Memorial Weekend

We drove up to my parents (in Ohio) for Memorial weekend this year. We hadn't been up there since Thanksgiving, so we felt we were due a journey north. The kids traveled great-thanks to DVD's. We had a wonderful long weekend. We grilled out with family for the actual holiday. We played at the park, played LOTS in the backyard, and even made a trip to the Columbus Zoo. Thanks Nana and Papa for a fun long weekend. Can't wait to see you again real soon!!! Our next road trip is for the Fourth of July. We are going up to Michigan and can't wait to see everyone up there.

Family game of croquet.

Andrew with Great-grandma Jean

Boys playing at the park

No fear!! Andrew going down head first :)

Michael found a friend on the deck.

Andrew with Great-grandma Alma

Andrew loved this tiger at the Zoo.

Michael's favorite thing about the zoo...watching
the bears play.

Andrew and Daddy.

Happy Mothers Day!

The Dad's made breakfast for the Mom's
(a nice change of pace)

Michael giving Nana her Mother's Day gift.

Grandma opening her gift.

Jess opening her cards/gifts.

We had a wonderful Mothers day this year. Jeff's parents were visiting that weekend, and Jeff's Uncle Milt and Aunt Becky were here also. They were on their way back home from their 2 weeks in SC. We had a wonderful breakfast fixed for us by the guys. They even served us-woweee!! But best of all I had a wonderful day spent with my two boys. They are the absolute joy of my life and I thank God each day for them.

Congratulations Lindsay!!

Grandkids and Grandmas

Martz Crew

The Graduate

Family Shot

Graduation party at our house.

Michael & Andrew with their great-grandmas

Sisters :)

Group Shot

On May 4th, my sister Lindsay graduated college with a B.F.A (fine arts) in Education. She is hoping to find an Art Teaching position for this next fall. We're keeping our fingers crossed for you Linds. We had such a fun weekend. Both of my grandmas made it down here for the weekend too. It's always great to spend time with them and have my kids be around them as well. I must admit, they are still pretty spunky for 85. We even had them playing the Wii.

April 2008

Happy April!!
Nothing too new to report this month. Kids are happy and healthy and keep mom and dad on their toes. Spring sprung right after we came back from Florida, the end of March. And with the exception of a few chilly days, we have had beautiful weather. So the boys LOVE playing outside. Michael in particular could stay outside all day. In fact, most mornings that is his first request, before breakfast or anything..."Mommy, can we get dressed and play outside"? So that is how I spend many of my days. But I'm certainly not complaining. In fact, I wish spring would last a little longer. It won't be long before we have very HOT days. And a lot of them. But that is when Grandma and Grandpas pool will come in handy this year.

Jeff celebrated a birthday a few days ago. He has eased into his 30's quite nicely. Doesn't seem to bother him. I'm not looking forward to it at all. But the boys keep us young. Our nephew Cameron's birthday is just two days after Jeff's. So we all got together this past weekend to celebrate. A good excuse to get together and have cake and ice cream anyways. Jeff's parents were in town also. Our niece Lauren became quite ill and had to be hospitalized this past week for four days. So they came down to help Mark and Chana out. Fortunately, I am happy to report Lauren is home and healthy. She had a very severe case of dehydration. And after a few days of IV therapy, she has bounced back to the cuddly and happy girl we all know. But she scared us all for a few days.

My parents also payed us a quick visit. They were on their way back to Ohio from being snowbirds in Florida. They'll be back down this weekend too. My youngest sister Lindsay is graduating from College. So we'll have a house full this weekend. But we're looking forward to it.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

Boys playing outside.

At the aquarium...Michael was so excited a butterfly
landed on him.

Mommy & Andrew

Jeff with the boys at the park.

Crazy driver!!

Making music. :)

Celebrating Daddy and Cameron's B-day.

All the cousins.

Happy Easter!!

We celebrated Easter twice this year. Once in Florida, because we drove home on Easter Sunday. The boys had a great easter egg hunt at the park right next to where my parents live. And then again at my parents house. We have candy coming out of our ears. Then after we were home Jeff's parents did an egg hunt for all the cousins. And the final clue led them to their baskets. Michael and Cameron especially love playing together. They are two peas in a pod-VERY ALIKE!!!

Look at all my eggs.

Michael looking for eggs.

Can you tell his mouth is FULL of chocolate?!

Coloring eggs.

Andrew looking for his eggs.

Guild easter egg hunt

Guild cousins

March Madness

March was a very busy month for the Guild household. But lots of fun. Jeff and I were in Cancun to start off the month. Then I joined the boys for two weeks in Florida with my parents. It's amazing how fast two weeks fly by, especially when you are having fun. The boys loved fishing, swimming in the pool, going on bike rides, playing at the park and going to the beach-to name a few. We all missed Daddy, who joined us at the end our trip only for the weekend. Then we made the long drive home. Thanks Nana and Papa for the fun time and memories in Florida.

Andrew-My silly boy

Michael relaxing in the pool

Splashing in the pool

Fishing

Asleep after a long bike ride

Michael at the driving range.

Out on the boat.

Michael and Mommy