Bernard Family Update...

Things are busy, as usual, at the Bernard house. Sorry it's been a few weeks since we put pictures on but check out what we've been into! Daddy is in full swing with football season - he was actually on the radio tonight and we got to hear him talk! He is also working some games during the week but we are over half-way through football season already. Mommy has been working on a Hall family cookbook, it's full of yummy meals and treats - there's only 450 recipes in it! It's finally off to the publisher, so we'll be excited to get that back! Even Abby and Meghan put some recipes in (with the help of Mom, of course)! We'll let everyone know when it's in if anyone's interested in purchasing one. Abby and Meghan are having fun as always. If things go as planned, we are going to the zoo on Saturday. Next weekend, we will go to KY for Abby's birthday party. We will have lots of fun this fall, as we are planning on going to some more festivals, trick or treat at Kings Island, and to the pumpkin patch. Stay tuned, as our crazy and busy lives continue!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Abby wanted pizza for her birthday, so we lit some candles and away we went! She is having her birthday party at Nunny and Popaw's house on their brand new deck. Can you believe that she is 4 years old - where is time going!

And with a little help from Meghan, we will huff and puff and blow these candles out!

How 'bout some pork chops?!

We got to go to the Pork Festival, and it was yummy!

It doesn't get much better than this - an all you can eat pork chop buffet. YES!

This little piggy went to the market - then he became a pork chop! (But I don't know this yet:-(

That pig oinked at me;-)

Mom and her girls...

We tackled Mommy after she came home from work today - with Abby weighing in at 37 pounds and Meghan at 34 - that's a load of girls to carry!

Let's play in the sandbox!

Anywhere that I can make a mess, I will be there!

It's Sesame Street Live!

Let's go find our seat Meghan!

Abby and Popaw are ready to see the Cookie Monster!

Let's have some popcorn!

IT'S ELMO! We were so excited to see them.

We had a great time, as well as we had some great seats!

I bet you can't tell that Meghan had a good time - she cried when Elmo left for the night. She wanted an encore!

There's the cookie monster - YEAH!

And here's all my Sesame Street friends!

We love playtime at the park!

Our warm days are running out, so we are playing at the park as much as we can.

One of Abby's favorite things to play on is the tire swing.

On your mark, get set......

Look at me!

This is tough work! Just look at my hair...

On the road again.....

Just can't wait to get on the road again....

On the way out west to see Ava and Ema - YEAH!!

Here we are in Kansas!

Let's get this day started!

Let's read a book Keith!

After Meghan ate a handful of M & M's, she rocked her baby to sleep...

And then after a kiss, it was night-night time.

Two silly sisters, climbing the terrace.

Meghan, you're too big for Keith's walker!

Let's feed Grandma Great's fish...

Just hanging out with Keith - we are glad that he is doing so well!

And Meghan shows him some love as well.

The birthday party in Kansas...

Let's set 'em up, it's time to go bowling!

Abby loves her new cousin Ema...

I love presents!!!!

And look at my stash of presents! Wow!!

My birthday card sings songs!

Let's groove Aunt Andrea!

Uncle Shon, Cinderella has been looking for her tiara...

Meghan gives Ava a hand at opening her gifts.

Let's have some cake!

Ava's expressions tells it all - does she really have to take another picture?

More Birthday Party Fun....

Uncle Shay and Ava help Abby with her new train track that she wanted so badly for her birthday.

Ema liked her Aunt Amy...

And here's a pic for the Bernard picture albums.

After whacking at our birthday pinata with Grandma Jenny's broomstick, look at all the goodies that fell out!

Meghan likes suckers!

And Abby found a princess!

g Goodbye Ema, until next time! Next time maybe you can come out of there and play with us...

Nighty, night Ava, I'll miss you!

And what a day! We were tuckered out. What a great time we had in Kansas. Thanks to everyone for the gifts, and to Grandpa Larry, Grandma Pat, and Grandpa Marlin for driving to Topeka to see us. Also to Grandma Jenny, for letting us have a party at your house!