We Are Family....: August 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009

At the end of July when we had the Doyle family reunion we hired a photographer to come and snap some shots of the family. Here are a few that she took. We really did have such a fun time together. It's so hard to get everyone together in one spot with our busy lives. Looking forward until next time we are together again....

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Aiden and Dad

Aiden and Trav hanging out at the field...watching the boys!!

Our Baby....

I had to post this picture of Aiden. He has been so patient the last few weeks while his brothers head off for football practice. He wants to do everything they do. Tonight the boys and cousins let him join them at the park for a little pick-up game of football. Such a fun kid to have around. He starts pre-school in a few weeks. He's all excited for that. Reminds me a bunch of Michael the way he likes to color and write his letters. Where would we be or do without our...Aiden.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

More pics of the reunion....

The family is one of nature's masterpieces.

I love family reunions. We just got back from the Doyle family reunion last week. Had such a great time. I'm grateful that my parents always made family a priority. We were able to spend time with my parents, all my siblings, nieces and nephews. My Dad also had his family reunion the same weekend - it was just a few hours but so glad I was able to see all my aunts,uncles and cousins on his side - fun to always pick up where we left off. Life is GOOD!!

OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Parents need to "play offense" - to capitalize on the impressionable years of childhood by instilling in their sons the antecedents of character. Their assignment during two brief decades will be to trasform their boys from immature and flighty youngsters into honest, caring men who will be respectful of women, loyal and faithful in marriage, keepers of commitments, strong and decisive leaders, good workers, and secure. And of course, the ultimate goal for people of faithis to give each child understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion of Jesus Christ. This is, I believe. the most important responsibility for those of us who have been entrusted with the careand Nurturance of children.

Christmas In Elma!!

We left for WA the 13th of December - I barely made it to Seattle to hand the kids over to my Dad and catch a flight to Atlanta where I would join Trav for his company Christmas Party the next day. Trav and I had a fun get away and were able to do a little Christmas shopping. We stayed Thursday, Friday and Saturday and flew back to Seattle Sunday morning where we stayed until January 3rd - We were able to catch a Elma Boys Basketball game. The boys thought it was really cool looking at all the family(uncles & aunts) names on the walls before you entered the Gym doors. Michael and I went and Chatted with Coach Nadau one afternoon. It was so fun spending time with family and friends