the head shaving, but after the scissors

After the head shaving! It's going to be a cold November!

Halloween & Maverick turns ONE and WALKS!

Halloween was fun! Phoenix was a red Power Ranger and Maverick was a honey pot (bees and all!) We went trick-or-treating at Gram's & Pa's house then to the parade in Rutland. The parade was a lot of fun and lasted more than 1 1/2 hours!

Phoenix as a RED POWER RANGER

Maverick as a Honey Pot!

Phoenix & Maverick peek out the door before we leave.

MAVERICK'S BIRTHDAY!

Maverick's birthday was on Thursday. We had his birthday party last weekend. It was a lot of fun! It's hard to believe a year has gone by!

Maverick stuffs his cake in his mouth--after grabbing a corner of the cake (can you believe it!)

This is a video of Maverick off and walking!