Easter

April 12, 2009

Addyson loves Easter (but really, what kid doesn't- you get candy and toys)! This Easter was better than the rest because Addyson wasn't alone. The Radmacher's were here and we had good food and a lot of fun.

Easter baskets! All Addyson wanted was a kite, that was all she could talk about. So, in her basket she got one. The Easter bunny is so cheap that the kite flew maybe once but then it was done for. Maybe next year she will ask for another one but this time it will be a little nicer. (Yes, I know I spelled Dylan's name wrong)

Hunting for eggs, and posing for pics!

We tried to get pictures of the kids but all they wanted to do was eat their candy.

I think they had a good time... what do you think?

A week of fun!

April 8-14, 2009

Radmacher's in Virginia

It is so much fun to have family and friends come out to visit us in VA. It really made us feel special and it is a pretty cool place to visit. The first part of the trip we stayed at VA Beach and had a blast. It was kind of chilly but the kids didn't care the just had to go to the beach.

Then we rented bikes and rode around town. It was very hard and Rachel and I did all the work while the daddy's just sat there. These kids get together twice a year and yet they acted like they see each other every day. There really is nothing like family.

The rest of the week was so much fun, we made it to Monticello, Mount Vernon, DC, and to some cool places in Richmond.

1. This is a beautiful view from Monticello

2. Steve thought he should play Dr. Dentist with poor Dylan.

3. Steve was working really hard to make Dylan like him and by the middle to end of the trip he had him.

4. DJ and Dylan at Monticello

5. Dylan and Steve.

Thank you Radmacher's we had a fabulous time.

Sprint Triathlon

April 14, 2009

I will make this short and sweet because there is too much to blog about and the Triathlon is kind of boring. I just have to document it- so I don't forget it!

Steven and I did a Sprint Tri in April. It was my first and, to be honest, it was a fun day. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done but so worth it.

1. Yeah, that's me coming from the swim. Don't look too close or you might go blind (my stomach hasn't seen the sun for awhile). It was a pool swim and Steve and I started together. So for the first few min. I was beating him.

2. Steve coming from the swim.

3. Steve and I in the transition area. It was cool being with him. He has been a great support and I was a little scared so it was fun to be together.

4. Steve coming in from the bike.

5. Me coming in from the bike. Steve and I started the bike together and slowly Steve kept getting smaller and smaller until he was long gone. Then I knew I was all alone I wouldn't see him until the end of the race.

6. Steve leaving for the run.

7. Me leaving for the run. I was so fast the Ashley couldn't get me that good! So you get the back of me.

8. Steve coming through the finish.

9. Me coming through the finish. Don't hate on us coming through looking that "boody" it was hard.

This moment was worth every bit of the race. Seeing Addyson running up to me and the look on Steve's face was a good feeling.

We did the race with our good friends (Tann and Angela Jones). It was Ang and my first one so it was nice to have each other. We miss you guys so much.

The best part of the face as I said before was having my family there. It would not have happen if it wasn't for my awesome friend Ashley. She got up very early, drove 2 hours with us to sit in the HOT sun to support me and to watch Addyson. That is the kind of person she is. I am just so sad that she lives so far a way because I miss her a ton! Thanks again Ash.

Okay, I know it has been a few months but life has been crazy. I have so much to blog about and catch everybody up but first we have huge news that just can't wait. We have a new addition to our little family.... My life was just too easy so I needed to add a little something to the mix. This little something has kept me up through the night and into the early morning (he's up at 5:30, if you know me thats a bit too early)! This little something is our new puppy Charlie!

I know you are all thinking wow enough with the whole dog collage but there were just so many cute pictures of this little beast(he really is a little rascal but I love him). What can I say, he is the son I never had!!! Sorry Curt but this is the face that will carry on the Chandler name.

Our first family picture... aren't we cute!

This little puppy has made my Addy so happy. She still tries to carry him around but his hind legs touch the ground. He is going to be huge! She and I really needed a little something to love. We thought a baby would be good but thats obviously not the case. So maybe one day we will have both!!!

Steven and Charlie are pretty dang cute together. It was love at first sight! Charlie just follows Steven around the 5 acres and Steve loves it.