Saturday, March 24, 2012

Aiken Steeplechase 2012

For the past three years, we have made the road trip to Aiken to go to the Aiken Spring Steeplechase. The first year, Dan & I ventured out by ourselves to see what it was all about. Last year, Nana, Poppa & Stryker joined us and we got rained out after only race. This year, however, was PERFECT! We all had such a fun family day. The weather was beautiful, Stryker was intrigued by the horses and the whole family had a great day!

It's always necessary to wear your best race day attire. This year I ordered matching bow ties for my boys and they were HOT! 








Love my handsome boy!!



My heart!


Stryker & Mommy


Poppa & Stryker relaxing




Here comes the horses!



The carriage parade




The Gehlken's


Nana & Poppa






What a fun day! We can't wait to do it again next year!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Valentine's Day

Oh how I LOVE Thee! Happy Valentine's Day 2012! Today, Stryker's class had a Valentine's Party to celebrate! The Red 3's learned a few precious songs to sing to all of us parents and then they got to eat some yummy treats to celebrate! Who doesn't love a class party?


The Three Amigos: Elijah, Stryker & Jarrett


Stryker loved the shirt Nana & Poppa gave him!






 So silly!





Aunt Lindsey & KK


Such cuties!


BFFs!




After the class party, Stryker & I went over to the Hearne's house to let the boys ride the 4 wheelers Santa brought them! They are a couple crazy boys! I love these two together!







Hope your day was full of LOVE!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween 2011

What kid do you know that doesn't love Halloween & dress up? Throw in a school party and a neighborhood bash and you have a good time! We were so excited to share this year's Halloween festivities with a bunch of great friends!

Stryker's class had another great classroom party. All the kiddos dressed up, sang some well rehearsed songs and got to eat tasty treats!



Two Superheros: Elijah aka Batman and Stryker aka Spiderman


Our little webslinger!


Ready for their performance



Such a handsome Buggy!





BFFs: Stryker & Jarrett as Spidermen

After getting good and hyper on Halloween treats at school, we headed home to have the 2nd Annual Hearthstone Halloween Weenie Roast! For the last couple years (and hopefully lots of years to come!), The Reeds, The Favero's and us have gotten the kiddos together for a pre-trick or treat weenie roast and s'mores! After it gets dark, the ladies take the kiddos trick or treating and the men hold down the fort (aka The Favero's driveway) and hand out candy. This year we welcomed The Honour's and The Grants to help us celebrate!


Cutie Cousins!


With Uncle Bubba


Daddy & a tired Stryker


My child refusing to take a pic with me :(


Ain't no party like a Hearthstone Party!





Time for Trick or Treating! (Thanks to Miss Savannah, Stryker wasn't scared at the first house)





Dan's Pumpkin


The Host!


James & Dan


Dan's Annual Pumpkin Burning


We had such a fun time, as we do every year! Looking forward to our next Halloween together!