The Reedell Family Blog

Monday, August 6, 2012

we got our hula on...

and look.... no floaty any more for miss Angela!

Cow Appreciate Day

In honor of cow appreciation day, the girls dressed up as cows and got their free meal from Chick Filet....

it's pogo stick time

Angela was very excited to try out her new pogo stick - thanks to the Zweitzig family!

relaxing in the pool...

then you add Elyse to the mix and everyone goes crazy!!

Time to Make the Pretzels

We LOVE Auntie Anne's pretzels from the store... so we decided to try out the "make at home kind". We must say it was alot of fun and they were fanstastic - two thumbs up!

We spent the 4th quietly at the Phoenix Swim Club with the Rapones. We had a blast grilling out, relaxing by the pool and then went back to our house for some smores and sparklers. Great small celebration with friends!

Birthday Party Time

Usually we try to have the girls' party between their birthdays. This year was a bit different since we wanted to wait until Angela's school year was over (she got out on the 27th of June due to our school district being on strike) and for the weather to be warm enough for everyone to enjoy a pool party. We had the party a the phoenix swim club - had over 90 people there, and it was perfect. Great location, great party, and best of all - VERY happy kiddos!

too funny

BRAVE

It is only a matter of time before they ask for a bow and arrow after seeing BRAVE. Yet another fantastic movie - thanks Disney!

The Trail of the Lorax at the Philadelphia Zoo

The girls enjoyed a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo for the Trail of the Lorax. It was based on the original book called "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss and was all about saving the trees. The zoo had exhibits all over the grounds for the kids to learn orangatan yoga, how orangtans live, and then of course how to work with nature. Great job Philly Zoo for another FANTASTIC day!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Happy 7th Birthday Angela

Seven years ago, at 4:26am, Angela Kirstin was born at University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She was a fighter from the moment of birth and continues that today. At 7 years old, you are growing into a beautiful young woman who we are proud of everything you have accomplished. Here a few pics of Angela 7 years ago and today.... Enjoy!
Angela's first picture after birth - we call this the "pirate eye"...

this was taken right after her surgery -she was all puffed up with meds, but sleeping peacefully!

And this is today - 7 years old, totally healthy, and happy!!

We love you Princess Angela!!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Fun with Friends

Just becuase the teachers aren't have fun on strike, doesn't mean the kiddos shouldn't! The girls had several playdates with their friends....

It's Dressmaking time...

Since Angela was off from school, Grandmom Reedell came down to our house for a visit. She brought a pattern with her, then the girls picked out their favorite fabrics, and then the sewing began. The outfits turned out soooo cute!!

And the Final Products...

Hi Ho Hi Ho, it's off to striking we go

For the second time during this school year, Neshaminy School District's teachers went on strike. On june 4th, the kiddos got to sleep in and start their brief summer vacation a bit early.

But thankfully, the weather was pefect for a minor league ballgame. We packed up some kiddos (Sean, Mackenzie, Angela, and Elyse) and went to cheer the Trenton Thunder game on 10:35am. The kiddos loved pictures with the mascots, petting the "bat dogs", and of course the baseball game.