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.

Easter Day was a wonderful flurry of services and driving to NJ for a late Easter dinner. This picture of Rowan giggling getting in the car seems to be the only one of him (or our family for that matter) on Easter Day. He spiffed up real good with his blazer and khaki's.He loved running around Pop's and Lolly's ~We enjoyed the Easter celebrations with Pop Pop and it brings him such joy to be with this little skutch~Not all the animals were ready for Spring just yet at Van Suan Park but Rowan was interested in everything~ Bobcats, Elks, and Praire Dogs Oh My!An Easter Monday picture will have to count as our Easter 09 pic! Hope you all have a Blessed Day!

Lake

A quick visit to the lake. The dock upgrade is coming along. We all took a naps and rested on this Good Friday.
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Cool man Rowan!

Rowan enjoying a warm day of spring.

Rowan is gearing up for an exciting spring. Being that he was only just sitting up this time last year he is ready to discover and enjoy the world. Here, at Lolly and Pop's house, he was exploring the yard and working on his ball skills - there's just so much to do!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! And Happy 2nd Birthday Ellis!

Rowan at the Children's Museum... being the mailman.

Family game night at First Baptist Ballston Spa... Rowan had a great time.

Jill, Reese (4) and Ellis (2) flew in on the 17th for a week of winter fun in our new life up here in Ballston Spa. Mom came too for most of the week and Dad was here on the weekend. We managed to do quite a lot and have tons of fun - just the 8 of us!

Here we are at the Saratoga Childrens Museum in Saratoga Springs. It was perfectly kept, age appropriate for all three kids, which is hard to come by, and entertaining enough for us adults. Still, 2 hours is about all you can take!

The Fire Station - Reese loved wearing the gear but Rowan prefered to drive the truck.

The Post Office - Rowan must have mailed a million letters that day!
The Grocery Store - Ellis's favorite! I'm already planning on starting something similar in the basement for Rowan to play with - it was so much for them!
The Bank - why not learn to count with cold hard cash!The Northway Train - at this point we were all looking to head home!