Summer, summer, summertime...

Swimming. Birthday parties. Pizza Night. Watching Movies. Riding Bikes. Playing Catch. Building castles in the sand. Sliding on the flumes at Chesapeake Beach Water Park. Hiking. Reading at the Library. Chasing the dog. Karate lessons. Swim Class. Eating Ice Cream. Cook-outs in the backyard. Walks to the Park. Fun at the Playground. Fireworks. Friends. Family.

Ahhhh...June has flown by and we are now wading through July. (Its hard to believe that we've been in our house for a year now!) Summer has kept us busy and the kids are reaping the rewards of no homework, no schedule and fully enjoying summer vacation bliss.

Smiley Riley

Happy 2 monthes to our Squeaker, who along with a clean bill of health also received 3 shots today. Poor thing! She's almost 10lbs (well, 9lbs 15 oz to be exact) now and growing out of her newborn clothes. She smiling, can hold her head up, coos and is quite the little wiggle worm.

I'm one lucky momma.

Happiest Momma's Day!

Its a bit belated but Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there - to all of my kick-butt mommy pals, my soccer and lax mommas, my cousins, aunties/titas, lolas (especially to my Lola Helen), but most of all to my wonderful mother-in-law and my very own amazing and beautiful mom. This year for Mother's Day, I really wanted to get some family pictures done - and some how the kids, the weather and the location created for some amazing photos and an amazing time. Our pics were done by the very talented Shelby (http://www.shelbyleigh.com/). Even though we were super late for our session, she managed to take some gorgeous pics of my newly expanded family. We even made her blog! Check out the link to the right (and email me for the password).

Happy Easter!

From our family to yours...

Here comes Peter Cottontail....

Joey's kindergarten class put on the play "Peter Rabbit". He was originally cast to play a turnip (yes, a turnip, as in the vegetable, turnip), but because he memorized the lines for the part of Mr. McGregor, his teacher went ahead and let him play the part! (Apparently, he was reciting the lines all day, every day, even during class time). The performance was absolutely adorable (the stuff you totally look forward to as a parent). His friend Isabel (I worked with her mom when I was teaching at Meade) was the narrator and his buddy Robert was cast as the turnip. Check out the clip below for Joey's 'theatrical' debut....

Riley's Fan Club...

So I thought that with your fourth child you wouldn't get much attention, but I guess having your fourth means you've accomplished some sort of baby-making milestone. Riley's had a whole lot of visitors come to see her...not to mention all of the generous gifts, the beautiful flowers, cards and balloons (even that one that plays music)! She's a pretty popular gal for being only 5 days old (and incredibly loved). Some pics...more to follow! And for those of you who have been keeping up, her bilirubin rates are down...making for a very happy mommy!

Proud big bro and sis...Joey and Rowan (Keegan is still 'not sure' about her)

Nana and Rowan at the hospital

Grandmom and Riley

The most amazing lacrosse players I've ever met.

Welcome Riley!

Riley Grace Onrubia O'Toole
Born March 27, 2009 at 3:08am
7lbs 4oz, 19 inches
Annapolis, Maryland