Should We Be Worried??

Patrick was running around with Elizabeth's underwear on his head. The only thing that upset him was me taking a picture. Hmmmm.......

PAL's Pal

Today we headed to Onondaga Lake Park................
....and had a playdate with our Pal Peyton. Patrick and Peyton played forever (we were there from 9:30-2:00!). Mom and Marcy had a great time talking. Megan and Elizabeth had fun too! How could you not on the great playground there??

Patrick vs. The Hershey Bar

Patrick won, but not without a good fight.

ADKventures

We had a great camping night on Friday....until bed, which was a bit unsettling for Elizabeth. On Saturday we headed to Bald Mountain, hike to the summit, grab some ice cream in Old Forge, ran around the playground at the campground, and swam in the river. It was a great day.
Daddy and Sissy were a great hiking pair, especially on the steep, narrow rocks.
Davis and his ride, Uncle John.
Time for a snack! We'll need lots of energy to make it back down the mountain.
On top of Bald Mountain there is a fire watch tower. Of course, Patrick and I had to climb it. I managed to get my hand off the railing long enough to snap a quick picture.
The view of the family from atop the fire tower.
Adventurous Patrick walking way too fast down the tall tower.
Dad trying to rationalize why Mom needs to take so many pictures. Patrick isn't hearing it.

What a view.

Patrick and his walking stick. Mom liked walking with it more than he did. His motivation was having a giant stick to poke the fire with.
I am trying to get a picture with the three kids and the scenery. I think Leah is really awake.....just taking a John moment.
This is Sissy's hiking style. Later she will becoming shirtless and crying, but still carried.
The view from atop Bald Mountain.
Hikin' Gallauresi's.
The aftermath of the hike - hot, tired, and headed for ice cream.
Our camping neighbors were cleaning out their camper and they gave us three toddler chairs. The kids loved them.
Daddy, the camp cooking fool. Like the Dora tablecloth in the back. Classy, huh?
This is Patrick's what-do-you-mean-I-can't-walk-around-with-a-giant-blazing-stick face. What else am I supposed to do with this big stick??
We had a great time with the best choice of people around. Can't wait for next years camping adventure.

Enchanted Forest - WATER SAFARI.....

....you know the rest! We headed to Old Forge this weekend with Uncle John, Aunt Heather, Leah and Davis to go to Enchanted Forest and camp for the weekend.
It was advertised that Diego would be visiting the park today.....and we accosted him. Poor guy was resting because it was probably 1000 degrees in his suit. Some lady was trying to lead him away to get a drink......but we snuck in to do our high five's and give hugs.
My kids just loved the Crocked Man's house.......which is perfect.
This is one of many attempts on our trip to get the kids to pose for a picture. Pretty silly considering they are 4, 3, 2, and 1.
Miss Cinderella on her way to the ball.
Leah was beautifully playing Mary Quite Contrary's bells.
Patrick decided it was much easier, louder and more fun to just push the very heavy metal bells together. Luckily, there were no hands, feet, heads, etc. in the way, because we didn't look.
I don't know what is more fitting for this crew....Three Blind Mice....or, Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil.
CANDY.....and, oh, there's a witch inside......but look, CANDY!
Elizabeth got such a kick out of trying to put Daddy into the fire intended for Hanzel and Gretel.....she does make a good witch.
Again, trying to get the four four and unders to pose for a picture. Whatever.
Tryin' not to fall like Humpty Dumpty, yet insisting on sitting on the same wall.
This is it for pictures from the day. From here it was off to lunch and then the water rides. Being that it was so crowded and I had no stroller ('cause we're past that :( ) the camera went in the locker. We had a blast on the water rides. Patrick's big accomplishment was conquering the "big" water slides........a five lane under 48 inches slide. He loved it and must have gone down 25 times. Elizabeth tried the slide, but never made it down :)

Mornin' Cup-o-Joe

Every morning at breakfast Elizabeth has her milk in her pink monkey cup and she pretends it's coffee. "Mama, look me.....coffee (SLURP)."

Playing Doctor

Uncle John and Aunt Heather were very relieved that Leah was playing doctor with Elizabeth and not Baby Hef. The two girls were so cute, taking turns inflicting fake pain on each other.

Bounce Away the Day

Today was hot and humid.....and we have no air, and we haven't even put in the window air conditioners. It was too wet and gross to head outside, so........we went to CJ's House of Bounce. Tire the kiddies out and enjoy the AC, check and check.
All three kids found playmates, but of course found each other too! They were obsessed with the toddler bouncey.

Sissy is gearing up to clock Patrick because he wont leave her alone to bounce.

Dance Party

We came home from our outing at Onondaga Lake Park and had an impromptu dance party. It was a ton of fun.


Elizabeth wowed us with her extensive break dancing.
Brian was teaching Patrick some of his moves. Oh good God, Rhythmless Nation generation #2.

Tonight was a beautiful and mild night, so we decided to have a picnic dinner at Onondaga Lake Park. It was a really, really fun time.
I think this is one of the cutest pictures ever :)
Our picnic dinner was scrumptious......chicken nuggets, blueberries and pepper sticks for the kids, and caribbean chicken and greens salad for Mom and Dad.
After our dinner we rented a quadricycle (?)....a bike with four wheels and two sets of peddles. Mom and Dad were in the back peddling and the kids sat up front.
It was a fun ride....we didn't go as far as I would have liked. Those suckers are hard to move. Mom and Dad were working VERY hard, all the while being lapped by little old lady joggers.
After our bike ride we played at the playground for a while....that was all the kids wanted anyway.

It takes a village

I know it is a lot of potty, but, I deal with a lot of potty throughout the day.
When one is training he needs everyone around for support and a good cheer!

Pretty Princess?

Is this like father like son?? Brian, did you leave your latest issue of 5 Minute Princess stories in the bathroom again?? Sorry Pat, this one will come out when you are older!

Wedding Watchers

Patrick and Elizabeth came to the church to see our friends Tom and Cathy get married before the headed to Pop Pop and Grandma's for a sleep over. Sissy was SO excited to see the girls in their beautiful dresses.