Smith Mt. Lake, VA

Thanks to all of the Bachelors 5 in attendance for making it such a fun week.  Thank you also to our Chicago friends for putting us up for a night while United Airlines f'd with us!

Kevin attempts to manhandle Tucker.

Brett learns how to noodle from the expert.

Kyle loved hanging out in the water.  Thanks to all of you who willingly spent time there with him.

Looking Good...

They don't suspect a thing, but I know I'm going over.

And there we go.

Kyle learned a lot of new skills.

It was a good looking crowd.

Not a lot of room for mom and dad here.

Kyle would like to give Uncle Mark some competition for Megan's affection.

 

Bachelors 5 wedding shower.

Now he's teaching uncle mark.

Kyle LOVED tubing.  Could have stayed out there all day if Daddy's arms could take it.

Kyle's new family.

Fun on the 4th.

Hot Mini Golf, hot.

Even mommy had to get in the action to satisfy Kyle Tubing fix.

Hampel boys.

Grandma Ferne and Kyle are both in heaven.

World Weary Traveler or Future Adventurer

It was a long trip home, but a Brachiosaurus at the airport always helps.

Wag's Wedding, St. Joseph, MI

We had a great time in St. Joseph catching up with Chi Phis etc.  Thank you for all the fun and great memories.

 Happy Groom, Happy Friends

 All the beautiful people!

 They look so normal.

 The best 24 hours ever!

 Recovery therapy.

We had to get in a pirate shot!

Amelie & Kyle's Winter Airport Wonderland

We had a brief visit with Amelie & Angie during their layover in Denver.  Snow is snow, so it's fun wherever you are!

Kyle's Caterpillar Reading

Air Traffic Controller Kyle

Kyle has a great imagination and doesn't need much of a costume to get into character.  Edited for internet purposes.  To see the full frontal version you'll have to be a grandparent or other close relative!!!

Holidays 2011

 Kyle was obsessed with Frosty all season.  I'm afraid he went through a few snowfalls without his earmuffs.

 Kyle told Santa he wanted "music" for Christmas.  Finally figured out he was just sick of listening to our music when we let him play with the ipod!

 Yes, there are children under all of those layers.  Wagon ride through the neighborhood with the Blakes.

 Scott's annual Christmas creation.  Gets better every year, even if they are white lights!

 Airport visit from cousin Amelie and Aunt Angie.

 Ice skating outside the airport.  Simple pleasures.

 Short but sweet.  We'll take it!

 Kyle directing the show at Zoo Lights.

 Grandmas post-Zoo Lights.

 The Gents post-Zoo Lights

 Christmas party at GG's place.

 Pre-Christmas Sledding, just 5 minutes from home!

 Scott in his holiday finest and Kyle ready for bed after a long Christmas day.

 Visit from future aunt Megan...

 and current Uncle Mark.

 New years hiker.

Enjoying the great outdoors with Elsa!

Fall Goings On

Visit from Uncle Brett, complete with healthy oatmeal!


Karen's first turkey, with a little help from mom.


Thanksgiving for 12! No problem. Kyle ate all of his fish sticks too!