Weekend Full of Memories

So we're back to the grind after an absolute blast this weekend. It started off with a bit of a glitch when Chris and I were trying to get out of Houston. Our flight was at 9 am. We checked the Houston traffic before leaving the house at 7 am and headed the 30 mile drive to the airport. We got on the Beltway and traffic was stopped. A car fire up ahead was causing a major traffic jam. We inched our way until we passed it, but it made us 45 min behind schedule. Still, we arrived at the airport check-in desk at 8:32 am. The agent kindly informed us that TSA regulations require bags to be checked 30 min prior to take-off. Two minutes late and he wouldn't budge. The next flight out to Reno was at 9 PM ... a 12 hour delay! We decided to head to the La Quinta just down the road from the airport, enjoy the pool, take a nap, and rehearse our synchronized swimming (next up rhythmic gymnastics - you won't want to miss it!)

Quad-Tastic Friends!

Mari, Jen, Gen & Suz

We finally arrived in Tahoe at around 1:00 am, which was 3 am our time. We figured we'd sneak into our vacation rental so as not to wake the rest of the group but to our surprise they greeted us with open arms at the door. The weekend went uphill from there and we made a ton of memories that we'll keep with us forever. It's amazing that 4 couples who have never formally met can stay a weekend in the same house, share two bathrooms with 8 people and still get along beautifully. We had such a crazy fun weekend and haven't laughed so hard in a long time!

FORE!

Conor, Joe, Chris & Brad

Ok...now stay tuned for the next adventure which will start tomorrow at 5am....

Lake Tahoe, CA

4 Hot Mamas x 4 Cute Hubbies =
16 Adorable Children

Mari Goerlich, Jen Murray, Gen McNulty and Suz Steece

Stay tuned for more stories and pictures--as we travel back to our babies!!!!

Having Fun In the Mountains & Sun

Who's That Girl?

Change In Plans

So while the babies are at home resting for their big adventure next week, Chris and I were to be in another time zone getting some R&R. Well, God sometimes has bigger plans and we know by now when that happens, we just have to go with the flow.

Guess Where We're Headed?

We're Packing The Trunk For A Grand Adventure

Where Are We Going, Momma?

Just get lots of rest cuz it's going to be a fun time, kiddos!

Let me through, Finn, I'm not missin' this!

Wait a minute, mom, where did you say we are going?

A big adventure to come...stay tuned to see where we're headed!

Happy Father's Day, Chris!

Since it's Father's Day weekend, I thought I'd share with you a little more about the proud papa around our house.   Chris is the life of the party around here. He fills our house with fun and laughter, even on the most stressful of days. When I first met him, I thought there was no way someone could be that happy and carefree all of the time. As the years pass by I realize that it's truly who he is.  He finds beauty in the everyday things.  As I'm dreading cleaning the bathroom once again, I can hear him in the living room whistling as he's vacuuming the carpet. I remember asking him when we were first dating what the worst thing that ever happened to him was. He thought about it and said, "I really can't say I've had anything bad happen."  In his 20+ years, he didn't have one complaint? Some of us can get cut off on the highway and steam about it for months. It's amazing, really. 

He has never skipped a beat entering fatherhood.  He was the first to stay home alone with all four of them while I got out of the house for lunch with a friend.  He wakes up every morning at 6 am and does the morning feeding and play time, taking all four to the park to swing, or to the grocery store for an early morning shopping trip and never ever says it's hard or complains one second.  He consistently says how boring our life would be if we had had just one baby. 

Chris is so full of love.  As I am constantly trying to change myself, he rejoices in who he is. He reminds me to let down my walls and just live the way God intended, as we were wonderfully made. We are so blessed to have him in our lives.  Happy Father's Day, my love!  

Here's A Little Father's Day Video With Photos From the Past 9 Months

Austin Adventures

We packed up the gang, spent a paycheck at the pump, and headed to Austin for our best friend's 1st birthday party.  You know you have a good friend when they invite you to their little one's b-day party, knowing that your little ones might threaten the spotlight.  This is something we are always concerned about when we attend any special occasion.  We thank you for a fun day of memories! 

You're numero Uno!

Who needs a fork?

It's all fun and games on the wagon ride......

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

Cousin Madeleine starts her own pedicab business

Finn admires fine antique craftsmanship

We take over Auntie C's living room - Thank you!

Madeleine tries to earn another dollar checking diapers


"Sure, take a picture...I don't give a quack."