Byrd/Johnson Family: August 2010

Ralph and Jeans

Reid, Ben, Matt and I enjoyed a trip to the Samoset for a few days after the kids got out of school. Again this was a work trip for Matt and we tagged along. Tristan wasn't out of school yet :(. Unfortunately we didn't take a single picture at the Samoset but we went to Ralph and Jean's house for a night on our way home and had a blast! We also got some good pictures. It had been raining all day and then we arrived at Ralph and Jean's and the sun came out, yeah! We took the boat down river to have dinner at Spinney's. Here are Reid and Ben sporting Jean's awesome hats on the boat.

Ben with a BIG grin on his face as he helps Ralph navigate the boat home after dinner. You can see Fort Popham in the background, love this shot!

Well not a great picture of me but I loved the boat ride! And yes I'm sporting one of Jean's hats too!

The captains getting us home through the mist/fog. It was a perfect night!

Lake Placid

Matt and I were very fortunate to enjoy a short get-a-way to Lake Placid this year. Pops watched the kids for us and I tagged along with Matt on a work trip. We stayed right in Lake Placid and loved walking through the small town. The ski jumps were fun to see and some of the Olympic memorabilia. We went for walk at High Falls Gorge, see picture below, Matt loves this tree! :)

Me on the walkway on the side of the gorge.

The Falls.

Cute picture of us on a hiking trail near the falls.

We loved trying out the bobsled run. I was nervous at the top but it was great. We would like to come back and try it on snow!

Matt all ready to go!

Reid's 1st grade Concert

Here are a few pictures from Reid's 1st grade concert. Reid is wearing a purple dress in the middle right of the picture below. We went to eat pizza before the concert and Reid was all dressed up and very excited for her concert when she fell and bloodied her knee :(. Why does stuff like this always happy right before concerts or graduations etc?

Here is Reid waving to us.

Reid's principle addressing the audience.

West Branch Pond 2010

We had another great year at West Branch Pond! It was so hot up there though, since when is it 90 degree's in Greenville before Memorial Day??? Matt's parents went with us this year and I think they really enjoyed it! Most of us went for walk on some of Eric's new trails. Reid is walking with Avis and their dog in the picture below.

Reid, Ben, Eric and Avis taking a break.

Grandpa Byrd, Pops, Reid and Ben.

See the moose in the background? G&G Byrd got to see sooooo many moose on this trip!

Benny-hana still in his PJ's checking out the morning sun.

Matt fly fishing with Grandpa Byrd.

One of our little fisherman....or woman.

Group shot. Grandpa Byrd, Pops, Ben, Matt and me. Reid and Grandma Byrd in front. And the moose in the background!

Ben's Pre-K Concert

Ben's pre-k concert went very well and he seemed to enjoy himself. We sat in the balcony again just like we did with Reid's pre-k concert. Here I am with Pops and Reid.

Grammy, Reid again, and Tristan.

Ben is in the middle, with a red Hawaiian shirt on.

Now Ben is left middle, they had to remove one set of bleachers as one of the kids threw up on it!

Ben with his teachers Mrs. Cassidy and Mrs. Oakley. Ben's pre-k teacher Mrs. Sullivan was still out on medical leave.

Easter 2010

We spent Easter this spring at the condo. Reid and Ben ran around like crazy finding all the candy.

Daddy had to help Ben reach this one.

And help Reid too.

Skiing pics 2010

Enjoying a beautiful day on the mountain. From left Rusty, Reid, Matty, Megan, Isabelle, Pops, Reid and Ben. I think we are on the top of Red Devil.

Benny-man taking the jump, must be on Gee Whiz.

In the tuck.....

Ahhh I need to relax while I wait for mom to get ready!

A little sneak thru from the Coachman to the Smelt. Look at that snow on the trees.

Girls ski day 2010. Julie, me, Megan, and Carol. Let's hit Casablanca!

Roze family visit 2010

My sister Catherine and her family came for a visit this winter. They were very tired the first few days with the time change, as you can see JF and MA sleeping below. Ben is showing Aunt Catherine and PH his "new" DS.

We spent about a week up at Saddleback with Catherine and family. Unfortunately Matt was very sick during this time :(. I didn't get much sking but the kids did with Pops and Catherine. Tristan and Ben are way up on the mountain in the picture below.

I made it out! During the week we were there we got 5-6 feet of snow, arrrrgggg. It would have been so nice to be skiing with Matt in all that fresh powdah! In the picture below it's me, Catherine, T, Ben, Reid and Pops at the top of the mountain.

Here we are at our house enjoying Dunkin' Donuts...mmmmmmm.

JF working his magic with Crepe's!

Yeah Matt was able to eat Crepe's this time!

The kids, Julie and Pops enjoying Crepe's, Thank you JF!

Snowman 2010

We always try to build at least one snowman every winter. Apparently this one was a "leaner". Reid and Ben love to build snowmen or snowwomen when daddy helps.

Mother-Son and Daddy Daughter Dances

Ben and I all ready for the Mother-Son dance. There wasn't a lot of "dancing" but certainly a lot of running around enjoying the music and snack table!

Such a handsome boy.

Matt and Reid looking good for the Daddy-Daughter dance. Matt wasn't feeling very well but of course had to take Reid to the dance. Reid danced the entire time and didn't want it to end!