The Fine Family

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Bowling for Tots

Bowling with three year olds?? I knew there would be bumpers, but I was wondering how our little guys were supposed to get their balls down the lane. Well, they make it very easy-- A cool ramp made just for kids! Bowling was the most fun I had ever seen. And for the kid who loves numbers, you can just imagine how excited Nicholas was with the scoreboard. Cole and Nicholas did a great job taking turns (with our help of course), and baby Luke was content in his snug little world. If you haven't gone bowling with your toddler, I suggest it as a must for this summer! Make sure you catch the video at the end!

This kid is great at taking pictures lately!

Action shot!

This ball is only 6 pounds, hand me the heavy one!

Cole holding on for a strike!

Baby Luke as happy as can be!

The two crazy boys!

Nick's spare!

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Weekend with the Family

We spent our final weekend in Florida with my family-- my mom, Annie, and Rob came up to celebrate Nicholas's birthday and enjoy some time together. It was really nice. SeaWorld was the perfect place to take Nicholas. He loved it. We all had fun. Enjoy the pictures. Our trips are over and we are now home until baby comes in August (maybe July if he follows in his brother's footsteps!!) Love you all!

Scrabble Jr. was a big hit for the kid who loves his letters!

You know the way to my heart Aunt Annie- LETTERS!

Nicholas looks like the comedian of the bunch.

I hope everyone can see the family resemblance!
(Thanks Mom for bringing the plumerias for me to smell again!)

Getting ready to take on SeaWorld with my favorite aunt and uncle!

Cheesing with GaGa.

Cooling off with Daddy!

Nicholas watching Shamu

There is the big whale himself!

The Budweiser Clydesdale

Thanks for the fish to feed the sharks Uncle Rob.

"How old is the dolphin Aunt Annie?"

That's a big one!

Resting with Uncle Rob after a hard day's work.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Dinner with Mickey

Nicholas has no interest in going on rides at amusement parks, so I couldn't think of a better way to meet his favorite Disney pals than having dinner with them. For a pregnant mommy, A/C and food sounded much better than chasing them around the Magic Kingdom in the heat! So along with our godson Chris and his family, we celebrated Nicholas's birthday with Mickey and the gang. Here are the pics. It was too cute watching his face when he saw them in person for the first time.

Mommy and Nick waiting for Mickey.

Get over here Mickey, I need to hug you!

Nicholas and his buddy Mickey.

The Fines and Mickey!

Goofy is so silly!

I love you Goofy!

Pluto is great!

Donald's hug (everyone got one!)

Nick and Donald

Minnie seemed to get the biggest hug.

She kissed me on my head! Move over Mickey!

Nick's birthday cupcake!

The boys and their pal.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Poolside

We spent a lot of time outside at the pool this week at our hotel. It was a really nice pool with a slide and kiddie area. We had a very exciting time, and I was proud of Nicholas who has not gone in the water since last summer. Here are some poolside pics!

Hanging on to Daddy at first.

I'm good now, I don't need Daddy!

In the kiddie pool!

This is my devilish grin!

Swimming with Daddy!

Oh my gosh, it is nighttime and I am allowed in the pool?

Yes, I got to stay up late!

The family by the pool!

Nicholas's first slide!

Monday, June 2, 2008

"Truly great friends...

... are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget."

We got home from Florida today and I have so many pictures to post. I decided to start by posting pics of all the friends who came to visit us over the 5 days we were there. We have not seen some of you in many years, and it was awesome to have a few hours with you in person to catch up and spend time with you. I hope you know how grateful we are for you coming to see us while we were there!

I will post more pictures tomorrow and over the next few days. Get ready for some good ones!

Love you all!