Father's Day 2009

The rainy weather stayed south and we were able to enjoy the day outside at the lake house. Most little kids are lulled to sleep by the rocking of the boat, but not our Rowan. He doesn't sit still for a moment!

Even though it's still technically Spring Rowan has had a great start to his summer fun.

Swinging and anything that goes "weeee"!

Pool time in the backyard = crazy water fun.
"Helping" prepare the Lemonade!

Lolly picked up a new bike for the lake house. Rowan rides it while everyone else pushes. He'll get off and tell you how to push him if you don't do it like Daddy does. Even though Rowan calls it his bicycle don't worry Reese and Ellis it's for you two too!

A few weeks ago Rowan and Mommy went to a local Diary Farm with our MOMS Club to see new calves, pregnant cows, and cows being milked. At first Rowan was very intimidated by the loud mooing and maybe even the strong smell. He warmed up to the calves and even stepped in to help give one of them their bottle. Us Moms thought it was funny that the kids were just as excited (if not more) to be around the new litter of farm kittens. Afterward, the farm had a whole corn "sand box" for them to play in. What fun!

Memorial Day WeekendA busy weekend at the lake for Rowan! There are tons of "new" toys at Lolly and Pop's lake house for Rowan to explore. The train and trucks are tops on the list. With the pool and hose of lake water the water-playtime for Rowan is endless and makes him very happy.Rowan also did his chores by helping Lolly plant and watching Pops power wash the house and work on the dock. I waited until Rowan's meltdown point one day to introduce bubbles and it did the trick - he was very happy to blow them himself but he is still somewhat skeptical that they disappear when he catches them.

Rowan is talking up a storm and really putting words together that we all can understand, "Mommy up please" and his personal favorite this week (loud and clear) "Bye-Bye Boat!" Here he is giving us the "Alan look". Scary.
The End.

This weekend Rowan got a little taste of life at the lake house as a "big boy" this spring.

Rowan and Mommy traveled to NJ last week to help with a garage sale at Pop Pops. Rowan helped sort, unsort, price and pull off price stickers! He even helped push some merchandise.
It wasn't all work - there was some play in there too!
A visit to Pop Pop at the Hospital.
And then there was the after party!

The Sr. Rudnicks came to visit Ballston Spa for the first time. We had a wonderful time together.

Happy Cinco de Mayo

-Alan

Rev. Alan Rudnick
FBC Ballston Spa

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Rowan and tractors

He loves going to Lowe's.
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We traveled to Scranton, PA on Friday and although we had to return Saturday we had a great 24 hour trip to be with family. So here's the long anticipated Scranton highlights reel!

The boys take to each other so well! Cousins Connor (left) and Kyle (right) shared with and cared for Rowan! Such cute little men!
We all had fun with the hotel pool time but Rowan only wanted to swim with Daddy.
At Johnny Rockets where the kids can be kids. Memme and her grown up boy!
I would like to believe he's saluting his parents here,...
With Grandma Marion for her 90th Birthday Celebration!
And, the Jr. Rudnicks with half the Pintos (Scott and Tyler were back in VA - we missed you!)

Alan was asked to give the invocation prayer at the NFL Player's Gala and the JB Awards. Alan got to meet some players and had a lengthy conversation with James Brown (the broadcaster). He also was asked last year to give the prayer. This year, Scott Pinto (brother-in-law) joined Alan at the D.C. Hilton for the Gala. More about the Gala and the fundraiser here. The Gala was taped and will be broadcasted sometime in October. About 1200 people were in attendance. It was a fun night.

Scott and Alan with Big Ben, Super Bowl quarterback.

Alan with James Brown of CBS Sports.


Alan and Scott with Redskin Clinton Portis

Us with Joe Flacco and some other NFL players.

On stage before the event.