Halloween pictures!

Here is some pictures from our halloween party! I can't believe we are in the month of November already. Only 47 more days until Christmas!! The kids better start making their list for Santa. I can't wait to decorate and put up our tree. I already bought the kids their outfits.

Have a wonderful week!

♥The Stiles Family

Finally - pictures!

Well here are the pictures I've been meaning to post. The first picture is of me and Kassi the morning of The Great Race! (along w/some neighbors) Yes, I ran/walk the 5k.... My goal is next year to run the whole thing! The second pictures is of Kassi and Connor is Central Park! They loved it! We had a really fun time. The park was beautiful! And finally, the last picture is at the bus stop on the first day of school! We have been busy with school projects, homework, and after school activities! Time flies by when your having fun!!!

Have a wonderful week!

♥The Stiles Family

It's been a while since my last post.... Our computer crashed while we were in New York City! I really didn't realize how much I depend on the Internet. Thank God my husband knows a thing or two about computers but let me just say it was the longest two weeks of my life!! Anyways, our trip to the big apple was so much fun! We enjoyed ourselves so much we are going back for Thanksgiving! I can't wait until the big Macy's Day Parade! I'm praying that it's not too cold! My ideal temp would be in the 60's but I would settle for 50's or maybe high 40's!

The kids adjusted well to their school schedules. Connor really likes 1st grade and Kassi says 3rd grade is OK!! I have pictures of the first day of school to post and some from our NYC trip but I'll do that later! Have a wonderful day!

♥The Stiles Family

The last few days of Summer!

We are getting ready for a quick trip to New York City. Dave has to be there for work so me and the kids (excluding Andy) decided to join him for three days. Hopefully, I don't get us lost in the big city! Wish us luck! I will post some pictures when we get back! One more quick note, this picture is of Kassi and her friend Carter. He passed away exactly one year ago today. We miss you Carter!

Connor's Party

This past weekend we finally had Connor's birthday party. Better late than never! It seemed like everyone had fun. We had kids games, pinata, sponge race, balloon toss and the limbo. Even the adults did the limbo which was allot of fun. (don't worry I won't post any pictures of the adults doing the limbo)

Less than a month til school. I'm not looking forward to it. I'm not looking forward to the cold days walking to the bus stop either. It just seems like such a long cold winter. We do like to sled ride and we love christmas but other than that I wish summer was all year. Maybe I'll win the lottery and move to Florida or Hawaii and get the kids a tutor. Ok i'll stop dreaming!

Have a great week!

♥The Stiles Family

We're back!

The beach was nice! The weather was great! The kids had a fun, but I'm glad to be home! There's nothing like sleeping in your own bed. I told the kids that their summer was half way over. School would be here before you know it! They didn't want to hear it. Soon we will be school shopping. I know I'm such a party pooper to bring up school in the middle of July! I just can't believe it's already July 21st! Anyways, we are home. No more vacations planned - how depressing. Have a wonderful week!

♥The Stiles Family

Happy Birthday Connor!

Happy 6th Birthday Connor! I can't believe my baby is already 6 years old! Time sure is flying by! Connor- Your such a sweet boy! I love you tons! I'm so proud of you! Love Mommy!

Fun Days!

The kids are enjoying the lazy days of summer! Who would of thought how much fun they would have w/the hose! They were acting pretty silly! We leave on Connor's 6th birthday (Saturday) for Myrtle Beach! Hopefully, no hurricane or tropical storms ruin our vacation! There is a tropical storm way out in sea! We will keep our fingers crossed!

Have a wonderful week!
The Stiles Family♥

Summer Days!

The kids been out of school for a week now! We have been to the wave pool only once so far! The picture was taken a few weeks ago at our friends lake house in Mercer, PA. They absolutely loved it! It was too cold to go into the water.

This week has been nothing but dr's appt. I schedule a drs appt for Kassi because she has dry skin on her one arm but they day before her appt. she hurt her toe falling off the balance beam. I figured while we were there the dr could look at it. It turns out she broke her big right toe!

Connor has been playing w/Justin and Tyler. Climbing trees, playing in the dirt and riding bikes. It so nice to have my nephews only three doors away!

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Stiles Family♥

Summer is almost here!

I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post. We have been pretty busy! School is almost out! Only 6 1/2 days left! The kids are very excited. I'm looking forward to it too. I have some pictures to add later of Kassi at soccer, Connor at t-ball and Andy going to the prom.

Kassi has her second grade send off on Friday. I can't believe she will be moving to the intermediate school already. I'm volunteering to scoop ice-cream for her party. That should be fun!

Connor had a great year in kindergarten. I was worried that maybe he wasn't ready but he proved me wrong. I remember the first day of school. I was devastated that my baby boy was gone all day. I cried at the bus stop when he left! I was sad when Kassi started school but I had Connor to keep me busy so it didn't hit me as hard. I know my sister is going to be a basket case when my youngest nephew, Ty, goes in the fall. It wouldn't be so bad if it was only a 1/2 day but it's all day! They leave around 8:20 and don't get home until almost 4:00. And the kids on the bus are really bad. The first week of school Connor got off crying. Someone punched him in the face. I was furious! I called the school but they already knew about the situation and the kid was already in trouble. I worry about them everyday.

We have lots planned for the summer already! Myrtle Beach, the wave pool, the zoo, Kennywood and maybe Idlewild too!

Have a good day!
The Stiles Family♥

Connor Jedi Training

Connor Jedi Training at Disney Hollywood Studios

We're back! Disney was great. We hit all four Disney parks. Needless to say we are all exhausted but it was all worth it! Connor's favorite part was battling Darth Vader! I think he will remember that forever. Kassi had a wonderful time. She is our little dare devil. The faster the better for her! Every roller coaster she has her hands up! Andy had a great time too! I'm sure there were a few times when he was bored but he was a trooper. I put together a slide show of our Disney Vacation. Everyone is welcome to take a look. Take Care

The Stiles Family♥

TGIF

TGIF! We have no big plans this weekend. Connor has t-ball practice tomorrow morning and Kassi has her first soccer game. Of course the times conflict so I will be taking Kassi to her game and Dave will be w/Connor. Dave's coaching t-ball this year w/my brother-in-law. Both my nephews, Justin and Tyler, are on the team as well. They should have lots of fun! Hopefully, it doesn't rain or it's not too cold!

Have a wonderful weekend!
The Stiles Family♥

Happy Spring!

Hello! I know it's been a while since my last post. We are keeping busy w/swimming lessons, soccer and soon to come t-ball. And the big countdown until Disney! Only 21 more days! The kids are very excited! (ok, I'm probably the most excited) I can almost see it now, walking down main street and seeing the castle for the first time! I get goose bumps just thinking about it! Oh, and I can't wait until the parade and the fire works! That's my favorite! This picture was back in July of 2005. This was their first time meeting Mickey. They both are in shock! My sister and her family are going w/us. We reserved a 5 bdrm house w/a private pool. My nephews have never been to disney yet so we should have lots of fun!

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Stiles Family♥

Easter Memories!

It's been a whole week since my last post. It's been a long week too! Connor was home sick from Monday - Thursday. He had a fever, earache and strep throat!

Today I did some much needed shopping. I got the kids their Easter outfits and some Easter gifts. I'm going to try to have the kids sit on the Easter Bunny's lap sometime this week. This first picture is Connor's first Easter! I loved that hat on him. You can't tell but Kassi's dress matches his sweater vest. Every year I try to match them but I swear it gets harder as they get older. This year they will be wearing Yellow!! The second picture is Kassi's first Easter. If you look closely you can see her crying but if you look even closer you can see she is holding a golf ball. She loved golf balls. She would carry them around all the time! We thought maybe she would be a pro golfer when she got older! lol....

Have a wonderful weekend~

The Stiles Family♥

TGIF! Not too much to report. Same old, same old..... School, homework, some play time and then bed time ( oh and mom watching a bunch of reality TV- you name the reality show I'm sure I've watched it. I can't help it -they suck me in!!!)

Spring is just around the corner which means I'll be driving around after school to all the practices... Soccer, t-ball and gymnastics. I'm not complaining at all. I love to go and watch especially games on Saturday mornings! (unless it's cold then I will complain some!)

Connor loves to get together with the neighbors. We have about six families who love to hang out w/on the weekends. It's usually the adults in the kitchen drinking and eating while the kids run around and act crazy. (Kassi love it too) But yesterday morning Connor said "We should have a party on Saturday" I asked what are we going to celebrate and he said "Well, I've been thinking that since they didn't have cell phones in the 1800's we should celebrate because we have cell phones now"

So if we have the neighbors up for some food and drinks I guess they need to bring their cell phones too! Kassi and I think he's a little nuts! But Kassi thought it was a good idea too since she would love to hang out w/some friends!

Have a wonderful weekend!
The Stiles Family♥

This first one is the before and the second & third is the after!

Dave did a wonderful job! I love my kitchen!

We have a pretty low key weekend. The only thing we have planned is a family "baby shower" to attend tonight at one of our neighbors! It should be a fun time.

Have a wonderful weekend!
The Stiles Family♥

This week there has been allot of talk about dying. My childhood neighbor has lost her husband at the early age of 44. He died early Saturday morning . The autopsy results are not in yet but they are pretty sure he had a heart attack. His wife did try to revive him and the paramedics but he was already gone. He has two daughters the oldest one 4 and the youngest only 18 months. It really makes you think about life. I can't even imagine the pain this family is going through and the rough road that lays before them. May God watch over them and grant them strength!

On to a lighter subject. Connor got his star wars action figures yesterday. I picked him up from the bus stop and we headed to Toys R Us. He wanted everything! Kassi also picked up a hot pink chair for her room. She could have easily bought the whole store! I always dread going into a toy store. They could spend hours in there and spend a ton of money. If you could only see our play room - you can't even walk in there! (I guess most of you have)

Anyways, Dave is done w/putting down the wood floors. (the hall, dining room, living room and the play room) Now all we need to do is pick an area rug for the dining room and paint living room, dining room and play room. Our construction is almost over.. The kitchen is complete! It looks really good. Dave did an awesome job! I should post before and after pictures. Maybe in the near future!

Have a good day!
The Stiles Family♥

Not too much to report here at The Stiles House. Kassi is fully recovered from the flu. She was sick all last week w/ a fever. Hopefully, no one else gets sick! Connor's new thing is Star Wars! Yesterday, before school he told me to buy a Star Wars action figure . I did go to Walmart and looked but they only had these really tiny storm fighter guys. So I didn't buy any - well when he got off the bus he couldn't wait to see what I bought for him. "Mama, I can't wait to see my surprise!" When I told him I didn't get him anything his little face scrunched up and he started to cry..... So I guess today I'll be searching for Star Wars figures! Not too much new w/Andy. He goes to school and then to work or he hangs out w/his friends.

The Countdown to Disney has began! Only 57 more days! We can't wait! Kassi will be celebrating her 8th birthday in Disney! I already made reservations for a character dinner to celebrate her birthday! We did that when Connor turned three and it was a really fun time! This time my sister and her family will be going w/us.

Have a wonderful day!
The Stiles Family♥

Favorite Foto Friday!!

I love this picture! This was taken at one of our favorite vacation spots! Ocean Isle Beach!

This is one of my favorite pictures of my nephews. I had to pretend I was taking a picture of the sunset because they didn't feel like getting there picture taken.....

Anyways, the kids have a two hour snow delay today. I was looking forward to sleeping in some but Connor's internal clock doesn't notify him of the delay. That boy doesn't require much sleep! I guess he takes after his dad! Kassi is still sleeping. (8:30am) But then again she has been sick for the last six days w/the flu. I'm hoping she wakes up and is fully recovered.

Well hopefully we can do some sledding today after school. Unless the rain comes and melts the snow. I'm dreading the dressing part of sled riding though. It always seems like it takes longer getting them ready to go out in the snow then we actually play outside. (I know I'm the one complaining that I'm cold and the kids probably get sick of hearing me and just want to go in so I stop!)

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Stiles Family

Finally!

Well I decided to join the rest of the world -by starting a family blog. I actually created a slideshow for Kassi and Connor and finished Andy's:

Connor's:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=513f5bc597b2c48e665c9f&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url


Kassi's:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=512ea6fdd288e8784de201&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url


Andy's:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=515bb305b903e7e21d9ce4&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url