The new Target opens!!!!

Donald recently got promoted to be part of the team that heads up the new Target opening near our house in Rochester. He's in charge of all the price changes and price accuracy. For the past 2 months he's been prepping for the big opening and last week we were invited to the V.I.G. (very important guest) party to kick things off for friends and family. We got to see the official ribbon cutting and heard some town official speak. The store is a beauty and has been going like gang busters!

Ball. Ball. Ball.

Rachel and Jeremy's wedding

Rachel (a co-worker of Jen's) and Jeremy were married on the Finger Lakes in NY. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful wedding! Thanks again for including us!

Hanging out waiting for the show to begin!

22 months

Normally a happy little guy but we pulled Mr. Mike away from a rousing game of run around the house like a maniac to get this picture. He was not pleased, hence the crying face. He's an explosion of words lately and becoming a very big helper.

Broccoli trumps cookies!

One night for dinner we had broccoli. Michael wouldn't touch the portion on his own plate but once I put a spear on Donald's plate, the crying began. Once Michael had his own bowl everything was all better.

Splash!

Grammy Jean and Grandpy Dino got Mikey this awesome water toy... just the right size for a backyard splash on warm nights and so much easier to deal with than the baby pool!

helping Aunt Donna out

Aunt Donna and Uncle Stephen are both in the process of building houses so Mikey decided to buy them a few things for their new digs... here's Mikey helping Aunt Donna unpack her bag....

Jack and Mikey

Jack and Mikey hanging out in the hotel when we went to Sesame Place together (June 2009) eating a few snacks!

A blast from the past...

This is Cormac, Jack and Mikey in April 2008.... Jack was 10 months old, Mikey 7 months old and Cormac was about to turn 3.... this will be a long time favorite in my heart!

Rochester's Ribs and Blues Fest

A glorious evening was spent at the Ribs and Blues Fest in Rochester. The ribs weren't great but Mikey really enjoyed the music! Not quite sure where he got all the rhythm from but he sure can groove!

Rochester Zoo

riding on the elephant at the zoo playground

perhaps teaching him to climb isn't the greatest idea we've ever had.....

a day at the zoo in Rochester

The Popovich Clan came up to Rochester for a visit over 4th of July weekend. We went to the zoo for the morning and got to see lots of animals...


Donald, Michael and Grandpy Don

Mikey and the polar bears (this shot took many many attempts!!)

a trip on the train for Daddy and Michael

Corn Hill Art Festival

future basketball star? he did better than all the other kids but then again, he did have a little bit of help!

look at the grown up kiddo!