Football
Elijah had his very first football game today. Not sure who was more excited - Kirk or Eli. We all had a really great time watching Eli play. Eli seems to love this sport - especially the tackling part! Zach can hardly wait to be old enough to play!

Rock Climbing

Elijah has taken up the love of yet another sport that Kirk loves - rock climbing.

This was his first time out climbing and he did great.

Reaching the first ledge.

Going over the top.

Repelling back down (Adri's favorite part!).

First Day of School 2008

Elijah is officially a First Grader! When I picked him up from school the first day and asked how the day was he replied: "First grade is so much better than Kindergarten." I asked why. "In kindergarten we had to do a lot of math and stuff like that. We don't have to do so much math in first grade."

A few days later when we were working on an all about me poster he put down math as his favorite subject! Go figure!

Zach and Sam wanted in on a picture too!

Zach's 4th Birthday

Yes Zachary is officially 4 years old now. We celebrated with an orange party as orange is his favorite color. Orange decorations, orange clothes, and yes all orange food!

Happy Birthday Zach!

Fun on the Island!

Here are some pictures of our annual trip to Prince Edward Island. We always have a great time visiting with Kirk's Grandmother, Mimi, and many other distant relatives we meet while there. It is great to be able to enjoy this special place with our children as Kirk did growing up.

Who needs beach chairs?

Digging for bar clams.

Playing in the sand.

Meeting Jolie the Jelly fish.

No it is not alive!

Yes, there are buffalo on PEI!

Everyone had a great time on our annual Fourth of July camping trip with Kirk's side of the family.

Eli and Kyle floating in the water.

Sam digging in the sand.

Kassie and Zach hanging out in the hammock.

It has been way too long since I have posted anything. We had a really busy, but super fun summer. I will try to get caught up over the next few posts.

Sam cooking a marshmallow on our first camping trip of the summer.

Zach caught a fish. Eli caught one too, but it was after the camera left! Oops!

Eli is quite a swimmer - with the life jacket on of course!