My Valentines

We celebrated Valentine's Day all together as a family. Don brought all the girlies home beautiful flowers, Mommy made delicious Chicken Parmesan, the kids went to bed at a reasonable hour and then Mommy and Daddy watched the DVR'd Bachelorette. It was a nice relaxing evening but definitely surrounded by our loves. The kids were so excited to indulge in yummy chocolate covered strawberries and a ton of candy!

mmmm.....something seems wrong with all of this valentines stuff....

no pictures of mommy and daddy together. We really do love one another, but I guess the kids are taking over our holiday!

The newest addition to our Family arrived today! Welcome Colton Joshua

COLTON JOSHUA SLATES

FEBRUARY 10,2012

2:20AM

5LBS 2OZ

19" LONG

Colton is doing very well for being 5 weeks early. He is only on 25% oxygen which we breathe on 21% so hopefully he will be off that soon and they also have to wait for his lungs to mature more. He is a wonderful bundle of joy and his Daddy said, "Colton is either going to be the next QB or a piano player because he has really long fingers."

Much love and happiness to the Slates's family on their little bundle of joy.

WELCOME BABY COLTON!



My Interview with Connor Clarke McMahon

Happy 6th Birthday, Connor!

A conversation with the Birthday Boy: Connor Clarke McMahon

2-6-12

  1. What is your favorite color?

ORANGE

 2. What is your favorite toy?

LEGOS

  3. What is your favorite fruit?

GREEN GRAPES

  4. What is your favorite tv show?

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

                 5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?

PIZZA

  6. What is your favorite outfit?

HOCKEY SHIRT AND SWEAT PANTS

7. What is your favorite game?

GAME OF WAR WITH A DECK OF CARDS

  8. What is your favorite snack?

POPCORN

  9. What is your favorite animal?

CHEETAH

  10. What is your favorite song?

TONITE,TONITE

 11. What is your favorite book?

MY BIG TRUCK BOOK
  12. Who is your best friend?

SEAN STECKLER

  13. What is your favorite cereal?

RICE KRISPIES

14. What is your favorite thing to do outside?

PLAY BASEBALL

  15. What is your favorite drink?

LEMONADE

  16. What is your favorite holiday?

BIRTHDAY

  17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night?

RACING TEDDY BEAR

  18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?

EGG SURPRISE

19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday?

PIZZA

  20. What do you want to be when you grow up?
HOCKEY PLAYER, BASEBALL PLAYER AND A COP!

Connors Birthday Celebration

Connor was very excited that he got to celebrate his birthday with Uncle Andy and Pop Pop. He got some really cool flyers stuff from Uncle Andy and a new book that he will be able to read all by himself. Pop Pop got him a new remote control air plane that we still have yet to figure out how it works.

Mara had to get a little prize too. A tradition that only Don's family carries on....I don't remember getting gifts on my sister or brothers birthday. She must be very special.

Connor got a new Phillies zip up jacket from Pop Pop too. He loves Phillies gear!

Samara is trying on Connors hat to see what it feels like to be a big Six year old!

Connor's reaction to opening his present from Samara, a new 54" hockey net for the basement to go with his new roller blades. Whohooo!

Connor was so happy that Mara gave him a new Hockey Net, He jumped right up and gave her the biggest hug in the entire world. He might not share it with her, but he sure does love her that she got him the best present in the entire world. He even squeezed her so tight that she cried because it hurt.

Connor and Mara's new tents from Mommy and Daddy. Connor has slept in his tent for the past three nights and then last night he said, "is it okay if I sleep in my bed again" I was beginning to wonder when his back was not going to feel as good as it does when you sleep in a comfy bed.

we even got Mimi and Poppy to join us for our celebration all the way from Punta Gorda,Fl.

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY CONNOR CLARKE, WE LOVE YOU!

LOVE,

 MOMMY AND DADDY