The Cruise!

So...as a Christmas gift, in celebration of graduation, and my birthday, and maybe our 10th anniversery as well, David and I went on a Caribbean Cruise with Carnival. It was so much fun, but sadly we lost half of our pictures. I nearly cried when I found out, especially because we had such a wonderful time in Grand Cayman, and all of those pictures are gone forever! We went to a turtle farm and saw the cutest little turtles. We were able to pick them up, and they would struggle, so we would just rub their necks and they would calm right down. It was so cute, so we had a million pictures of that. The highlight of the trip was feeding the stingrays...we actually had a picture of one on David's back, and me holding one, amid many other amazing shots that the world will never see. Enough of my whining though, I guess. We had a great time, gained a little weight, (was that just me? I didn't ask David.) and enjoyed the time to relax and spend time just the two of us. Thank you to Maxine, Megan, and Ken for watching the kids. They had a great time too!

Our Little Tap Dancer

We Made It!

 

 

David graduated from University of Maryland on May 16th! He received his MD/PhD in two separate hooding ceremonies, as well as a couple of receptions, so it was a full week! Ken, Maxine, Megan, James, Lisseth and Andrew came to celebrate with us. It was so nice to see them all, and especially nice that Maxine and Megan, and Ken for part of the week, stayed to watch our kids while David and I went on a cruise. More on that to follow!

Match Day

Pictures will be to follow because they are with David on his camera, but I promised a post today, so here it is....
David will be doing his residency in Gainsville, Florida! We were really suprised, but we are happy to move to the warmer weather, and hope that everyone that wants to go to Disney World will come stay with us!

Marik Coloring

Marik felt left out when Porter and Autumn were doing homework today...



I sure hope he doesn't have bad eyesight!

Marik's ipod?

Marik loves to play with anything electronic, especially if it plays music. On this particular day he would not give this ipod up. He wouldn't even take off the headphones when we left for the grocery store, or when we went into the store. It is pretty weird to see an 18-month-old with giant headphones on.

First Snow 2008!

 
 

Merry Christmas!

 
 
 
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! We sure did. Autumn showed her usual display of over-enthusiasm, and that always lifts everyone's spirits! Marik was pretty fun this year too, although he was not really into opening presents, but he did like to go through everyone's stuff, parade around, and do a little dancing. Porter used money from his birthday and got everyone gifts! They were so thoughtful, and we were very impressed! We are continuing to have a pretty fun and lazy week (for everyone but David, who is putting in a bit of study time, while still managing to have a good time with us!) We look forward to 2008, and wish all of our friends and family the best! Oh yeah, a quick comment on the Santa pictures...you will notice that the kids are really examining him. Both of them commented later, that they didn't think that was the real Santa...probably a helper. (He had a heck of a time with his beard and wig-hey, it's a tough job!)

Happy Birthday, Porter!

 
 
Porter chose to go to the Rainforest Cafe and to "Bee Movie" on his birthday. It was a pretty good time, despite the bad traffic. (We were really late for our reservation, but luckily they still let us in, and we just went to a later movie.) It all turned out alright, despite my road rage problem...well, really it is the idiot Maryland drivers and ridiculous beltway...just kidding, of course! I LOVE traffic...love the east coast...nothing but love. Anyway...Happy Golden Birthday Porter! (He turned 7 on the 7th, in case you are wondering!)

North Glen Awards

 
 
Porter and Autumn did awesome at the quarterly awards assembly. I have to add that Porter received almost every award possible, including the peer nominated "Grrr award" to the student who represents the school's values. (Pre-K doesn't really have that many awards to give, by the way, so no offence to Autumn, who was thrilled with her perfect attendance award!) We love the kids school, and they are both doing so well, and really liking it, so that is the best part!

Alger lab 2007

 

Marik's First Steps

Happy Halloween!

 

 

 

 

It was a pretty fun Halloween...thrown together as usual. On the 30th, the kids had a school party, so we dressed up for that, and Marik destroyed his dollar store devil costume, so on the big day he got to be whatever fit him...Buzz Lightyear, to the rescue! The parades and parties at the school were pretty fun, and the kids got way too much candy! (I will help out with that problem, no worries!

 

Somehow this picture of Marik was missed. Too bad his hat isn't on...you get the idea. He had a great time! The best was the confused look he had on his face a lot of the day, and all the dancing he did at the school Halloween party!

A Friend's E-business - Website built by David

Built by David for our friends, the Auston's. Click here to check it out. They have some great products.

Our favorite music video

Autumn Turns Five

Autumn chose Chuck E. Cheese for her fun activity on her birthday! I let her take one friend, since she doesn't get a party this year, and she asked if Isabelle could come. Man, what a blast that Chuck E. Cheese...for the kids at least!

Back to School!

Autumn just began Pre-K, and Porter is in grade one. They are both really enjoying school, their friends, and their teachers! I am going to be involved quite a bit at the school this year. I was voted in as PTA Treasurer last night, and I will be volunteering on Monday mornings. I love our little school, so it will be fun! A side note about school...it sure is different walking home from the bus with Autumn as opposed to Porter. I get a whole lot of information about the day...plus a little that didn't really take place. :)

Marik Turns One!

Please, sir, could I have some more? (Imagine British accent here...) Marik loves food, so just having a meal and some cake was good enough for him on his birthday! He loved it! We just celebrated with our family. The favorite way, for me at least. I still don't really enjoy large birthday parties, just like when I was a bratty little kid. My poor mom and dad....I sure loved their tradition of only having a party on the even number birthdays, so I have adopted that tradition, partly for my sanity! It is a good year around here...All odd birthdays this year!

Summer '07

Just a few Cahoon pics. We always have a great time in Alberta...what great relatives we have!

Edwards girls....aren't they cute?! We have some pictures with all of the Edwards cousins, but they are on David's computer, so I will post them as soon as I get a chance. We loved spending time with our Edwards cousins. We are so lucky to have such a great family with so many fun people to hang out with!

10 Year Reunion

So...the much anticipated 10-year reunion has come and gone. It went really well, and it was so great to see everyone that I went to high school with. Plus, many that I was with starting in Kindergarten. We did do some group shots, but, unfortunately we waited until the end when some people had left, and others were in...lets just say they weren't in the best condition! I love Three Hills, and I was so lucky to grow up with such great people!

Buddies?

I think Marik just might be getting use to all the "attention" he gets from Autumn. This morning he even let her do the thing where she holds him on her lap and shakes him around. He looks almost bigger than her, so I am sure once he starts walking, he will be able to hold his own. For now, he just pushes her face away a lot!

Thanks for taking us, Kathy!

We went to six flags with our friends Kathy and Thomas Joyner. It was so much fun! It is so great in the heat to go from the water park right to the rides. I was suprised how much more brave Autumn and Porter were on the rides compared to usual. Marik would have loved to splash in the water all day!