Day 348 - Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Day 348 - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 – Kev enjoys a glass of red as he joins the family in our daily reading of the nativity story. In true Hillary fashion, jokester Dad read his book with enormous flair and a heavy, theatrical lithp. Thuch a thilly guy.

Day 340 - Monday, December 6, 2010

Day 340 - Monday, December 6, 2010 – Kevin was snowed in and couldn't make it to Indiana today. What better way to spend it than for him to make homemade chicken pot pie?? Delish!

Day 337 - Friday, December 3, 2010

Day 337 - Friday, December 3, 2010 – Jordyn had her first week of driver's training, so Kevin took her out for some practice in the Trailblazer. Oh, Lord!

Day 330 - Friday, November 26, 2010

Day 330 - Friday, November 26, 2010 – If you've ever played Farkle then you can understand how coming from behind by 3,000 points to surpass the person who has already reached 10,000 points and win the game would create this type of a reaction. Liam was elated!!

Day 329 - Thursday, November 25, 2010

Day 329 - Thursday, November 25, 2010 – Ashton's first Thanksgiving. And his first tryptophan-enduced nap courtesy of Gerber’s first foods, Turkey Dinner. Kev's coma is courtesy of Grandma and Grandpa Hillary.

Day 315 - Thursday, November 11, 2010

Day 315 - Thursday, November 11, 2010 – We all love it when Daddy is home from Indiana. Especially Ashton.

Day 301 - Thursday, October 28, 2010

Day 301 - Thursday, October 28, 2010 – Tonight we had a very special guest over for dinner. Our dear friend Susan was in town from San Jose, California. Kevin knew Susan and her husband, Sean, in college and they were both a part of our wedding. Every time we see them, the conversation is so comfortable and easy, definitely some of our favorite people in the world.

Day 300 - Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Day 300 - Wednesday, October 27, 2010 – Liam was awarded Student of the Month for the month of September for demonstrating the characteristic of being most welcoming. This morning was the celebratory breakfast at school where Principal Brown made pumpkin pancakes for the students and their special guest. Since Kevin was working from home this week instead of out of town, Liam brought dad along with him. We are so proud of you, Liam!

Day 282 - Saturday, October 9, 2010

Day 282 - Saturday, October 9, 2010 – Kev, the boys, and I went to BW3's to watch the Michigan/Michigan State game. Sparty On, Ashton!

Day 255 - Sunday, September 12, 2010

Day 255 - Sunday, September 12, 2010 – Watching football at the Parsons' while we were there to celebrate Max's 10th birthday. Here Kevin is holding the beer, but not quite holding the baby.

Day 233 - Saturday, August 21, 2010

Day 233 - Saturday, August 21, 2010 – The Petoskey's hosted the second annual Hotties and Hubbies BBQ tonight. Wonderful food, fabulous friends, great weather. These are the nights that make me complete and content.

Day 232 - Friday, August 20, 2010

Day 232 - Friday, August 20, 2010 – Kev's second place co-ed softball team, Casa Real, played great ball in the championship games tonight, losing to a much younger and much more intense team. They'll get 'em next year! I'm just glad no tornadoes blew through.

Day 229 - Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Day 229 - Tuesday, August 17, 2010 – After a two week business trip to Poland, Kev is able to work from home this week. So, not only does he get to take Liam to football practice every evening, he also gets to spend some quality one on one practice time with him in the front yard.

Day 212 - Saturday, July 31, 2010

Day 212 - Saturday, July 31, 2010 – Maura and Jason say "I do". Kev looks dapper in his suit. He's the best looking groomsman, btw. I am so happy for this couple, this is one of those 'at last' marriages that you just know is going to last.

Day 208 - Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Day 208 - Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Like father like son. Kevin and Liam catching some rays on the deck.

Day 207 - Monday, July 26, 2010

Day 207 - Monday, July 26, 2010 - Ashton's first day of day care at the Goddard School. I was a wreck. A total wreck. Good thing Kev worked from home this week to help me through it. I know he's in good hands, it's just that he is such a good baby and I'm going to miss him.

Day 171 - Sunday, June 20, 2010

Day 171 - Sunday, June 20, 2010 - Spending a relaxing day at home on the lake, surrounded by his kids is how Kevin wanted to spend Father's Day. And that's exactly what he got. That, and a broom.

Day 163 - Saturday, June 12, 2010

Day 163 - Saturday, June 12, 2010 - This is called the sleeper hold. When Kevin holds Ashton like this, it's only a matter of minutes before he's passed out.

Day 151 - Monday, May 31, 2010

Day 151 - Monday, May 31, 2010 - Kevin took Liam fishing in the Gilded Lady on Memorial Day.

Day 140 - Thursday, May 20, 2010

Day 140 - Thursday, May 20, 2010 - Let the grilling season begin! Delicious burgers on the deck.