Happy 9th Birthday, Dylan!!!

Hi Everyone,

Just Dad here with another quick "Milestone Drive-By Post" to mark Dylan's 9th Birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DYLAN !!!  We cannot even believe that you're already 9 years old.

"Every Family Needs a Dylan...and We Love Ours Very Much!"

Here are a few recent photos

Christmas in Michigan - Dec-2014

Christmas Art Project at Home - Dec-2014

Our Family - Just Today

 

The Gang at a Nature Preserve in Michigan  Dec-2014

See you soon, at the next Drive-by!

Happy "5 Years in our Forever Family Day", Dylan !!!

Another Milestone - another Note to Mark the Occasion...

FIVE YEARS ago today (June 22, 2009) we were excited to welcome a young Dylan to our Family.  I can still remember seeing him for the first time on that day.  He was just a sweet little boy uncertain of what life would bring.

In case you're wondering, he doing wonderfully and has become a great big-brother to Ashley and a supportive little brother for Kyle.  That's somewhat appropriate since one of his favorite TV shows is "The Middle".  His other favorite are "Lab Rats" and "American Ninja Warrior". (Oh, I almost forgot "Wipeout" and "Amazing Race").

Dylan has really gotten very skilled as a Razor Scooter expert, and he loves riding his bike.  He likes Soccer most and is also really good at tossing a Frisbee.  He's starting his second week of Summer Camp tomorrow.  He's coming off a great year in First Grade and he is really starting to grow as a reading and a solver of math problems.  He's looking forward to the start of Second Grade in the fall.

Our summer is off to a pretty good start and we try to keep busy as a family every weekend.

Her a a few Pictures...

At Ringing Rocks Park

At the Arboretum

At Dutch Wonderland (excavating Dino Bones)

(at the DW WaterPark)

On the Beach in Michigan at Memorial Day

Three shots from our Family Vacation in Cancun Mexico...

Looking for Cool Shells

Hamming it up in the Pool with his brother

Dylan trimming the Sail and Kyle on the Rudder

At Valley Forge National Park

D-man as "Spiderman"

Dylan at his cousin Logan's LAX Tournament

They were so jazzed to see Logan playing LAX, that the very next day (today, that is...), both Dylan and Kyle spent their own money to get LAX sticks!!  I better brush up myself so I can keep up!!

That's all for now...

Thanks or being such a great part of our family for the past five years, Dylan.
We Love You.
Mom & Dad

Happy 8th Birthday, Dylan!!

Just a quick drive-by post to mark Dylan's 8th Birthday!  Happy Birthday!!!

Dylan is really doing well in First Grade, and enjoys being at Oak Ridge with his brother.

For his birthday, Dylan got a really cool LEGO Ninjago building set.
It took him less than a day to slam it together - by himself!

For his birthday dinner, Dylan chose his favorite place - Benihana.  We all had a great meal and enjoyed the show.

Dylan's career goal - Paleontologist!  When we visited the Academy of Natural Sciences, he was right at home! (Except for being in the mouth of that T-Rex)!!

Just a quick visit to mark this wonderful event - 8 Years Old!

We love you Dylan!!
Mon & Dad...

Dylan's First Day of 1st Grade!!

Just a quick stop by from Dad to recognize a small but important milestone.

Today Dylan started First Grade at Oak Ridge Elementary School.

Oh...and we forgot to mention that he lost his TWO Front teeth!!

We had just returned from a wonderful vacation in Hawaii, and he was a little nervous.  He seemed very ready for this day.  (At least HE was - Mom & I are still trying to understand where the time went.

By all accounts, it was a good day.  He was genuinely excited to tell us about his new friends and that he had Gym class today, as well.  Kyle was a great influence and his brother's confidence starting 2nd grade seemed to have a very positive influence on Dylan.

We just wanted to pop in and post a few photos commemorating the occasion.

Congratulations Dylan.
We Love You.
Dad & Mom

4 Years Ago - Seems like yesterday. We Love You, D.

Hi all, Dad here.

Just a flyby to mark the Happiest of Anniversaries.

We can't believe that it's been FOUR years since Dylan joined our family.  He is growing into a wonderful young man - it's been magical to watch.

We're enjoying the start of a beautiful summer, and Dylan , Kyle & Ashley just got through week #1 of Summer Camp at UMLY.

Dylan recently graduated with his Kindergarten class from Goddard School.
He will join his big brother Kyle at Oak Ridge Elementary School in First Grade (Kyle will start 2nd Grade in the fall, too.

Here are some recent pictures...from the Tyler Arboretum and from D'd Graduation.

 

Thanks for dropping by...

C

Happy Birthday, Dylan!! 7 Years Old Today!!

Hi again, Dad here for a quick drive-by post to commemorate Dylan's 7th Birthday.

Happy Birthday, Dylan!!

Dylan had a great day - it was his birthday and he was very pleased to tell everyone who'd listen.  He had a great day in School and we enjoyed a family dinner at Applebee's.

Then we came home to open Dylan's birthday gifts.
Thanks to everyone for their thoughtful presents.

Here are some photos of this evening...

Thanks to Uncle Mark & Aunt Avery for the coooooool jacket...

 

Dylan with his new camera (notice little sister's pose!)

 A GameStop Card - always a big HIT!

 

Kyle and Dylan being Kyle & Dylan...

 

By way of an update, Dylan is really enjoying his last year at Goddard School.  He'll be moving into 1st Grade right behind Kyle in the fall.  He enjoys playing a lot of different sports and also enjoys electronic games!  He and Kyle are taking a karate class at the Gym as well.

We're looking forward to late March when we're making another trip to Cancun, Mexico.  Last year's trip was so much fun and everyone enjoyed it so much that we've decided to return.  Dylan is especially looking forward to it since he had so much fun on the trapeze last year.  

Anyway, I just thought I'd swing by and post a few notes & pictures on Dylan's birthday.

He's doing great and quickly growing into a wonderful young man.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DYLAN...

from Mom, Dad, Kyle & Ashley (and Murphy, Mocha, Misty, Scooby and Shaggy).

We love you and hope you had a great birthday.

C

 

Happy 3 Years Dylan !!

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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