Anna Turns 7!

Anna has become a huge fan of Wii Mario Kart. So, for her 7th birthday she requested a mushroom cake. That cake cake to life in the form of the Mushroom Gorge from Mario Kart thanks to Christa's handy work. Christa took a step in to the unknown in order to make this cake come to life. It took a quite a bit of time for only 5 people to see it completed. Here are a few photos of the cake in process as well as her cupcake ice cream cones!

Kerry & Austin got engaged!

It has been a long time coming. My sister and Austin got engaged while on vacation in late August. She announced her good news to the whole family Labor Day weekend. Since we were already at the beach we took a stroll for some photos. More photos to come when everyone is a little more prepared.

Anna & Eamon

Anna, Eamon and I made the trek from Virginia to New Hampshire to enjoy our last week of freedom before school started. We went to spend some time in the sun and sand and see our family. Anna was definitely a beach bum by the end of the week, Eamon not so much. I thought I would take the opportunity to get some photos on the kids on the beach. We had such a fun time and I can't wait to visit again!

Nebraska & South Dakota

I took a long journey to the Missouri River. I saw more corn then I have ever seen in my life. I can't imagine going in to those corn fields, I would definitely get lost. I enjoyed my time on the river. Swimming, tubing and just hanging around were great, but the best part, I learned to water ski! Thanks to Mike and Mary for being gracious hosts.