A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. -- James Dent

This past weekend, Lisa, Maddy, Gray, and I went to visit our parents. Kyle was away for the weekend and Mat had to work (poor, Mat!!). After shoveling a lot of dirt to fill in the spot where the pool used to be, we headed over to Chapel Park to play on the playground. On Sunday we grabbed some Sub Shop subs and headed up to Harris Hill for a picnic and carousel ride. We then headed downtown to see some sidewalk chalk art. And to complete the rounds of favorite places to eat-we had some Pudgies for dinner and then headed out to Fair Shake. We had a great weekend!!

Maddy and Geema

Gray waiting for his lunch...

Riding the carousel-Gray liked it (I think),
and Maddy didn't like riding on the horse,
but liked it when Lisa held her.
Next time they are riding the airplanes!

In summer, the song sings itself. ~William Carlos Williams

18 months old, 6/25/09

I love being (almost) naked!!

July 4th weekend

"Hello?"

Bath time!

I really wonder what they are thinking!

Hiking in Saratoga National Historical Park

Back at Mat and Lisa's house-Happy 4th of July!

Look at Madilyn walking!!!

Madilyn and Mat

The Ortons

Mmm...let me have the cake, Poppa!

That sure looks good!

Maddy and Gray with Geema and Poppa

Trying to catch up...

Oops...time flies!! I have not been good about updating lately...Here are a few pics to catch up, and I will try to keep updating!!

Becky's Wedding, May 23, 2009

Geneseo Crew Memorial Day Parade in Franklin

Gray's first haircut!

Happy Summer-a front yard swim and picnic!!

Last day of school!!

(This was the first day of school--look how much they have changed! They have become such good buddies!!)

Here comes Peter Cottontail Hoppin' down the bunny trail, Hippity hoppin', Easter's on its way!

It's been a while since my last post-oops! Time is flying by here!!

We recently bought a new vehicle-wait for it-it's a minivan! At first, Kyle had to persuade me, but I am really glad we decided to get it!! After traveling last weekend to visit the Kolodzies, it was great having all of the room-but most of all-Grayson liked watching a "Baby Einstein" DVD on the way home, thanks to the DVD player that came with the van!

Grayson is really starting to cruise now-he has been walking here and there, though he still prefers to crawl. He says the word, "hat," and some other things that sound too close to inappropriate words!! He is quite the character and he is always making us laugh! He is quite the "Snortin' Orton"-Kyle taught him how to snort-I will try to catch it in a video and post it here-we think it's pretty funny!

It has been pretty quiet around here-but now we are back in the busy and traveling season-we have birthday parties, bridal showers, and weddings galore in the next two months! We are looking forward to seeing everyone!!

Happy Spring!!
Gray with his hat-he loves the hat-he puts it on, he takes it off, he says, "hat," he looks for it when he cant find it!

Gray and Griffin playing in the couch fort.
Playing with Madilyn--can you guess who pushed the button??

Hoppy Easter!
(This is the Snortin' Orton!)


This picture makes me laugh! She was not excited to sit in the chair!!

Easter Egg hunt at the Sloths

" You can't wrap love in a box, but you can wrap a person in a hug." -Unknown

Gray and Paige playing...Paige loves to give hugs!

"A baby usually wakes up in the wee-wee hours of the morning." -- Anonymous

Playing with Paige and Braedan.

My little hands play patty-cake
They peek-a-boo and wave.....
They catch me while I learn to walk,
And splash me as I bathe.

They hold your fingers tightly
And touch your heart so deep...
My little hands reach out to you
For hugs before I sleep.....

My little hands are tiny now
But yours will serve to guide me.
And when I'm grown I'll still reach out
And know you're right beside me.

Gray has now stood by himself a few times, he has even taken a couple steps-but mostly throws himself forward and forgets he can use his feet! It is so exciting to watch him try to do this!!