Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Another wait is over and our hearts are full!


Silas Nathaniel Gremore Born on November 23rd 2009 at 1:21pm
8lbs 11oz 20 1/4 inches


Proud and thankful mommy and daddy!


Sam and Gretta just love their little brother! I wasn't sure how things would go, especially considering Sammy's latest motto "my momma!". Well, he marched into the hospital room, with that characteristic left arm of his pumping, ready for a mission. "Baby!" he exclaimed and even wanted to take him home! Gretta was such a proud big sister too, showing off her new big sister sticker. She was a little more apprehensive at first, but I'm sure will be a huge helper with Silas.

More to come!!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

And the Wait is Over


Here we are at the airport almost 2 hours early. That hardly mattered; we were so excited to reunite with Linds, Josh and the fam...it has been 2 years for all of us except my mom who took a trip to China last year.


Here's Lily; much taller than I remembered :) But as cute and sweet as ever! So good to see everyone again :)


Grets and Cade really hit it off. As everyone else recovered from jet lag, Cade managed to go for a few walks, take a trip to the library, and play in the backyard all in one evening.


Caedmon and Sam riding in style.


Hadassah loving watching her big brother and sister at Bay Beach.


Here is Sam playing in the water in Door County. Tim's Grandma tured 80 in January, so to celebrate, we all took a weekend trip. Sammy loved splashing his feet in the water despite the numbing effects.


Gretta "chipmunk" Gremore enjoying the balcony. She had a blast swimming in the pool, playing in the sand, and especially getting so much attention :)


Not sure if I have ever seen them this close and still on the bench. Must be inthrawled by the papparazi


Sam not so sure at first...


But didn't want to leave in the end.


We went to a kiddie beach with some friends, and ejoyed some DQ after...mmmm...summer!


Annabelle and Gretta at Annabelle's 2nd birthday party. She will be staying with us for the weekend; can't wait to have her!


Can anybody say "Elaine"??? I get such a kick out of this move each time. He he.


Grrrr.

Just playing :)

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Mostly Gretta, Sam and Diggs, of Course!

With so many photos and not so much time, here is a recap of a few months ago...with hopes to keep adding as the month continues :)

Our little Gretta giving dominos a shot...not without baby of course!

Sam trying to figure out the sippy cup. He's almost got it, just seems to choke more often than drink.

Diggs and Gretta up North in Florence. We had a great time hiking and watching for bear...

Diggs just digs being in the woods.

My favorite pic of Gretta dangling feet over the bridge.

She loves it up there too!


This water jug occupied Sam for at least an hour...take the top off...put it back on... etc.


Mom...bedtime already?

Sammy just loves cords, knobs, electronic things...anything non-toy. I found him trying to figure out the door knob.


...and later getting into doughnuts :) That's my guy!


Gretta and Daddy playing in the leaves.


Sam too!


Digory- not so much. Just resting.


Or plotting how he can stay up here for the rest of his life :)

"I love sand!" -Gretta


Back at Great Grandma and Grandpa's going for a walk.


The soon to be big brother :)


Always "picking on" Sam. Not so sure he doesn't mind the attention!


Gretta, want to try on Mommies glasses that you broke?


"Wow mom, even better this way!" -Gretta


"Yeah- I'd say so too" -Sam


Before Sam's first professional haircut.

And after- he did so well!

Here Grets and Sam are getting our garden ready. We planted seeds on Memorial Day and the countdown for fresh veggies has begun!


At the zoo with Grandma and Grandpa Gremore.



One...Two...Three...weeeee!!!


Diggs will spend 99% of his time here until the next snowfall.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Easter Part 1


On the Saturday before Easter, we went to GG and Gampy's to celebrate. They put together a special egg hunt for Gretta and Sam, created a crazy race for Uncle Phil, Tim and I (with a reward at the end...but the key was to climb in Jake's dog kennel...Phil won hands down!!), and grilled some really great brats and burgers.


Gampy helping Sam pick out a toy.


Each egg they found meant they could pick a treat from this box. Not sure if they ended up finding all of the eggs, but we came home with the whole box of goodies :)


Gretta and GG picking some connectable bunnies...


Uncle Phil connecting with his "bunny" side... he he... I told him I wouldn't put this on
facebook. This isnt facebook :)


Sam pulls this one off too well. He actually kept these on for a while!


Gretta was hesitant at first, but then wore them almost the whole time!


Sammy and Daddy


Stay tuned...more to come from Easter Sunday and Sammy's first birthday...