Mark, Lexie and I are gearing up for our exciting trip out east this summer. Mark's oldest brother Michael and his beautiful family are being deployed to Okinawa, Japan at the end of the summer and will be there for the next three years. Because of this, Mark's parents decided to get all of their kids and their families together for a week's vacation while we are all still on the same continent. They booked us all for a week at the Historic Powhatan Resort in Williamsburg, Virgina! I am really excited about this trip, not only because I have a serious passion for American History, but because this will really give me the chance to get to know the rest of Mark's family.
Here is a list of characters for this adventure:
Joe-Mark's father, high school Physics teacher, New Jersey
Shelley-Mark's mother, management in an industrial flavoring production company, New Jersey
Micheal-Mark's oldest brother, Army Ranger, 38 years old? Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa, Japan
Rowena-Micheal's beautiful wife whom he met in the Philippines, Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawn
Devon-Micheal's son from a previous marriage, Jacob's brother, 15 years old? Lives in New Jersey
Jacob-Micheal's son from a previous marriage, Devon's brother, 12 years old? Lives in New Jersey
Michelle-Rowena's daughter from a previous marriage, 9 years old, Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa
Jillian-Micheal's daughter from a previous relationship, 8 years old? Lives in Tacoma, WA
Cassandra-Micheal and Rowena's daughter, 6 years old, Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa
Helen-Micheal and Rowena's daughter, 4 years old? Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa
Matt-Mark's 2nd older brother, National Guard, 35 years old, New Jersey
Mark-My fabulous husband, 34 years old, Minnesota
Jenny-Me!, 29 years old, Minnesota
Lexie-Mark and Jenny's beautiful daughter, 8 months old, Minnesota
Sarah-Mark's sister, 30 years old, Elementary school teacher, New Jersey
Andreas-Sarah's husband, accountant, 30 years old?, New Jersey
Andriana-Sarah and Andreas' 2 month old daughter, New Jersey
Nathan-Mark's youngest brother, Air force-Air traffic controller, 26 years old, New Jersey
Yep, that's the whole crew! I hear that there is room for 20 so Matt and Nathan have a couple of months to meet the loves of their lives and bring them along! :) I am so glad that everyone is going to be able to make it. Should be quite the adventure, huh?
After our week there we will be spending a few more days in New Jersey and Shelley is planning to have an actual family reunion. This promises to be big since Mark's family is so large. It should be interesting.
Does anyone have any ideas for traveling with a little one? Must have toys and such? Advice needed!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The latest
So it has been too long since I was last on here...Now I have lots to catch everyone up on. First of all, here is Lexie's 8 month photo.
She has been a busy girl. She now can get into a sitting position on her own. That started about a week ago and then just this Saturday at Emma's bridal shower she pulled herself up into a standing position (well, pulled herself up onto cousin Kallie and Carleen.) She has also said "Daddy" a few times this week! Yep, she is a busy girl! And she is keeping her parents busy chasing after her as she attempts to take a bath in the dogs' water dish. Speaking of baths...
Lexie has learned how to "swim laps" in the bath tub. She will crawl to one end of the tub, turn around, and then repeat...over and over and over again. I need to get this girl into a swimming pool! Both Mark and I spent a large majority of our childhood's swimming so it is little wonder that our child is part fish!
Lexie's hair is now long enough for pigtails. Here is the morning after her first official "do."
A cute post-bathtime picture.
Check out those baby-blues!
During a recent slumber party Grandma was trying to teach her the art of camouflage. She almost has it!
This is Lexie saying "Hey Mom, don't take a picture of me without my clothes on!"
Dinner time fun!
And have I mentioned that she loves playing with her Daddy?
She has been a busy girl. She now can get into a sitting position on her own. That started about a week ago and then just this Saturday at Emma's bridal shower she pulled herself up into a standing position (well, pulled herself up onto cousin Kallie and Carleen.) She has also said "Daddy" a few times this week! Yep, she is a busy girl! And she is keeping her parents busy chasing after her as she attempts to take a bath in the dogs' water dish. Speaking of baths...
Lexie has learned how to "swim laps" in the bath tub. She will crawl to one end of the tub, turn around, and then repeat...over and over and over again. I need to get this girl into a swimming pool! Both Mark and I spent a large majority of our childhood's swimming so it is little wonder that our child is part fish!
Lexie's hair is now long enough for pigtails. Here is the morning after her first official "do."
A cute post-bathtime picture.
Check out those baby-blues!
During a recent slumber party Grandma was trying to teach her the art of camouflage. She almost has it!
This is Lexie saying "Hey Mom, don't take a picture of me without my clothes on!"
Dinner time fun!
And have I mentioned that she loves playing with her Daddy?
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