Nissy's Big Day

My dear friend Anissa invited us to share in her very special day. I wouldn't dare miss the opportunity to see one of my best friends get married!!! I headed to Columbus with the kids and was lucky enough to spend some quality time with my cousins Eric & Tanya too!! (Thanks for letting us crash at your house for the weekend!!!) The girls enjoyed every single second of the weekend...from tormenting Oatis, the Disney Store, playing at the Jack Hannah play area at Polaris and of course the wedding! Such a great weekend!!! Congratulations Anissa and Leonard!


Anxiously awaiting for the bride!!! (Thanks Amy D for keeping the girls entertained!)
Nissy and her boys walking down the aisle.
Saying their 'I DOs'
Mr. & Mrs. Marryott
Olivia and Russ having fun at the reception! The girls were such troopers and enjoyed the 'party'!

Molly's 4th Birthday

We were FINALLY able to help Molly celebrate her birthday...it only took us 4 years, but none the less, we were sooooo excited to make the trip to partake in the festivities!!! Molly is very into Toy Story, which was the theme for the big event. Becky did an amazing job prepping for the celebration and the food was delicious! The weather held out and the birthday party goers had a great time! Thanks for everything Becky...we had a great time!

Fellow party goers gathering for the big celebration
Taking turns in the car
Ford, chillin in Molly's new chair

Aunt Mary showing Olivia a thing or two
Lexie found some entertainment
(This is one of my favorites--Molly and Christopher) "Stick with me kid!"


Looks like everyone is having fun!

Lexie and Christopher...such a sweet picture!
Time for the pinata!
It was a hot one...time to relax with daddy
Molly's Grandpa, Brad Sr. enjoying the party from under a shade tree.
Miss A having some fun.
Getting a good seat to watch the birthday girl open her gifts.
The moment she was waiting for....presents!!!
She couldn't get the paper off fast enough!
Proudly showing off one of her new present.
Cake time...does that look like the face of an excited kiddo or what???
Blowing out the candle--make a wish!!!
The birthday ice cream cake compliments of Becky.
I think she's having a good time!!
Molly's Mimi helps cut the cake.
Ohhhh, red icing....
...yummy!

Long Time No See

It is hard to believe that we hadn't seen Nini since Christmas Day---sad but true! Between our schedules, and her 3 week trip to Florida we never found time to visit. Lexie was OVER THE MOON when I told her we were going to Nini's house for the weekend after she was done with school on Thursday! That was all she could talk about! What a great time we had! The weather was a bit harry---one day it was in the 50s and raining the next there was 5 inches of snow, followed by a beautiful sunny day in the 50s again! That didn't stop us from enjoying every single second!

Lexie concentrating on her new puzzle--a map of the United States. There were pieces for every state...but there was just an outline and not an actual place to put the state...the pieces had a tendency to move around a bunch, but after two or three times...she was able to do in "all by myself"!
Meanwhile, Olivia was providing entertainment for the rest of us! Hamming it up for Nini and Aunt Allie...as per usual!
Lexie proudly showing off her new puppy purse she got during our shopping trip...and a puppy dressed up as an Easter Bunny she found in the basement at Nini's.
So sweet and innocent---well, at least in the picture she is!
Lexie and Olivia enjoying story time on Nini's lap...
...oh, what a story it was!
Sisterly love?
Thanks again for a great weekend! We had loads of fun shopping! Lexie "loved getting all dressed up!" She literally tried on 25 outfits and never once complained! In fact, she asked if she could try on more! Olivia was a trooper through it all---thanks to her buddy Aunt Allie! I think the girls are both set for spring/summer now---just have to wait for the weather to follow suit!

End of Summer Reunion

So far, the girls and I are two for two! We made it again to another McGinnis family reunion! It was a looooong drive, but well worth it! We got to see some familiar faces, though we missed a few this year too! We had a great time and want to say "thanks" to Ann for putting this together again! Hope to see you all next year!

Grandpa flew up from Kentucky...so we picked him and Granny up at the airport
Getting ready for some good food!

Lexie loving the play park!


Grandpa won a great door prize!
Last year I tried to get individual family pictures from the "original" McGinnis' (my grandfather had a whole lot of sisters!)





Posing for another family picture...Aunt Allie and Uncle Marcus finally made it!

Weekend at the Lake

When my dad called and said he rented a house for the week up at the lake and invited us to come...I couldn't wait to pack up and go. Yes, I was a bit bummed that Russ wasn't going to be able to join us, but was thrilled that the girls and I were going to be able to go! Growing up, we spent just about every weekend up at the lake/on the lake, and I couldn't wait for the girls to get to experience it too! So much has changed since the last time I was there...but it still felt like the 'good ole days'! Here's hoping grandpa finds a place up there for next summer and the summers to follow! (hint hint)

Lexie was so excited once we finally got to the "yake"
Posing on her prized 'pony prop'...Aunt Allie is a hit!
Granny cleaning up in the kitchen
The view from the lake house
Grandpa and Lexie building an airplane
Olivia gets in on the action
She can't wait for the rain to stop so she can go for a boat ride
First stop...the play park! Look at that face!
Lexie having fun on the train
Just love her to pieces!
Grandpa pushes Lexie higher and higher!
Catching a lift on Grandpa's shoulders
Such a cheese ball for the camera...and that pretzel stick is good too!
Such a big girl!
At the marina getting ready for our boat ride
What chu talkin about????
Relaxing with Aunt Allie as we pass under the draw bridge
She's so hollywood!
Enjoying the ride on Granny's lap

Helping Grandpa drive the boat...she was having a blast!

Just after she lost her hat to the lake. "The windy wind took my hat momma!"