Wonderful Day

Oh, how I have so many thoughtful friends and family members. This morning Cailyn and Elisabeth brought birthday hats, a dance party CD, a Target gift card, and a big ol' box of m&m ice cream sandwiches. Of course, Cailyn and I had to try them out, and then Evan and Nolan spotted them, and of course I had to let them have some as well. Elisabeth wanted some pretty badly, but I had to draw the line somewhere. Sorry El! The Suver kiddos brought me beautiful pink tulips and a birthday cake with a lizard! We've been having a blast this morning! THANKS!

Where's Nolan?

Here I am!

GOOOO BROOOOWWNS!

Dress up day.

Apple Picking

Nice Family

Crazy Family!

We had to take a picture of our matching shirts with stripes on the sleeves. Too bad you can't see us very well.

Hey Evan, can we be in the group shot too??!!

Sweet

Nolan is the evil dragon that Knight Chance and Prince C.J. are fighting.

Past Videos

I've included videos of C.J., Chance and Avery. They were messages we taped to send to various people, but since I am able to upload them, you get to view them too. It's fun to see the kids back in their younger days (:

Group shot minus Nolan.

I think it's a bit too sunny for relaxing in the hammock.

My FIRST video upload!!! After 3 years, I'm finally figuring it out.

She's Finally Made the Blog!

Two things wrong with this shot: Avery's sign isn't spelled out completely, and Chance is upset with the sign he got to hold.

So we fixed the first sign and Chance is now happy, but Avery's sign is upside down.

Now we got it!

And introducing (after almost 5 months) Elisabeth Ann Skiles!!! Doesn't her mommy look fabulous after just giving birth?!!!

Oh, Evan!

The boys and girls practicing their letters.

Nolan practicing drinking from his sippy cup.

Go Away Sick Bugs!

Wednesday, January 5

Nolan and I are all alone today because the sick bug that attacked Brandon on Sunday, moved it's way to Cailyn and Evan ): We are hoping they are all better by tomorrow. On top of that, Avery had to get stitches in her chin yesterday. She fell on a stone coming up to the deck and got a big gash in her chin. She was so darn brave and tough though! Now I am hoping and praying for the rest of the Critters and Critter moms and dads to stay well!!!

Happy Birthday Brandon!

Avery anxious for cake.

Evan has been a music man as long as I can remember. He loves to dance and control the music. He has awesome rhythm for a little tyke!

Enjoying each other's company...and some food!

Fireworks to celebrate the Browns loss I suppose.

Nolan and Daddy enjoying the fireworks.

Some backyard football action before leaving for Cleveland.

A little wet from the rain.

The sequence of pictures is a bit out of order, but this was Nolan's first Browns game. It was a preseason game in August; the coldest day in August unfortunately. Nolan was joined by his Mimi and Poppi and some uncles and cousins. If I remember correctly, the Browns lost, but we enjoyed fireworks after anyhow!