Deep Creek 2011

Having a look at the lake

Caden demonstrates the proper way to enjoy the lake

Enjoying the waterfalls at Swallow Falls State Park

Taking a break on the hike at Swallow Falls State Park

Majestic Muddy Creek Falls

"American Pride" - the vacation home

Say cheese!

A carriage ride in Oakland, MD

Owen tames a bear

Advanced Mobility

Owen is displaying his newfound advanced mobility.  He started walking recently and has become quite adept at it.  We were glad that we could capture his new skills on video.

Happy Birthday!

Yesterday was Owen's first birthday, which he got to spend at the county fair.

It's Summertime!

Owen's First Baseball Game

We went to a Pirates game during their opening homestand.  We arrived early to enjoy the pregame kids day festivities 

PNC Park is fantastic even if the team that occupies it is not

Amity helping daddy keep score

Owen enjoyed the ballpark atmosphere and even took a short nap

BaZoople

Here Amity is "reading" a book to Owen.  This book was a gift from Aunt Bec to Amity when she was born.  We turned the story into a little bedtime song that we sing to Amity regularly.  She now recites the song while turning the pages for Owen.  In case you can't tell, it goes like this:

Goodnight, Sleep Tight, My BaZoople Friends
The sun goes down, it's time for bed
Goodnight BaZoople sleepyheads
It's time for jammies soft and snug
Pillows, blankies, and goodnight hugs
Goodnight Gertrude
Goodnight Zach
Goodnight Lester
Goodnight Max
Goodnight Elsie, sweet dreams, sleep tight
Goodnight flutterbugs, 'till morning's light

Cousins!

"Appease me with food and I may let you play with my trains!"

Caden demonstrates one of the many uses of his favorite cabooses

Owen's checking out his peer

Amity poses for pictures but Caden likes to play it cool

Charming and cute!