Tuesday, July 14, 2009

First Soccer Game!

Tonight we took Anna to her first soccer game! With our family it was bound to happen sooner or later....she has already had plenty of time at the tennis courts, so it's about time she visited the soccer field. :) We went to see Uncle Chris play! When we got there he was already in goal. Anna was great the whole time. When we got there she was still sleeping from the car ride. Then when she discovered there was a whole lot to look at, she was interested in getting out of her stroller and checking things out. Gran and Grandpa were there too and were anxious to scoop her up! When we got home she was still excited from seeing all the new sites so we laid her down and played a little on her playmat (did I mention she takes much less naps during the day now....she really doesn't care to nap??!!). She has finally figured out how to grasp her toys. She has been beating them with her hands because she couldn't quite get the hand eye coordination down. But tonight, she was able to grab the toy and hang on to it! Here are some pics!

Just arriving at the game

Gran rescued me from my car seat!

A smile for Mommy

Check out my chins..(s)...hahaha




Uncle Chris

Granpa had to have his turn

Uncle Chris playing in goal

Eating my fist....I have discovered my hands!

Anna and the boys...

Daddy was glad to get her to a game!

Look at that grip!








Monday, July 6, 2009

Pennsylvania Trip

We decided to take a literally "spur of the moment" trip up north to see Matt's family in Pennsylvania.  Due to projects at work, we didn't think Matt would be able to take some time off this summer for us to be able to get up there.  However, there was a break in surveying and design work, so his company said if he wanted to go...we had to go NOW! Ha!  So, Anna got her shots and the next day we bundled her up and drove through the night up!   The trip up was so easy.  She normally is a super sleeper during the night and she continued to be that way all the way to Pittsburgh where we stopped to change her and feed her.  After she had a full belly, she was good to go for another three hours...and then we arrived at Matt's grandparents!

Here are some pics from the trip...they tell the story!  There are a bunch!

Anna Kay getting bundled up in her car seat for the loooonnnngggg drive!

Some of the gang playing Buzz Word.


Caity and Cheryl with Anna


Chris drew on his mom's face.....what a great sport Gran is!

Vacation is exhausting!

Her Daddy bundled her up in typical Steeler's attire...I must add that we got her a Steeler's Cheerleading outfit for football season!

Uncle Chuck and Anna


A view of Lake Erie

Ready for the 4th of July!

Four Generations.....

Anna and her Great Grandparents....in the pretty dress they got her!



Matt and his mom

A goofy couple near Lake Erie

Hmm....Matt and his brother Chris

Rebecca!  (Matt's sister)

A pretty bee

Peeking over Daddy's shoulder

Family picture on the "beach"



Girl Time.....(we woke her up for the pic poor thing!)  She was sleeping in the car!

House boats on lake Erie

Anna and her Uncle Chris


Anna and Grandpa

Gran, Grandpa, and Anna Kay in front of the light house

Our family


The boys having fun with their Mom

Great Grandma and Anna 

Matt video taping the Independence Day festivities

Ted and Ben starting the firework action!





Caity and Anna

Anna sleeping through the fireworks in Gran's arms

Notice the long sleeves-----  it didn't get above 78 degrees the whole time we were there! At night it was cold!