Great Wolf Lodge

For the start of our Sandusky vacation, we took the kids to the Great Wolf Lodge!  It is a super fun hotel with an indoor water park.  We spent two whole days swimming, splashing and sliding.  Seamus still asks when we are going back there.  It was one of the highlights from our trip and a great family memory.  I don't have any pictures of us swimming because I didn't bring my camera to the pool area. I didn't want to worry about it while we were swimming.  Here are a few in our hotel room and the lobby.  The best thing about our room was the kids' bunk bed.  I will keep you posted soon on the rest of our trip.

Beating the Heat

It just isn't summer without ice cream cones.  Besides for jumping in a pool, there isn't a better way to cool off.  Isn't summer great?

Mother's Day at the zoo.

We spent Mothers Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.  It was a great family day.   The weather was perfect!

On a side note, Brandon did offer to take me and the kids to a Mothers Day Brunch before the zoo.  I really wasn't in the mood for that with all three kids.  He brought home donuts instead.  A much more relaxing breakfast!!

Brigid's Shower!

On July 17, 2012, baby Stetson entered the world, but before that we threw a party.  We celebrated his coming with a baby shower on April 28th.  There was cake, presents, food, hugs and lots of laughs. Oh, and a full bar.  We, Irish, know how to throw a baby shower.  Enjoy the pictures from the day.

Soccer, Soccer and more Soccer!

Well, the soccer season has come and gone.  I do wish we had taken more pictures.  At least we brought our camera to the first game.  Which was a very warm 41 degrees.  During that first game, Seamus declared that he hated soccer.  I don't blame him.  I would hate it too if I had to play in that kind of weather.  But I didn't get off easy, I still had to cheer in that nonsense.  Fortunately, the rest of our games were played in relatively nice weather.

Getting warm in the van during Owen's game!

All in all it was a good season.  Owen loved soccer and was sad to see the season go.  Seamus didn't seem to care either way.  At least he tried it and only time will tell if he wants to play again!  :)

Story Time with Arthur!

A few weeks ago, my dad and I took the kids to Barnes & Noble to meet Arthur!  It was a neat story time with a craft and two Arthur stories.  The two books was a bit much for the kids.  We still had a good morning though.  

Owen did confess to my dad that he was onto Arthur.  He told him, "I think that is just a guy in a costume."  Nothing gets past him!

The only kid who wanted to meet him was Seamus.  So we only got one picture with Arthur.   (Currently Seamus is in love with anything Winnie-the-Pooh.  Don't you love how he made Arthur hold the Winnie the Pooh book?)

Training wheels come off!

A few weekends ago Brandon took the training wheels off Owen's bike.  Owen hasn't quite got the hang of it but he is trying.  I have a feeling he will catch on soon.

As many of you know, I had knee surgery a few weeks ago.  This prevents me from helping Owen with his bike during the day.   The things are looking up though and I know I will be running after him soon!