New York, New York

In early November we went to New York for the 2nd time to visit Suzanne and the family. Paige was getting baptized and really wanted us there. Not to mention the kids really wanted to BE there! So- we went. My mom went with us to help me out with 3 kids. First time flying with Joshua- so it was nice to have her there. It was so much fun. It's always nice to get away for a little bit. The one special thing we did while we were there, besides the very special baptism of Paige Mckenna Quillen, was to go to New York to see the Statue of Liberty. It was GREAT!!! I loved it, and the kids LOVED it! I don't think they will EVER forget it! So here are the pics of that wonderful event!

Suzanne, Paige and Samantha sang a really pretty song at the baptism. Samantha still sings it. Maybe she will want this one sung at her own baptism in May this next year. Hmmm...

Oh- Aren't they cute together?

Paige opening birthday gifts and baptism gifts.

Perry stole Paige's hat. It did look really cute on her!

On the ferry to the Island to see Lady Liberty herself!

And there she is!

Do we look good or what?? I decided that being the Statue of Liberty for Halloween next year would be a good idea.

The (big) kids!

Me, Samantha, and Jacob

At the airport waiting to head home....Joshua

Jacob

and Samantha (she is such a big helper!).

I think this at least catches me up to the first week in December. Phew!! Now to just get my last Mt. SI hike pictures and Christmas pics up. It's on the list! Anyone want to take a guess on how long it will take for me to do that???

More Catching up....

So- I also have some pictures of Samantha at Soccer. It was her first year playing. She LOVED it! She couldn't be still... she would bounce around all the time, she was so excited!

She played defender best... so she only did goalie about 1 or 2 times.

and of course- have to eat the oranges at half time!

This is a pic of the cake I made for the Banquet. It was actually a half circle soccer ball cake. It was my first ever attempt.. so, not the best, but it worked! :) Her team name was the CHEETAHS..

This is at her Awards Banquet. She was so excited to get an award! The boy with her was a brother of one of the other team members. Coach Lori couldn't make it, so he handed out the awards to the girls and tried to make each one of them special...it was cute! Can't wait for next season!

Some Serious Catching up...

Okay- so I have some serious catching up to do. I was looking at my pictures these past few months and noticed I havent' been updating this very well. LOTS have been going on. My brother Alan FINALLY married Christie! It was a beautiful wedding! And, it is especially wonderful to OFFICIALLY have Christie part of the family now! Here are a few pics of the wedding day. I have lots more, but these are just a few.

Cutting Cake and eating Lunch

Carroll Family pic- (at least all of us that were there).
Keith, Rochelle & Alayna

Donny and I and then my Mom & Dad

Then, my brother Mike and his girls Stormy and Tessa.

Alan & Christy with James right after the ceremony.

Keith and Brandyn

Christie's Sisters and Cousin (bridesmaids)
Alan and his boys (best men)

Donny and Dad

Alan & Christie (love this pic)

And here are two really cute pictures of my boys in the bath. I know, one of these days I am going to REALLY be in TROUBLE for these ones! Oh well! LOl!
Joshua eating his "Y"

Jacob & Joshua