Glenside Pig Roast

We love living in Glenside. The people, the neighborhood, local bars, and stores (where everyone acknowledges they know you) make living here very special. Every year we have missed the annual Glenside Pig Roast, but not this year. And we never want to miss it again as it is a spectacular event a block away from our house.  Everything from pig, burgers, dogs, sides, desserts, beer, music, arcade, firetruck, and meeting new/old people around the neighborhood.  We could barely peel Colton away from the firetruck.  He got to go in the truck, squirt the fire house, and wear some of the gear.  He loved it and so did we.  A great day and a great event.  Check them out and stop by next year www.glensidepigroast.net

Carnival Birthday Party

The mini roller coaster

Helicopter carnival ride

Frog pond with green lily pads

Our friend Kate had a joint birthday party for her two boys Mikey & Ben.  Apparently she goes all out every other year and throws a big bash.  This year was awesome.  She threw a carnival and the kids had a blast. She rented a helicopter ride, a cotton candy machine, and a dunk tank.  Family members manned stations with fun games and the kids got tickets for prizes later in the day.  We didn't think Colton was going to get on the helicopter ride.  He was intrigued, watched it go round and round, and then when it was his turn, he turned around and left the ride area.  We figured he wasn't going to try it.  But what we found out is he only wanted the blue helicopter.  The yellow, red, and green one wasn't his style.  As soon as he went in it, it was hard to peel him away.  Each time it was his turn he made sure to run to the blue helicopter.  He loved it. 

Father's Day 2012

Bob, Mr. Kenney, Jimmy, & Brian - Father's Day 2012

Me & Dad - July 4th, 2011 parade

We celebrated the Dads today.  Jim made a trip up from Virgina to show Mr. Kenney the love and we had a brunch to shower Brian, Bob, and Mr. Kenney with our appreciation. We love our Dad's very much and aside from my own, I think Brian is the best dad around. 

Happy 2nd Birthday Fig

Tracey, Michael & Caroline - Tracey made the Elmo cake.

Fig is Caroline's nickname. She was coined the name when she was the size of a fig in the womb.  She is a special little girl and because of that, Elmo made the trip from Sesame Street to visit her on her special day. The kids were either afraid of Elmo or thought nothing of him until he left.  They all walked around the house calling for Elmo - it was cute and sad at the same time.  Happy birthday Caroline.

Maura's Baptism

Our good friends - Rory & Jim had a beautiful baby girl in March.  Maura was baptized last Sunday and we joined in the celebration.  We look forward to the future 2nd generation friendship of Colton & Maura.

Playing with Pop Pop

 

Pop Pop joined us for pizza tonight while Brian was away in Germany.  Colton brought the bag of Legos (courtesy of the Turners) over to Pop Pop to play with his farm animals.  It was a simple, but special evening.

Happy Birthday Colton - 2 Years Old (Part 3)

We celebrated Colton's 2nd birthday for the third time.  Even though he had no clue what all the excitement was about, it was exciting for Brian and me.  We had great friends and family celebrate and we thank them all for coming - the Turners, the Earharts, the Parks, the Quigleys, the McAneneys, the Mullens, the Assenmachers, the Kenneys, and Mr. Kenney of course.  Fire trucks were the theme, cup cakes were the cake, water slide was the activity, and hoagies/pizza were the grub.  It was fun and special.