Ashlee's surprise

We went to Utah earlier this year then usual....to SURPRISE my sister at her highshcool graduation.






She is the last of her parents and 5 siblings to graduate from Provo high school. So we snagged some gowns and took the generational grads shot. (with Ashlee's friend filling in for Scott)








All our graduation photo's lining the tables--and my parents old PHS yearbooks



We had a little "program" where there were memories shared about each family member's high school experiences. Much laughter ensued.
Some college survival gifts and bits of advice--don't forget Scott and Anna via skype

Summer--all out of order

Our Family Hike to the Y



Scout Leader Grandpa Doug, leading the troops





Donut mornings in Utah



Tea Parties with Grandma Beth



Bronx Zoo



Van's first up close and personal with the chickens experience--at the Ogdens in CT

Started GOOD




Got a little Scary

REUNITED! Little trip to the Hill Cummorah Pageant with some Ithaca friends.
Our cousins were in it this year






Owen sacked out the last five minutes


Whitaker reunion at Unlce Tom's--Midway. It looks like this every year. Unbelievably beautiful


We got a 7 Peaks water park pass in Utah
Our summers wouldn't be complete any more with out...

Cries of Freedom--a musical my sisters and niece were in. We went to the show at least 4 times and loved it every time.

Strawberry picking with Grandpa Darrell
Grandpa was showing Owen to pick the red ones. He found one and took a big bite leaving only the green stem, then threw the stem back into the patch. Owen saw this took a tiny bite on the end of his and then threw the rest of the berry back in the patch...grandpa kind of said "Ohhhh" right as he threw it, and Owen started bawling thinking he had done something wrong. We all started laughing thinking it was so cute! Monkey See, Monkey do...except not always as well. :)

motorcycle rides through gorgeous Alpine UT
Kurt's excursions in NY while we were away




Family birthday party

Ashlee helping my kids set up their own puppet show--Utah
"puppet show ticket. you have to pay money"

Our first attempt at a little container garden on our patio.--NY



Lucy's coloring skills


Owen's wedding day. He was being coerced to marry the upstairs neighbor. I don't think she was too happy about it either. But Lucy had a great time orchestrating the whole thing



A little snack for ababy shower for my friend at the zoo.


Owen tipped over on the chair

7 Peaks withdrawals.

Riding new bikes (really this spring not summer)



Kurts Easter Eggs this year

Some friends in Manhattan


Bed Head


A few pics we like

Service project afternoon

With a little fun at the end!