Seaside 2013

We headed to Seaside again this year for our annual Maclay High School reunion.  As usual, there wasn't a dull moment...which is no surprise with nine girls in one house.

This has to be my favorite picture of the weekend.  The one on the left was my graduation gift to the girls and of course we recreated the moment!  Almost 20 years later...I think we all look pretty darn good!

Baby Jack

After patiently waiting for over one month, the girls and I loaded up to meet the newest addition to the Chanon family.  Jack is the type that makes you want to have another baby....go with the flow and content.

The girls were equally enamored by their new cousin.

As the girls grow up, these visits become easier and easier.  Don't get me wrong, there were definitely a few moments where the adults had to referee, but not nearly as much as the last trip.

The three days were jam packed, with everything from beach trips, playing in the sprinkler, pool time, some coconut picking, and even things as simple as playing in Jack's crib.

And since it was Maysie's actual birthday on this trip, Auntie Amanda and Uncle Dave planned for us to get hibachi....then a birthday cake after.

And the highlight of the weekend had to be when Auntie Amanda pulled Railey's front tooth!

We tried (unsuccessfully) to get a picture of all of the kids.  Where is a professional photographer when you need one?!?

And my favorite picture sequence of the weekend...we have to do this every trip!

Summer vacation is officially here!

Connor

The day after school got out, I loaded up the girls and we took a little trip to Ft. Lauderdale to visit with all of our cousins.  Railey could barely wait to see cousin Connor again...so Suzanne and I made plans to have lunch and go to a playground.

Lunch was great.  Railey and Connor realized that they both had an obsession with their ITouch's.

"Too Cool for School" Maysie opted to watch the big kids from afar.

Then we went to Sugar Sand Park...WOW!  There was a carousel, water park, forts...it was amazing!

And then, about 30 minutes into the fun, my child who has been potty trained for SIX MONTHS had an accident.  And it was a bad one.  So bad that I had to clean her up, find Railey and leave the park immediately.  I am sure that Suzanne was relived that Connor is an only child after that experience....

Dear God...

While in church on Sunday, I looked over to see that Railey had written a note to include in the offering.  I managed to snap a picture when she went to children's chapel.

"Dear God, Please give this to my cat I miss you Rawwrr.  Please write back.  Love, Railey"

Maysie's Third Birthday

Since the last day of school isn't hectic enough, we decided to throw a little birthday party for Maysie.  Originally, I thought we would just celebrate down in Florida, but guilt set in so I whipped up an evite, ordered a cake and voila....the perfect pool party was organized!

Unfortunately, I forgot how much our Maysie loves to dress up.  But luckily Aunt Lynn arrived with the perfect birthday gift...a birthday princess outfit!

The kids all had a blast...I have no idea how they still had energy by 5:00

Thank goodness for the Daddy's...Paul manned the blender while Hop was the official lifeguard.

Then it was time for birthday cake...but before that, Maysie had to make a change into her pajamas...her  current favorite outfit 24 hours a day.  (Thanks for taking pictures Stacey!)

Joseph enjoyed every last bite of his cake...who needs a fork???

We tried our best to snap a picture of Downing and Maysie together...got cute ones of them separately.

But this was the best we could do of them together (thanks for taking over the camera Courtney!)

Happy birthday sweet Maysie!  We love you!