My daddy is an Iron Man!

Ryan competed in the Louisville, Kentucky Iron Man. He finished the entire race in 16:15:42 and was ranked 2022 out of 2995 total athletes. He started the race around 7:11 am and finished at 11:32 pm. It was a long day for him and for his personal cheering section of us and both sets of grandparents. We are all so proud of all the hard work and training he did over the last 9 months to become an official Iron Man!

Caitlynn and her Cousins

Caitlynn's soon-to-be cousins Madison and Simone were in PA at Popi and Mimi's for the weekend and we just had to go up to see them. The girls loved playing with her and she even started saying their names: Mad and Mone. They had a great time playing in the pool and a slip-n-slide. It was a fun time had by all!

A week with the Grandparents!

Laura had to go back to work a week early this year so Caitlynn got to spend some extra time with both sets of Grandparents!


Caitlynn spent the beginning part of the week with Nonna and Pop-pop. She enjoyed splashing in the baby pool they got her but loved trying to get Charlie dog wet when he was outside too! She went to work with Nonna to help her "organize" her office. Nonna claims she did a great job and didn't get into anything she wasn't supposed to but we know Caitlynn better than that so we're a bit skeptical. Here is a picture of her hard at work in Nonna's office.


Caitlynn spent the end of the week with Mimi and Popi in Ocean City, NJ. She really enjoyed playing in the sand and even put her feet in the ocean. She still didn't want to go "in" the ocean though! She loved playing at the park and even got to go on some rides at Wonderland Pier. Here she is having a blast on the rides!

Week 14

Laura has already started to have a "baby bump" and is only 14 weeks. I guess it's true when they saw you show much faster the second time around! She still has some morning sickness and nausea but is hopeful that with the beginning of the 2nd trimester it will pass. We are excited to watch baby bean's growth!

OBX 2010

We have just returned from a week in Duck, NC. It is one of Laura and Ryan's favorite vacations and we look forward to "beach week" every year! Caitlynn had a great time splashing in the pool, going to the beach, and hanging out with her little buddies Caius and Emmie. She was VERY active and we had to watch her like a hawk, especially when we were all by the pool. The weather was great almost every day and we really enjoyed time with friends,... old and new!

Big News!

We have decided that kids are way more fun when there's more than one! We are excited to announce that Caitlynn will be a big sister around February 14, 2011. We can't wait for the newest addition to our family!