Air Force

Kelli and Caden spotted a model Air Force airplane when there were on a recent outing. Kelli went on to explain to Caden that his Uncle Ron was in the Air Force. Caden’s face crinkled up. Surprised and somewhat confused, he pointed at the model airplane and inquired, “Uncle Ron’s in there?!?”

Shameless self promotion

Many of you know that I (Matt) have joined forces with area entrepreneur (and fellow Covenant alum) John Pa to start a film company. Our business is called Anastasis Films. We just finished our reel and I thought it would make sense to post it here for you all to see. Enjoy!

Anastasis Films Reel 2012 from Anastasis Films on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Greeting to cousin Abigail

Yeah, it's a simple birthday greeting, but this video is super cute. And funny. Trust us, you'll laugh.

Caden sings the star-spangled banner

2011 Summer Vacation - Part 2

For the second part of our vacation we headed to the Outer Banks with Matt's family. Lots of pictures because it was too hard to narrow it down to just a few.

This girl could have boogie-boarded all day!

An intense game of Alphabet Go-Fish

The cousins (L - R) Maia, Victoria, Ethan, Caden, and Jonathan

The few who braved the hike up to the top of the lighthouse.

I can't remember what Caden was trying to explain, but it sure looks like it was important.

While the others were at the lighthouse, these two were just the coolest dudes on the pier.

The cousins looking over their prizes after figuring out Poppi's clever riddle.

Examining some beachlife on an early morning walk.

Gran and Maia

Daddy and Maia

I love this action shot.

Kite flying with Daddy

More kite flying

A little run on the beach with Caden.

We just "happened" to be vacationing at the Outer Banks as the same time as some good friends from St. Louis (who have since moved to MD). Maia and Peyton were each others first friends, having met at the age of 1. Peyton's Mom Missy has been such a dear friend of mine, so us Mom's and our girls met up one morning for coffee and donuts. Here are the girls after just seeing each other for the first time in over a year. They truly were speechless.

All the Seilback and McGuire kids. Obviously Caden and Asher would be good buddies if only we lived closer to each other.

Just looking at this picture makes me feel scratchy and claustrophobic!

Our last evening a rain shower passed over and we were treated to a beautiful double rainbow.

And of course our OBX week is always topped off with a visit to the Ruby's in VA Beach. Kelly is my oldest friend in life. We've been friends since the tender age of 3. That is something I do not take for granted because friends like that are rare jewels! Here are all the kids. . .

and the adults!

Six Flags

We braved Six Flags last week for the first time with our kids. Overall, it was a mixed bag of a day. . .some good times and some not so good times. I guess that is to be expected with a 6 and 3 year old on a very hot and crowded day. Here are a few pictures of some of the good times because who needs to be reminded of the meltdowns and whining, right?

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