Happy Octoberfest!

     This past weekend we took Quinn to the annual Octoberfest, she loves this event and was looking forward to it when she got picked up!  My Mom's side is German so growing up I got to learn about the country and it's background.  I even had an exchange student come over and then I along with some classmates went there for 3 weeks.  Germany was beautiful.

     We have been taking Quinn to this event for years now.  There is German food, and music and lots dress up in tradition attire!  It cost a bit to get in and well the foods overpriced but what are you gonna do right?  We went in the afternoon which was nice per it was slower and less people.  We got in and got some food then sat down to just listen to the music and eat!  Quinn loves the food and did a great job cleaning her plate!  Some of the singers came from Germany for this event.  It really is cool that they do this for the people to come and enjoy.

     A very nice man stopped over and gave us his left over tickets which we used to get a pastry for Quinn.  It was so nice of him to do that for us and we thanked him.  After we ate Quinn was cute and asked me to dance.  We had a dance and just had fun.  The day was just awesome and Quinn had a blast.  After we went to a park near by and watched Quinn play a bit.  We had so much fun and the weather was great.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Always Remember,

You are Never Alone...

Love,
Chris

Quinn having lunch!

The Band!

Some came from Germany!  He comes every year!

A sweet treat!

Happy Birthday Aunt Ro!

     This past Friday was Aunt Ro's Birthday.  Kayla, Quinn and I took her out to dinner to celebrate!  We took my aunt out to dinner per we knew that is something she would love.  At dinner we just talked, had fun and enjoyed the company.

     Quinn got to catch up Aunt Ro on her school and how things were going and it was nice to just celebrate!  After dinner we went out for ice cream and just enjoyed the evening!  We had a really nice time just having dinner and some ice cream after.  As you get a bit older getting taken out for dinner is all you need, some good company and shared time.

     We wanted to wish you again a very happy birthday and for all you do!

Here is Quin and Aunt Ro after ice cream!

Always Remember,

You are Never Alone...

Love,

Christopher

Celebrating the First Week of School!

Hello all,

     I hope everyone had a wonderful first week of school!  Last week was Quinns first day and she did great!  Now entering 3rd grade she is getting used to to it all.  She also attended some summer help for skills like Math and Reading!

     Every year I have watched her get on the bus and most recent Kayla now too.  Something a parent just enjoys.  I always felt it was a milestone, every year I take a pic as she grows older and older.  Still one of my favorite day.  The excitement of the new day and year to come.  Seeing her get on the bus and hope for the best.  I look back at how fast it went for me and now how old I am.

     Her first week went well, she is really enjoying her class and teachers.  Her love for school makes me so happy per its so important.  An education will get you so far in life.  

     She told us I can come see her first day until 5th grade.  I laughed and said I'm coming till shes in 12th, she said ok. haha  A parent would to, they would go till their last year to see how far they have come.  Soon Quinn will grow up and turn to friends before her parents, but until then she's still my little girl...


To all the kids I hope you had a wonderful first day!

Always Remember,

You are Never alone...

Love,
Christopher

Here we are!  Quinn and Dad!

Quinn getting ready for her first day!

Quinn and Kayla!

  

Remembering Today. September 11th.

     September 11th 2001 was a day many of us will never forget.  It was the day we were attached on multiple level.  As time went on America healed but we never forgot.  We rebuilt and every year we come together to have a moment of silence for this day.  Many of us think about this day more than just on today and many more visit the sites to pay respect.

     Since the attach I have visited NYC but not in several years.  I can still remember where I was when the day came.  I was in college about a year in and honestly as the day led on at work that night it was just like shock.  I just couldn't believe it was really happening.  Everyone was just watching TV and just seeing what happened and how.  I can't imagine what the people at those sites were thinking.

     As the years came and went we rebuilt and several years ago I remember hearing that the date was now being taught in school because the new generation of students were to young to realize it or were not even born yet.  It was a tragic event, however hearing this it was new to me.  My whole life I never had a really big event after I was in school that was now taught.  This date is now a part of history I was around for and now being taught in school.

     It was an event that shook us to our core and we made changes to prevent this.  War isn't like it used to be.  People bomb and kill others in sneaky way.  They hurt and kill civilians because they are afraid to fight our military up front.

     I think the world has more good than evil, it's sad the evil makes the news so much but we are trying.  I do hope everyone remembers this day and takes a moment to pray for those and what happened that day.

We give our prayers to those we lost this tragic day...

Always Remember,

You are Never Alone...

Love,
Christopher

Happy Birthday Mom!

     This past weekend we celebrated my Mom's birthday.  It was a good long weekend and hope everyone enjoyed their labor day!  Again, I know my post have been far and few and I am sorry.  My computer is making it difficult and honestly with Quinn getting older we spend more time just living life!

     However this weekend we had a small get together and celebrated Quinn's Oma's birthday.  We stopped over and let Quinn enjoy time with my parents as we hung out and talked and played.  She hasn't been over in a little bit per they were out of town so it was nice to catch up.  Quinn had a great time just spending time with them.

     My parents cooked up a good meal and we all sat down to eat and just talk.  After dinner we celebrated my Mom's birthday.  We had some cake and ice cream and Quinn showed off her reading skills on the cards that were given.  We even had a few gifts for my brother who's birthday was a few months ago and Kayla's.  We missed a few due to injury and people being out.  I will post again don't worry.

     The night however was a lot of fun and we just got to relax.  Quinn was very well behaved and had a wonderful time too.   The rest of the weekend went really well honestly and I wanted to post to say Happy Birthday Mom.  Thanks for all the love and support.  We had a lot of fun spending time with you and hope you had a great day!

Here is Quinn with Oma!

We got a good pic with Uncle Kenny to!

     All in all we had a very fun night and hope everyone has had a great summer as well.  Things have been busy but I do want to post more often.  

Happy Birthday Mom!

Always Remember,

You are Never Alone...

Love,

Christopher