Baby Shower #2

On Friday, Oct 9th, Jose's work held a baby shower for Baby Byers. His co-worker, Gina, did all of the planning and it was such a nice treat for Jose and I. Everyone had a chance to play two games for prizes and then we all had a nice lunch, followed by a delicious cake and lots of presents!!! Thank you so much Gina for everything you planned for us. And to Jose's co-workers for all the wonderful gifts for Baby Byers!!!

PumpkinFest 2009/Ohiopyle, PA

The first full weekend in October is PumpkinFest in my hometown of Confluence, PA. I have always made a habit of going in that weekend to visit with family and friends. Since Jose and I have been together we have now made it a family event and take the kids in with us. This year, we became brave and brought my niece, Emily, in with us.
On Saturday, my cousin and her daughter came down for the day. We packed everyone into the cars and heading to Ohiopyle for lunch and to walk around the falls. On the way back home we stopped into the festival for some Pumpkin Ice Cream and to see what PumkpinFest had to offer. The kids all got their face or hand painted for free. After a trip around the park we heading home to relax and visit while the kids took advantage of not having to wear shoes and getting as dirty as possible.
Sunday we had a delicious lunch prepared by my Mom and then headed up the The Shooting Academy to say our goodbyes to Pappy. Before we left, Pappy gave us a quick ride on the clay cart to tease the bull elk in rut and then to the pond. It was a great weekend and we had good weather. God truly blessed us with a good weekend.

Baby Shower photos for Gina.

These are photos from the slide show, but I have had some request to post some of the photos since not everyone has been able to view the slide show. (Enjoy Gina!)

Baby Shower #1

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Welcome Baby Brandyn

Our nephew, Brandyn Ellis Byers, was joined on September 12 @ 10:35 to proud parents, Shaun and Christine, and big brother Justin. He was 8lbs. 3oz and 20.5 inches long.

Cameron and cousin, Brandyn. Cameron was so proud. He said this was his first time holding a baby.

This was practice for his new baby brother or sister coming in a few weeks.

While Brandyn is a very healthy baby, he was diagnosed with an infused skull at birth. He will have surgery on October 5th to correct the problem. We ask that you keep Brandyn and family in your prayers during this time. We will keep you posted on his progress.

Another baby on the way???

This is what happens when both your Aunt Kristen and Mom are pregnant at the same time.

Emily has a few small stuffed animals or a pet rock that she sticks in her shirt periodically that becomes her baby. I got her to pose for me to see how big her "baby" was. Right after she asked Laura to help her move her baby. She likes the idea of being able to move it from side to side. If only it where that easy. :)