A Tale of Two Sons: 2012

Hello again, Dad here,

I am having a hard time understanding where the time has gone in the year that has just passed - since my post celebrating Dylan's 2 Years...

Although it seems like time has evaporated, we've had much to remember and celebrate. Our family has made tons of new memories, and Dylan continues to grow and thrive.

Most recently, Dylan just "graduated" from Pre-School at Goddard School along with many of his friends. He's had a lot of fun and regaled us with many stories of the goings on at school. It will be a bit sad I'm afraid when Dylan starts Kindergarten at Goddard and Kyle will be starting in 1st Grade at Oak Ridge Elementary, our local school in the neighborhood. I'm certain he will do well on his own, if the last few years give us any clue.

Here are a few graduation photos...

There has been a lot of things to recall, and wandering through our photo albums seems like the best way to remember.

We enjoyed a family Vacation in Cancun, Mexico in March...

Cocktails in the sand...

The Three Amigos!

Yes, that's our Dylan 30 feet off the ground, on a real circus trapeze, for 4 days in a row!!
I don't know that I've ever seen him so proud of himself and happy to be doing something. It was fun for Lisa and me to see too.

Dylan and Kyle have also been spending time at the Little Gym, doing Gymnastics. Their strength, balance, body awareness have been really improving!

A Day at the Zoo..

Dorney Park with the Family...

Listening to the sounds of the forest at the Morris Arboretum...

Dorney Park...

And Dutch Wonderland, too!

I'm leaving a lot of the little details of day-to-day life, also.
Dylan enjoys helping in the Kitchen (Pancakes/Eggs/Brownies)...
He enjoys reading (as best he can) books - mostly superheroes!
There not a DS game that Dylan can't master, either.
He loves to share stories of his adventures at school and now at Summer Camp.

Again this year, Dylan, Kyle and now Ashley are all just wrapping up their first week at UMLY Summer Camp - and it's as much fun as last year!!
(Dad's Note: "I love the quite rides home - all three are usually so exhausted that they sleep all the way home in the afternoon.")

We are so happy and thankful that Dylan's part of our family and a bigger part of our life every day.
You're a wonderful son, and a loving, caring and empathtic big (and little) brother.

Here's to you on your THREE YEAR anniversary of joining Team Lockhead.

Love, Mom & Dad, Kyle and Ashley

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Here we are again, visiting on another very special occasion - Today is Dylan's 6th Birthday.

It's been a few months since our last visit, and Dylan continues to grow and thrive.

He really enjoys Goddard School and speaks very fondly of his friends. We've had the chance to enjoy a few birthday parties (at BounceU and PumpItUp) over the past few weeks.

Time seems to be accelerating as we head into the Spring (wishful thinking after the VERY MILD winter that we've had). We had a great fall and Christmas saeson and got a chance to travel back to Grand Rapids, Michigan to visit with Grandma, Poppa, Uncle Mark, Aunt Avery, Paityn, Logan and Luke.
Its was fun - but we missed the snow! It was the first time in about 20 years of making the trip that we didn't see any snow!!

Anyway, Dylan really enjoyed his 6th Birthday. We had a family party at Grandmom & Pop-Pop's house (in Philadelphia) last weekend. And Dylan brought cupcakes (THANKS Mom!) and gift bags for his friends to school today. He had a really good day and enjoyed opening his birthday gifts after dinner.

Below are some photos from Dylan's Birthday over the past few days.