Gabe & Ghis Visit Bristol

Marc's sister, Ghislaine, and her husband, Gabe, stopped by on their way from Ottawa to VA Beach. It was wonderful to see them - they were Marc's first family to come visit us in our new home. They had not seen Frederic since he was 13 months old and were meeting Theodore - also the first of Marc's family to do so.

Playground near Appalachian and Creeper Trail

Fred and Ghis

Fred playing

Marc, Theodore and Gabe

Marc, Gabe and Theodore

Post Picnic Lunch and Snack

Theodore is so camera shy

Fred loves throwing rocks into streams

Theodore's Photo Shoot

I wanted to get some cute pictures of Theodore, AKA Dor-Dor, because most of them have been all about Frederic lately.

My Karate Kid

Marc and I thought it would be great for Fred to take Karate - they teach control, listening, stranger and fire safety and Karate. This was his third class - it was a Saturday and he had the instuctor all to himself.

Frederic punching a falling target

Frederic's first attempt at breaking a board with his hand

Frederic's First Dentist Appointment

Thanks to Frederic's teacher at Sullins, our family has a dentist! Dr. Jason Pittman is a Sullins Dad and has a son Fred's age - it is a great practice with great people - Fred loves Mary Jo. She's really nice and also let him watch Cartoon Network ... something Mama doesn't allow.

Frederic was very curious

Frederic had fun with the gadgets

He is so proud of his smile

VIDEO COMING SOON.

Buzz Lightyear Stops By

I found this costume at the St Philips Early Learning Center sale in Denver this year - I need to get more dress up stuff, but this one was a very big hit!

State Street UMC Welcomes the St-Hilaires

It was unlike any experience I have ever had as a church member.

We invited Pastor Mike over to our home for dinner to talk with us about joining State Street. We had been attending since we arrived in Bristol and were there daily to drop Theodore off with Ms Natalie. It was a good fit for us, so we planned to make it official on Sunday, May 17th.

At the beginning of the service, Pastor Mike invited us to the front, introduced us to the congregation and this is when is got interesting. The parishioners started coming forward to introduce themselves and welcome us to the church. I felt so welcome and so comfortable there - it was amazing.

Theodore, Meredith, Marc & Frederic - Newest Members of State Street UMC

Bays Mountain Park and Gray Fossil Site

It was like any other Saturday ... a lazy morning in the big bed, then we got the family packed in the car, headed somewhere to shop or tour and then both boys passed out. One thing was different ... I was driving for a change. I wanted to drive around for a while and let the boys sleep, so we ended up on I-81 south. We had not been to Kingsport, so I turned north on I-26. I was trying to decide which exit to take, when I saw a brown sign for Bays Mountain Park and Planenarium. I was intrigued, so off we went to find the park.

Turns out, Bays Mountain Park is beautiful - there's a lake with a boat tour and it even has a little zoo. We saw wolves, turtles, raccoons, otters, fish, deer, bobcats, owls, falcons and several other kinds of birds.

After we left the park, we headed to our original destination, the Natural History Museum and Gray Fossil Site. It is a very new site, discovered by a road construction crew in 2000.

Lazy Saturday with some Lovin' - Theodore Isn't Used to This

Mama's Isn't the Only Nose Theodore Likes

Field Day at Sullins

Field Day is pretty interesting if you are a little kid at Sullins and not in a grade. All the older children come into the gym and watch / cheer on the Pre3, PreK and Kindergarten kiddos for their Field Day events in the gym. It's pretty loud - lots of music and cheering - which is one reason Frederic wasn't that into it. The other was probably because I was there. He's been very sensitive to noise lately - especially school bells - and is always covering his ears at the smallest of sounds. Here are a couple videos from the day for you to enjoy!

The Pre3s led the Opening Ceremony

The Pre3s first race - Frederic WON!

Duck Duck Goose and a Lullaby

Cannot believe this is actually on video!

Get in the Game! Sullins Academy Spring Program

The Sullins Spring Program was April 30, 2009 - the teachers and students did an outstanding job with everything!



Frederic's class is on the first row on the right


The whole school is ready to go


Yes that is Frederic having fun with the microphone


We all had our Miami and Broncos gear on ... I took off Marc's Ray Lewis jersey right before this.

Theodore's First Rice Cereal

OK ... so 5 months of 5 hours or less of sleep daily is tough when you are trying to work and keep up with two little boys. Allergies or not, it was time for Theodore to try "real" food, because the poor guy was always hungry.

The new consistency takes some getting used it

At least he didn't mind the spoon

Cousin Reunion and Introduction

We met two of my Meyers Cousins, Lindsay Meyers and Liz Meyers Yoder, at a park near Vanderbilt. We wanted to see each other since we were already in Nashville and before Liz & Patrick packed up and moved back to Texas. Liz's son, Oliver, and Theodore had never met and the gals had not seen Frederic since he was about a month old. It was much too short a visit, but it was great to see them again!



Oliver Yoder - 6 months ... what a cutie!


Liz and Theodore - 5 months


Marc, Theodore, Frederic, Oliver and Lindsay


Marc, Theodore, Frederic, Oliver and Lindsay


Marc, Theodore, Frederic, Oliver and Lindsay ... it only took three attempts

Theodore in his car seat


Oliver in his car seat

Springtime in Denver - 4 Seasons in 4 Days

We packed up the car, picked up the boys from school Wednesday afternoon and set out for Nashville, TN. We decided to drive for 4 or so hours and fly Frontier direct from Nashville to Denver instead of hopping through Charlotte on a small commuter plane and sitting in the airport for several hours. It was a pretty easy drive and we found a decent hotel to spend the night in before our 6 am flight on Thursday morning. We stayed at one of my long-time girlfriend's home. Eden Cohen let us have her apartment for the long weekend - it was a wonderful place to tuck into and we loved being so close to so many things. We didn't spend nearly enough time with all our friends, but we did get some quality time in - we'll just have to go back again soon!

The map showing we landed at DIA

Fred had the window seat

Frederic seeing all his friends at JAPA

Frederic and two of his best buds

Chase, Parker, Liam, Fred and Marc at BW3s

BW3s with the Wolfinger, Willis, Kleve and St-Hilaire Families

Fred visiting the Friendly Fish at JAPA

Fred with Ms Haley

Marc, Theodore and Frederic playing at Chez Eden

Parker, Liam, Fred and Marc at White Fence Farm

This was our very first trip to White Fence Farm in Lakewood

Theodore and Bryn hanging out - they were born 12 days apart

Julie, Liam and Parker enjoying the fritters

Liam and Fred at the table at White Fence Farm

Fred and his cheesy grin

We had to go by St Gregory's - Fred is hiding behind the pillow

It snowed the morning we left Denver - 4 seasons in 4 days!

Z-O-O Knoxville Zoo, Knoxville Zoo

This was the first trip the St-Hilaires made to the Knoxville Zoo and it will not be the last. It has a wonderful children's area - very hands on and lots of animals you can see up close. The Bloomin' Butterfly Gardens opens after the last freeze, so we'll be back soon to see that.

Exciting journey on I-81 ... We saw a TANK!

Black Bear Habitat

Kids Cove

Beaver Habitat in Kids Cove

Frederic has perfected the art of egg collecting

Bronze tortoise

Watching the three white rhinos

Watching the zebras - they look so close

Playing in the Elephant Crate