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Easter 2011

2011-04-24T15:36:00.007-05:00

Back to school, Birthday's & Yo Gabba Gabba!

2010-10-05T21:35:00.002-05:00

So lil David started Pre-school few weeks ago, one more year then kindergarten where did the time go? Look @ him stylin in his backpack ;)

Smiling and ready to go!

Normal pose

GG turned 80

GG & her granddaughters

GG & her great-grandsons

I too got a year older

Much love to my wife for making me cool cakes

We also took the kids to see Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE

They were happy

Very happy

Checkout all the pics from the show, special guest band was CKY & we were sooo happy to see the best Beatboxer around Biz Markie as well, too all the parents who read our blog go to this show!

Summer-Time Fun

2010-08-08T13:49:00.004-05:00

This Saturday I was one of the kids, brokeout the the super-slip-n-slide again and had some fun & well relaxation too!

Cute pie Robby Cakes

David Snyderhof from Baywatch

Double!

Woahhhhhhhhhhh

Hi Mom!

Again!

Wheeeeeeeee

Fun with Body Soap

RJ loves to be outside

Davey & I really had fun even the neighbors said to me it looks like your boys are having fun but you are have fun even more than them...good times!

Happy 4th Birthday David

2010-07-31T23:20:00.006-05:00

Our lil' man turned 4 today & another year has pasted, went to Disney, David finished his first year of pre-school, he has learned to write & type his name, he played his first organized sport in Soccer, took swimming lessons & went to VBS.

Highlights from the big day

Davey got his DS...can't look Dad playing Mario Cart Walking!

Another year another big ups to Mom, for baking Davey his cake - R2D2

David celebrated his day with his friends at Bounce U

Kids awaiting the cake

Cheeeeese

Making a wish!

Presents!!!

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwesome!

Round 2 @ home

Fully stocked with Star Wars stuff

Aqua Sand I got it Mom!

Thank you everyone!

Summer time fun

2010-07-11T19:56:00.002-05:00

So it has been awhile since I made a blog post, kinda took a break from it sorry folks. But here are some picture slideshows of some recent activities we have done in the last 3 months.

Slip n Slide

Ocean City

Father's Day

Memorial Day

Davey finishes up pre-school

A SMART afternoon @ AOW

2010-04-17T20:48:00.002-05:00

Today was America On Wheels 2nd anniversary, a great local auto museum that we go to a lot and that my VW club holds their Spring Cruise-In and Monthly club meetings. Today they had the SMART car club there, so the entrance was sprinkled with these cute little rides.

Inside Cat & the Kids test drove a Mack

David & RJ tested their skills

Snack break - seems that everything these days, David pretends it's a light saber

Wing Wing

RJ got an oreo

Oreo got RJ

Ruff Ruff

Hip Hip Hoppity

2010-04-04T19:38:00.001-05:00

Happy Easter everyone!

What a great last few days, the weather has been so beautiful, got to take the Bug out on a few trips. Davey loves the Bug.

On Friday we headed out to the park, Davey had a blast

There’s our cutie Robby Cakes playing the playground piano

Cousin Logan aka Joe Cool

Cousin Braden saying CHEEEEESE

RJ likes to swing

David has a new found glory for Star Wars, the Easter Bunny brought him a Obi Wan Light Saber…this thing was glued to his hands all day

Kids also got haircuts this weekend, long over due

Mommie’s Easter basket

Cat put on a killer Brunch today, big kudos on a great menu luv ya babe!

Logan & Pop-Pop Tift

Heather & Matt

Yum Mom

Thanks Nana & Pop Pop Snyder!

Dueling

Easter Egg Hunt @ Grandma & Grandpa Stettler’s

Nothing beats eating jelly beans off the dirt

Got one Mom!

Jon chillin with some Red

Jacob is not camera shy either

Jacob, Jenna, Jada, RJ & David

RJ loves to swing

Winter ending?

2010-03-07T21:57:00.003-05:00

So it's been awhile since my last blog post...sorry about that but I have been busy with my new job and travel. But I didn't forget about all you dailyvw fans. Here are a few random pictures from the last few weeks.

RJ sitting with Mommie after just waking up from a nap

This is a bruise for the record books; RJ must have fell on a plastic X shaped toy...too funny

Kudos to my Mom for watching the kids for an afternoon; two weeks ago Cat & I went to a nice Japanese Steakhouse and saw a movie

Davey enjoying a cup of Cocoa

Bumblebee cannon...one of Davey's favorite toy of late

Max is still on her meds and we are still taking it day by day with her Cancer...she remains in good spirits, plays with the kids and still poses for a smile or in this case a stretch :)

David's first Snowgirl

Pssst RJ you have a noodle on your nose

Yup still there Robby Cakes

This is rare...David smiling and eating!

RJ is growing up fast

RJ waiting for his breakfast

Kids checking out a BIG spider

Millipede

Lil Diggers

Silly faces

3' 3" maybe

Davey is gonna build bridges when he gets older

Davey in action

Evening stroll through the neighborhood

Mowhawks anyone?

Ahhhhhhhhh

Temps are rising so that means we can take more walks and wagon rides

RJ too likes soccer

You got it dude...two thumbs up

Broke out the net and had some soccer practice today

Blizzard 2010

2010-02-10T15:16:00.004-05:00

Got a second punch of snow today...another foot+ and still falling

RJ & Mommie...snow piles as high as RJ now

David enjoys helping me shovel

Hey I like this Daddy

Whiteout

Is this on the inside or out?

I'm cool

Kids rocking out to the Who? at Jon's Superbowl party

Max update: She is still bleeding a lot with her cancer but her weight is still up and she eats and drinks fine, she got 2 added meds to help with any more pain and antibiotics to help fight off any infections...day by day so for we just love her up.

RJ's BIG 1st Bday Party

2010-01-31T10:26:00.000-05:00

RJ Thinking ever so hard what to wish for…maybe a blue ball (inside joke it’s his favorite toy)

Daddy assisting in the wish

Big kudos to Mommie for making this neat Mickey cupcake montage…sure beats cutting cake ;)

Davey & Braden smiling away

Birthday Champ mingling

I’m 1 Pop-Pop Tift

Kids playing some wii

Piñata time…RJ get’s the first pull

Kids getting ready for the 10lb of candy rain

Score!

Present time

Big brother was a bigger helper

Look you get with no nap

Got a lot of good stuff, thank you everyone for coming to RJ’s first birthday and for all the gifts!

Wheeew what a party I need to cool down

All pics, click to play

Happy 1st Birthday RJ!

2010-01-29T00:04:00.001-05:00

Our baby boy is now 1...wow where did that year go? We will be celebrating the big first birthday with family & friends this weekend however the big celebration and surprise happened last week where we went to Disney. Here are some of the great snaps for the surprise trip

Davey & the castle @ Magic Kingdom

Stitch

Davey get's to meet Mickey & Minnie

I'm 1

Cool morning @ Epcot...but each reached high 70's, 80's so we were very pleased

Yummy foot

All smiles from Davey poolside

Yea it's like Summer

Swimming in January is fun

Palm trees & Robert sees Mommie

David was very happy to have a special lunch with the Little Einsteins

Hi my name is Dug are you my master? RJ soooo sleepy

Mickey's big magic hat

CHEEEEESE

What a character, huh?

3D Glasses are fun

David meets Lighting McQueen & Mater

Kids loving it...picture outside our room

Honey! I shrunk David

:)

Can you find the alien...oooooooooooooo

Monkey on a leash

Hello, my name is Bruce

Uhhh Mom did you see that Castle behind you?

Just keep swimming

Daisy...one of David's fav

Chip -n- Dale

Thing 1 & Thing 2 watching the show

The big kids

Donald Duck...another one of David's fav's & RJ's sure can laugh when I do the voice

I like fishies

My boys

How you doing?

June had a thing for RJ

David's best bud Leo

Gang from UP were great

MAMA LOVE

Davey

Daddy, David & Flik

Whewww what a trip...this was the scene each night so I guess they had fun.

Here are all the photos, click to play

Happy Birthday Max

2010-01-26T21:54:00.002-05:00

Max turns 9!

Kids help Max with her Birthday Frosty Paws

...and a Big Birthday hug from Davey

Sad news for Maxine

2010-01-13T16:01:00.003-05:00

So we received sad news this week...that Maxine indeed has cancer. Our vet's initial thoughts was Cushing's Disease but the levels came back much lower than expected. So we needed to go to the next step. I took her to get an ultrasound done near Philly yesterday and the photos show a mass consuming most of her bladder. There won't be any operation given the risk so for now we are taking it day by day. It breaks our heart so much to know that our daughter Maxine has this. She will turn 9 in less than 2 weeks so from each day out we are enjoying all the moments with our lil girl. Today she started a treatment of some meds to ease if there is any pain and the hope to slow it down. Keep you all posted, thanks for everyone's thoughts.

Happy New Year

2010-01-04T14:06:00.002-05:00

So 2010 is upon us...what a year 2009 was - RJ & David continue to grow and grow from our family to yours we wish you a happy and healthy 2010

Cathy & I celebrated on 12/28 a special milestone...we are together 15 years. We toasted the evening out for dinner with no kiddies (thanks Aunt Heather)

We also made some special stops during the holidays so say hi to Great Aunt Olive

...and Great Nana Snyder

Just for fun Nana brought out a picture of me when I was 3 to see if Davey would know who it was...wasn't too sure but you can definitely tell the boys & I have some resemblances

Play-doh fun anyone?

Davey the Paleontologist

Dig Dig

Found one Mom!

Paging Dr. Robert John

Ok...on my way

New Years Eve @ the Snyders

Dave live from NYC

Smile Heather

Davey ready to whoop Pop-Pop Tift on Wii

Braden looks onward

Snyder's Pub cleaned up and built a new shelf for my glasses

Needed more space...and had some spare oak so made this shelf

RJ's playing in his farmland

Yum

David is just getting over being sick...he picked up a cold somewhere along the holiday travels

Now RJ is getting a fever :(

Max had her official Cushings Disease test last week...should hear something this week if she indeed has it :(

Christmas Morning

2009-12-30T18:05:00.001-05:00

Davey's Pre-school Christmas Concert

2009-12-29T14:32:00.001-05:00

Santa Baby

2009-12-28T14:35:00.003-05:00

Smile it's Christmas boys!!!

On Wednesday I promised Davey I would take him to see the new Chimpmunks film; he enjoyed it...he even got hit on by another little girl in the theater...too cute.

Christmas Eve we went to America on Wheels to checkout the train exhibit

Video of Davey enjoying the trains at America on Wheels

RJ seems to enjoy them as well

Kids enjoying the AOW library

Even Pop-pop Tift stopped in to enjoy the fun

Mommie teasing RJ at the Christmas Eve dinner

Rainbow ring entertainment

Daddy and Davey (w/ butterknife eeeek)

Santa came

I will bang you with this mallet

awwww that's it ;)

Eyes say it all

My name is Plex

Kids digging in

RJ loved his house

and his car...a lot!

Ball

Gone = sad

Mommie's new microwave from my Dad & Sherry...Cat is happy to gain even more counter space

Christmas 2 with the Tift's

The Boys

Davey getting a new Scooby-Doo DVD

mmmmmmm bow

Davey wearing Grandma's reading glasses

Last stop of the day was at Nana and Pop-Pop Snyders

Viewfinder

Puffers!!!

A lot o' gifts

Day after Christmas all the snow melted and Sunday it was nice enough to try out the new bike

Cool dude!

Let it snow!

2009-12-21T10:52:00.003-05:00

2nd snowfall of the year and it was a decent one

Lights in the snow

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr

Mom check it out I hung the star!

Come on Dad I'm ready

Bundled Up

The Boys

Cold tooshie

RJ's first interaction with snow

Ah ha ha ha!

Couldn't of snapped this any quick Davey surprises Mommy with a huge snow chunk, RJ laughs :)

He liked it!

Music Notes

2009-12-18T15:59:00.002-05:00

Tis the season

2009-12-06T21:41:00.003-05:00

Day after Thanksgiving we did our annual outing to find a Christmas Tree; this year +1 more with RJ. Was a nice day and fun as always.

Dad this stick should do the trick

RJ bundled up w/ Mommie

The Gap

We also baked cookie this week; David was a great helper

RJ looked onward

Dad was the cutter

The Tester

Quick update on Max...things have not gotten better. The vet believes she has Liver Disease and/or Cushings Disease. She is taking some vitamins to help boost her liver, but she still is having troubles. Please keep our lil' girl in your thoughts this holiday season. :(

RJ is now pro walking like champ

So proud he is

This weekend we visited Santa...and we are happy to report David was very excited and did sit on his lap and did not cry. In fact he even told him what he wants. Very positive from just a year ago.

Listening to Santa

Candy-cane time!

RJ on the other hand...ahhh nope!

Creepy Fat-man in a red suit :0

Choo-Choo

lil elf

For our out of state fans, we got hit with about 6 inches of snow on Saturday night...now it really feels like Christmas

Davey rocking out on the iPod

Christmas Shoot 2009

2009-11-22T21:54:00.002-05:00

Playground fun & final Soccertots

2009-11-21T22:38:00.003-05:00

Seems like the warm Fall days are far and few in between; last weekend we decided to headout to the playground for some fresh air. RJ enjoyed the weather and watching his big brother.

Davey stops for a smile

Mommie strolling with RJ

Woooah that slide was static-eee

Spikey Ball :)

Davey chasing a lil girl around

RJ loved the swings

Getting tired

Today was also David's final Soccertots class; Davey & Braden with Coach Judy

David was proud to get a medal

The leaves are falling

2009-11-08T21:22:00.005-05:00

The Leaf Leap

Sunday was picture perfect Fall weather, David enjoyed jumping into leaves at our visit to The Redline's

FYI - RJ doesn't like leaves

Chris takes Davey for his own personal hay ride

OK Chris move over I can drive this thing

Max does like leaves, snapped this shot of her smiling when I was raking up some leaves at the house. Today was Max's last dosage to help clear up her E Coli. Now onto another test, hope this is over with. But what a pretty old gal.

Look closely (or click to enlarge pic) I was raking when I heard a rumble in the sky; 3 warthogs flew over. Saw them about a month ago as well. Pretty cool!

Happy 53rd Birthday errrr 29th Birthday Pop-Pop Tift

Kids ready to pounce on Cat's Choco cake

RJ WALKS!!!

2009-11-03T20:50:00.001-05:00

RJ takes his first steps @ 9 months!!!

Halloween, Phils, Raiders & Poker

2009-11-01T17:15:00.005-05:00

Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne & Fred (Velma had the night off)

Buzz & Woody team up with Scooby & Fred

Our annual Crescent Dogs this year RIP Tombstones

Was a rainy night but we were able to hit up some houses for some candy

Logan on the trails

Pop-Pop Snyder and RJ made a good team

Trick or Treat?

Wink ;)

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

Hi

Super smile anyone?

Phils are down 2-1 in WS but hope to get it even tonight

Rauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul

Russell to McFadden let's quit this game and go find girls

Raiders Family

Fan-Davey

Mommie & her boys

This would of been perfect but the ball was in the way (RJ wasn't having it much after this)

Sleepy heads

Hmmmmmmmm do I go all in?

Thinking?

Dad is this good?

I WIN!

David Pre-School Songs for Dad

2009-10-28T11:18:00.001-05:00

Wheeling it up in WV

2009-10-26T20:23:00.003-05:00

This past weekend we headed out to the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV to attend out friends wedding...with no kids (thanks Mom!). Great colors so the 6 hour drive was worth it!

All dressed up

Congrats to Jess & Brent

Brent the Groom & Brion the Best Man on our Trolley

Snap of inside the cabin; probably sleeped about 30-40 people; was pretty big

The resort was all decorated not for Halloween but for Christmas...weird but kinda neat ;)

Deer roaming the resort

CHEESE!

Max has been under the weather for the last few weeks, tests came back today she has E Coli. Please send your prayers for our old girl. She will be on meds for a bit, keep you posted.

It's RJ BEARYMAN

David loves his Leapfrog

This seems to be one of RJ's favorite toys; a PEZ lady from Bee Movie...I believe he thinks it's Mommie

Speaking of Mommie, doesn't RJ look like Cat?

So we come home from the trip to find a giant horsey in our living room, needless to say the boys love it, thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

Smiles from ear to ear

Lastly tonight was Daddy's Night at David's Preschool, was neat to see his class and to partake in the activities

A Fall Classic

2009-10-18T20:00:00.003-05:00

This past week David had a field trip to a pumpkin patch for his pre-school; chilly but fun day.

King of the Hay

RJ just being cute

Ready to plow the field

David's class (2nd row, 2nd in)

Sneak peak at David's Halloween Costume this year :)

RJ cruisin' the isles with Mommie

This weekend we finally all 100% healthy so we got to visit our nephew Brady

Brady & Uncle Dave (no I'm not stoned, I just don't like flashes)

Brady, Teen, RJ & Jason

David loves his leapfrog game...growing up too fast

Woooah what just happened?

I didn't do it

It's also baseball playoff time...last week I went to the NLDS Phillies game

Lost the game, but won the Series

Homerun!

Panoramic shot

Thanks Scott for the tix!

Lastly and a good reason for the lack of posts this month. I have been onset for a movie that my car is in. Once everything is cool to say I will release more info and post more pics but here is a sneak peak. Nice rig on the car huh?

The BIG 30

2009-10-04T15:39:00.002-05:00

Well it's official my 20's are gone, I turned 30 on Saturday and what better way to spend a relaxing day then with my family.

My Kids

Davey getting ready to help blow out the candles

Great coffee cake hun!

We spent the morning at Soccertots, where David was learning to trap the ball

mmmmmmmmmmmgoal!

RJ The Gigglebox

Took the bug out for a spin, next week she hits the big screen!

Monkeys

Hide-n-seek

Best shot of the week - My lil' Radio Flyers

Good tasting toy

King of the Jungle-Gym

Swings

My love

Max ensuring that the boys are safe

Hey girls you uhhhh wanna play?

Great weekend and thank you all for the birthday wishes!!!

Tots, Bowling, Football & Drum Solo

2009-09-27T17:53:00.004-05:00

Another fun filled weekend with the kiddies...RJ actually took his first unassisted step this afternoon...it was from one couch to another but he made a step on his own. We think he will be walking soon! Davey is getting more into his sports and interaction with other kids.

Hey coach Judy

What ball control

Davey had week 2 of Soccertots, he really enjoys running around and doing the exercises

Bath time with the boys

Splish Splash

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

David gets a tattoo

Davey enjoyed bowling

70 first game not bad

Unkee Jon providing pointers

Lil Bowler

The best hairdryer

RJ resting while Mommie looks onward at the Pro Bowler Davey

RJ & Unkee Jon chillin on gameday

RJ scoping out Pop-Pop

Drum solo anyone?

Watch Davey's Killer Drum Solo

First Dual Bath

2009-09-22T19:20:00.001-05:00

Davey starts Pre-school & Soccer

2009-09-21T20:58:00.003-05:00

David started pre-school last week, he goes Mondays & Wednesdays in the afternoon. WOW Pre-school...these kids are growing up too fast.

Welcome David

Hey cool they have a train here

His Cubby

All smiles coming out of class...he loves school!

David's projects he made in class

RJ enjoying his lunch

Davey helping Daddy prepare the Beetle for the film (more to follow on this in coming weeks)

Davey & Braden on are on the same team

Stretching

GO BIG BROTHER!!!

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Davey enjoyed Soccer Tots just as much as school

Slides & Rides

2009-09-13T19:12:00.004-05:00

Hi my name is Robert John look how big I am!

Lunch time at the Snyder household

3 more teefers have poped out

Wanna see a trick?

Tada

Yummy

Buddies...I love Max Daddy (and Max loves his food)

Grandpa Stettler talking to RJ

I wonder what is in here?

Oh hi Mom...I was uhh nothing no I wasn't in here

Look at me I can stand and play all by myself

Hey!

Climbing the Super Slide at the Palmerton Festival

Woahhhhhhhh

Davey enjoys the Super Slide...watch the end for a nice wipeout

Rides are fun

Just ask Mom how fun!

Good thinking bring the hat Mom

Merry go round

...and I'm out (look at those legs)

Glug Glug

Dalton & Davey in the Scoobie Copter

Tanks Rule!

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-09T13:48:00.006-05:00

What a busy weekend! I thought it was suppose to be for resting and not working...well at least Davey got some rest. How cute is this?

Saturday Cathy & I helped run VWFEST for our club to raise money for Cancer Research

Good day despite us looking confused :)

Sunday we had a picnic at Nana & Pop-pop Snyder's was a nice weekend so we enjoyed one last horrah in the pool

RJ Swimming it up

David keeping everyone cool

Monday was cleanup the cars and change the oil day...also water the front lawn day

RJ Smiling it up with those teefers in Daddy's Bug

Davey ready for his learner's permit

We also stopped at "The Chicken Place" as Davey calls is for lunch...we were treated with the Cow giving away toys and a Free Chicken Sandwich

I started this post with Davey sleeping and I will end it with Davey sleeping

We got wheels yo

2009-08-30T14:59:00.002-05:00

David styling in Daddy's shoes

RJ is now officially mobile, he is crawling like a champ

Oh yeah he can also stand now in his crib

Kiddies were both pretty sick this week but they remained in good spirits...see snot proof in left nostril

See all smiles and a running nose too!

David Learning how to swing like Spider-man

Look what I can do

Hi Chocolate anyone?

Teefers

This weekend was Wheels of Time here in Macungie a huge Street Rod show today was a picture perfect temp and day; David was being silly posing in front of this neat Rat Rod

Can I have one of those Dad?

Davey & Pop-pop Snyder

Ahhhhhhhhh relaxing

OK can we go now I'm tired

Best of all they had a moon-bounce!

A weekend in NYC

2009-08-23T20:32:00.002-05:00

Mamma Mia! Our first stop in NYC this weekend to celebrate Cat's 30th Birthday was at a Broadway show, Mama Mia! It actually was both a first for us and we were impressed. Honestly I probably would go to another (please don't tell my guy friends).

After the show we headed out to Times Square for dinner and a toast

After a brief intermission in the room we headed back out to Times Square for the madness

If you look at the top you can see the 2009 crystal ball

Not a bad self snap shot huh

We took a tour through the boroughs since we really are clueless about the city, buildings a lit up at night, here is the Chrysler Building

Empire State Building

Woolworth

Ground Zero...years later and seeing this live made us very sad

The Skyline @ night

Radio City

NEMS!

We had to visit the M&M World to bring home some goodies for the kids...in case you don't know David kinda has a thing for Nems

Times Square at Daybreak

The Sphere from the WTC and the eternal flame

Lady Liberty...seeing the Statue of Liberty in person was unbelievable, a must see for anyone

Mamma Mia Cat!

I'm just as tall

Cheese

More cool Liberty shots

Breathtaking

Next time we have to go up inside, currently it's month's wait to even get the chance too

Ellis Island

Picture Perfect Day it was

Happy 30th Birthday Mommy

2009-08-16T20:26:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday Cat...the best present of all is her two boys!

"Unedited...more funny"

Despite the growl Max tail is wagging...she take a beating from the kids but I think she loves it

Gigglebox

RJ is begining to get around pretty good, semi-crawling and rolly-poley-oley

David's Big Day & more!

2009-08-09T10:45:00.005-05:00

HIGHLIGHTS & MILESTONES:
- David Turns 3
- RJ cuts 2 teeth & can hold his bottle now
- Cat ditches the glasses & goes back to contacts
- Dave's Bug to be featured in a Major Motion Picture

Is that a good enough list to not post for two weeks? :)

For David's Birthday we spent the day at The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philly. Kids switch things they like faster than they change their underwear. David's latest is Dinosaurs. This museum had tons of bones and other neat exhibits so we packed up the boys and headed to the city.

Yeahhhhhhhhhhh

Davey & Mommie

I Think RJ would have tried to suck on T-Rex if I let him

Happy Boy

David's fav Triceratops

Davey digging for fossils

Ride that Tortoise Davey

Ummmm Daddy this one looked at me funny

You would make the same face if you just realized thousands of bees are behind you!

This is for sure an endangered species

Awwwwwww a Baby Droolasaur

Word up Yo!

Birthday Dinner; Grandma plays Dinos with Davey

Best part of Birthday...a sundae duh!

Davey & Grandparents

The look you get when you say "Hey kids smile for Daddy!"

This past week my big news is that I have been asked by a major Movie, to have my car featured as the main vehicle for the lead Actress. In addition I have been asked to drive the Bug in a few scenes. I cannot publish anything more as I signed a hush-hush document. Once I can say more, I will!

Davey sitting in front of Bette Davis's 1940 Buick...sure beats our 2008 Passat Wagon!

Davey loves this lil Race Car at America On Wheels

Happy Birthday Dalton!

Refreshing

Move over Joe Cool...Hello RJ Cool

Davey wishes Braden a Happy 3rd Birthday

Pretty Mommie (with no glasses) & Mommie Jr. :)

David's 3rd Birthday Party

2009-07-25T22:40:00.007-05:00

Yesterday we celebrated David's 3rd Birthday at the Macungie Park, next Friday is actually his Birthday but we were glad to celebrate on a warm sunny day with family & friends, enjoy the video featuring Spider-man himself.

Cat did an AMAZING job on the cake!

David blowing out his candles...seems like he is a pro now

Davey & Braden gearing up for the cake & presents

David was blessed and recevied many gifts from family & friends, thank you all!

Presents!

Playing the blues

Kids making the villian faces

Davey blasts his Villian with his Spidey-webs

Where's Spider-man?

Down to the last drop

1...2...3...PULL!

Spidey lurking around the corner

Look who stopped by...an old friend of Daddy's, Spider-man himself!

Jason & Jon with Spidey

Spidey's #1 fan, Braden

Gage & Spidey

Nana Snyder & Spidey

Teen & Spidey (very funny pic)

RJ & Spidey...take note no Davey w/Spidey he still has a phobia of people in costumes; maybe next year

More games

Jacob goes up top

Great spot kido!

Of course look where Davey puts his :)

The big winners

The lil winners

Look out here comes a Jonnie-man

David 3 yrs, RJ 6 mos

2009-07-18T15:57:00.001-05:00

Rolling, Smiles, Wedding, Cars

2009-07-12T18:34:00.001-05:00

Rolling RJ & Davey cheeeeese

RJ smiles after carrots...what we didn't show is how he broke out in some hives an hour later

Smiling because I eat too!

Hey Dad I think I can fix the Tivo

Congratulations to Nathan & Crystal!

Cheese-n-crackers

The 3 Dave's at Deutsche Classic

Vaca to OCMD

2009-07-05T20:42:00.004-05:00

This past week we packed up the wagon and headed down to the shore condo in OCMD, was great to get away and spend time together as a family. This was also RJ's first trip!

So I can put sand in here?

Mommie and Big Baby

Walk this way

The Surf

The Natural Fauhawk

Family Photo

More cuteness

Annual hold up a crab and smile shot (well Davey wasn't thrilled)

Davey enjoyed the rides on the boardwalk

Future Rider?

RJ doing what he does best...nawing

Mommie and David planning an adventure

We visited a Frontier Town outside of Ocean City

Lil' Cowboy

Davey & I panned for GOLD

Hitchhiker

This was hilarious...after a long afternoon at FT Davey fell asleep with his swirl pop

Daddy I got a WIFI signal

Phillips Crab House

3 Stooges

Glad to have the Marzen family down for a few days (at least Logan looked at the camera)

Here are a few video clips

Woooweee!!!

WOW says Davey...sorry clip is a little jumpy the Digicam mpg doesn't do too well with a lot of action

We are at the beach!

Will post some more videos tomorrow!

RJ can sit...kinda ;)

2009-06-13T22:54:00.001-05:00

Family Funtime

2009-06-06T14:25:00.002-05:00

Today we took the bug for it's longest road trip to Dripfest 2009 a local VW show; Mommie and the boys smiling after a killer Pizza lunch

Davey is ready to drive...I think

Last weekend we went to Shankweilers to see UP; it got chilly once the sun went down so Mommie and RJ snuggled it UP

Beautiful Mommie and Baby RJ

Davey enjoyed the snacks

Davey didn't mind snuggling with Daddy either

RJ Lounging with Max

RJ is really happy these days especially when he can stand

My Daddy thinks it's funny when he put his hat and sunglasses on me

Future Phillies DH

Davey is starting to enjoy more vehicles these days, finally broke out the HOT WHEELS Big Wheel

Vaaaaaaaaaarooooooooooom

We also had a local Carnival come to Macungie...Davey drove a purple motorcycle just like Pop-Pop...except for the purple part :)

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-26T18:11:00.002-05:00

We took Davey for his first miniature golf outing, hole 3 he got a hole in 1 all by himself

Surprisingly he was into it all the way through

Memorial Day we visited the Silfies family up the line; was a warm picture perfect day for a dip in Aunt Karen & Uncle Mark's pool...RJ loved his first dip

Davey enjoyed being in the big pool with Grandma despite that serious look

RJ was pooped from the sun, checkout his hand on his knee too cute

Then today my last day off after a nice long weekend; I went with Mommie, David & RJ to music class to enjoy the sounds of the 12 toddler symphony

David's sticker said NEAT!

MD2, Bronchiolitis, Cuteness, Golf, Shoeroom

2009-05-17T19:56:00.003-05:00

This past Wednesday I took off work since that last two weeks I have been traveling on business. Last Sunday I was pretty sick so Mother's Day for Cat was not so fun. Wednesday we titled MD2 (Mother's Day 2). We decided to go to the Lehigh Valley Zoo; it was a nice day and we were excited to see the African Penguins get fed.

We saw tortoises, hawks, bald eagles, snow owls, camels, emu's and so much more but all David wanted to see was Giraffe's...guess we need to make the trip to Philly this summer to the big zoo

So half of MD2 was good...around 5pm David came down with a fever of 102 and RJ with 99.9 so we headed to the Dr. They both are on the nebulizer now for a little bronchiolitis they have.

RJ didn't like it at first

David is familiar with the treatment as you recall he had it two year ago

And now for some more happy pics, enjoy the cuteness

Saturday I played in a golf tournament; we shot a 74; 5 strokes better than last year, was nice to get out and swing the clubs with the boys

Today I worked more on the closet...getting close to being finished

I finally have a room for all my shoes ;)

Spring Family Photo

2009-05-11T12:34:00.000-05:00

It was about that time to get a new family photo, enjoy the new family shots!

1, 2, 3, 4 everybody smile

The kiddies

I think this one is pretty cool

Sir RJ

lil Devil

Tilt and smile

RJ's Baptism

2009-05-03T20:37:00.003-05:00

Our little man got Baptised today at St. John's Luthern Church in Slatington. Same place where myself, Cathy & David did.

Our kiddies growing up fast

Celebration with the family

Logan had a thing for Nathan...THE STARE

So Grandma wanna come over later?

Jon & Pappy Silfies

Mammy Silfies and RJ

Grandama Stettler & David

All smiles from Pop-Pop & Nana Snyder

First Food, Hershey, New Room

2009-04-27T08:15:00.003-05:00

Today we tried to give RJ some Rice ceral, the kid always wants to be at the table and mouths it like he wants to eat so we gave it a shot. Max watched over and clean the plate when a drop would fall.

Not sure how much went down, but he seemed to enjoy it

Growing up so fast all ready, our cutie pie

We stopped off a a local VW show outside of Hershey for some parts for the Bug, was a warm sunny day. Cool classes huh?

Davey got new sunglasses too

Hello Chocolate World

Of course the shot with Daddy in it, the kids are looking away

The all new Reeses Weight Watchers Sundae ;)

The Tour was fun each year David enjoys more

Enjoyed the ride

Pooped from a long day

We also are putting our final touches on our living room, we got new carpet, painted the walls and rearranged.

Got a new TV too

Much more space for the Kids to play

We love it

Especially went it's TV night!

Congrats to Christine & Jason

2009-04-19T18:36:00.003-05:00

This Saturday David & I were honored to be in Jason & Christine's wedding. Here are some shots from the wedding. This one of David that Cathy took is by far my fav; he looked so cute but so stylish.

Congrats again guys!

Our lil man

Daddy & Davey

Nana & Pop-Pop Snyder

Lil RJ

Daddy & RJ (I think I count 3 chins now)

RJ is getting sooooooooooo big

Mommie so pretty with her lil man & his mic

I love this mic

Ohhhh mic

BONK

Bye mic hello sombrero

Oh noooo my mic

At last we meet again

Ahhhhh what a night

Happy Easter

2009-04-12T21:19:00.002-05:00

Easter time is best spent with family - Jacob, Jada, RJ, Jenna & David

I found one!!!

Becoming a true hunting pro

That Easter Bunny sure leaves em' in the darnedest places

Max wanted in on the action

The loot

RJ watching his big bro

Miss Jada & Sleeping RJ

Easter Bunny visited Nana & Pop-Pop Snyder's too

Hippity Hoppity

2009-04-05T21:50:00.001-05:00

Gotta listen to the audio for cute soundtrack ;)

Spring-time is fun

2009-04-05T20:18:00.005-05:00

Wow are you kidding me; RJ is 9 weeks all ready? He had his well checkup this past week; all went well. He has a little weez of a cold but Dr. said nothing to be worried about as it's not in his chest. He weighed in around 14lbs. 3oz. and seems to be growing by the minute. Dr. said he looks like a 4 month old.

Lately RJ loves to smile; I'm talking not a smurk a full on ear to ear smile :)

Chunky huh

Davey with his choco teeth, RJ thinking where is mine? This is what happens when Daddy just has the kids ;)

Davey loves his kickballs; what a happy kid

The other week we took at drive to Pop-pop's garage to give the bug a tune-up for the Spring season.

Do we have a future Dubber here; Davey loves to helpout with tools...what a pro!

Happy First Birthday Cousin Logan

Couch Potatos

Davey pretending to be RJ

Took a trip to Leesport to the craft show; Davey enjoyed the Bahhhh Baaaas

Nice Hair

Egg Hunt

Was a cold morning, but Davey enjoyed himself

The loot

Braden & Davey play-buds

Monkey man

Coolin' off with Rita's

Visit to Crayola

2009-03-21T10:29:00.002-05:00

The Crayons are falling!!!

Davey loved putting in the tokens and getting markers

Only place where you can draw on the walls

My little picaso

Hey Dad I totally like this

Pizza mats are fun

Indoor sidewalk chalk alley woohoo

Modeling clay is really cool too

Let's color

Pretty windows

How crayons and markers are made

Front and center

All aboard the Family Train

The crayon of all crayons

Spring Tease, Changing RJ & Happy Bday Sherry

2009-03-08T20:37:00.004-05:00

This past week RJ started to bring on the smiles, Cat figured out with a lil tickle to the lips he smiles.

Dad relaxing with his two boys, all SMILES here

RJ at 5 weeks seems to be mastering holding his head up

Profiling

Yum Yum Tongue

This weekend the weather was nice and warm, Davey enjoyed one of his outside toys from Christmas, thanks Nathan & Crystal; Davey may be a future MLB Homerun hitter (minus the HGH)

Happy Birthday Nana Snyder

David also has been enjoying making drawings even given himself tattoo's, thank god for washable markers

Lastly Davey has been potty training; some days are better than others the bad ones is when he wants to be a big boy and stand...checkout the wall whoops!

Ruby Tuesday on a Sunday

2009-02-22T15:37:00.001-05:00

Today was our first outing with RJ & Davey in a social setting. We went to Ruby Tuesday's for lunch today. Food & Salad was great RJ slept the whole time and Davey well he eats like a bird.

Mommie and the newbie RJ

Cheeeeese

Mommie and lil Davey (nice one)

Also today we tried out RJ in the swing...David never really like it but so far RJ seems to dig it.

Davey is a big help with little brother

Davey also is into guitars now, he loves to jam out to the Wiggles

Life in Black & White

2009-02-15T14:35:00.001-05:00

A wonderful week

2009-02-09T22:14:00.003-05:00

RJ is over a week old all ready...geez next thing you know it he will be driving a car ;) This past week RJ had a check-up at that Dr. and everything checked out perfectly. He was back to his birth weight. We want to thank everyone for their warm wishes, thoughtful gifts and making RJ's birth such a great one.

David & RJ trade presents...as you can see reactions were different

Unkee Jon stopped by to introduce himself

Great Nana Snyder as well

RJ & Nana Snyder

RJ & Pop Pop Snyder

First bath at home...RJ loved it (ummmm no; but what baby does)

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh ok that's better Mom

A Super Sunday

2009-02-02T15:08:00.002-05:00

What's better than watching a PA Football team win? How about bringing the newest member to the Snyder family home.

Bundled up and ready to come home

What a cutie huh?

All ready settling in

I got my wish to sit by the fire with my two sons and watch the BIG GAME!

It's all about the family

2009-02-02T15:00:00.001-05:00

WOOHOO I'm a big brother!!!

Davey get's to hold RJ for the first time, and is all smiles

Nana & Pop-pop Tift

Nana & Pop-pop Snyder

Grandma & Grandpa Stettler

Cousin Gage

Auntie Heather

Cousin Braden

Cousin Logan

GG

Introducing RJ

2009-01-29T23:21:00.004-05:00

Robert John Snyder was born today January 29, 2009 at 9:03pm he weighed in at 9lbs. 5oz. measuring 22in. Cathy & Baby RJ are resting up and are doing well, thanks to everyone for their kind wishes & support!

Overdue

2009-01-24T19:21:00.005-05:00

So David was 6 weeks early which means RJ will be late huh? Today was Cathy's due date, it came and went. So what's the plan from here? We are meeting with the Dr. to review what our birthing plan will be this coming Monday. This past Friday the thinking was if RJ doesn't come this weekend Cathy will be scheduled to be induced on February 2nd...yeah 9 days past her due date. Needless to say Cat is not the happiest camper right now. Please be thinking of us till our announcement is made. Oh and it's not that she isn't trying...she is doing laps around the house, drank a glass of wine & well ummm I'm trying to help the process too.

Till then take the guess RJ's weight poll >>>

The other night I gave Davey a bath slicked his hair down; well let's just say move over Clark Kent!

Up...up & away!

Progress update on the Master Closet, Pop came over today to help tweak the electric and we finished up the insulation getting closer & starting to look like a room!

Snow is Fun

2009-01-11T19:55:00.005-05:00

This weekend we were suppose to get a super storm...well we didn't get hammered but we did get a few inches. Enough to warrant the snowsuit and to go out and play.

Mommie bundling up lil Davey

Oh let's go Daddy!

Crunch...crunch

This is fun!

Let's roll

Davey & Max

Max in the snow acts like she is a young pup; she turns on the high gear and tears it up. She bails it a lot but that doesn't stop her from having fun.

Davey's first sleigh ride; he enjoyed it

Can you believe I make my kid shovel my walks ;)

Getting Closer

2009-01-07T10:43:00.003-05:00

Yesterday we had what could be our last level 2 ultrasound checkup at the Perinatal Center, all went well. RJ is measuring in at 7lbs. 6 oz. If Cathy goes to her due date we could see a 8lb baby! What a hump huh?

A common question that everyone asks "Is Lil Davey excited for a new brother?" He is he points to Mommies belly and says Robert clear as day. But sometimes I wonder if he wishes to be a girl...this morning he wore Mommies hair thing around the house :)

Happy New Year to all!

2009-01-02T11:55:00.002-05:00

Davey in his 'Nice' coat...see David for the longest time only wanted to wear his red jacket. He refused to wear his yellow winter coat. Well this Christmas Nana & Pop-Pop Tift got him a new snow suit. Cathy tried this on him and said nice coat! Now he calls it 'Nice Coat'.

:)

Camera Phone Pic from our dinner last week to celebrate Cathy & my 14 year togetherness

Four Christmases

2008-12-26T17:36:00.004-05:00

Davey waking up to Christmas morning!

This year everyone was nice enough to come to us, with Cathy getting ever so close to her due date this helped us out a bit. Thanks again to all the families who visited us.

Santa wuz here

Davey multi-tasking

Vehichles was the theme this year

Mom got a Netbook from Santa

Dad got a lot to put together

David got tons

Father and his two sons

Cathy dreaming of poping the cork soon!

Peeping Davey

The Snyder Family:
TOP - Dave Sr., Jonathan, Dave Jr., Nathan, Jason
BOT - Sherry, Cathy (RJ), David III, Crystal, Christine

The Classic Radio Flyer Tricycle

The Stettler Family
Dave, David, Cathy (RJ), Sue, Lexi, Jeff

It's offical we have a kids table now for dinner

Holy smokes Batman the Tift family rolls deep

Kids mauling Pop-Pop to get to Santa's re-visit

Davey is a pro

The Tift Family:
TOP - Matt, Heather, Braden, Dale, Logan, Nancy, Hazel
BOT - Dave, Max, David, Cathy (RJ)

Bump Check @ 35 Weeks

2008-12-24T12:23:00.002-05:00

Cathy received her last shot today woohoo no more boo boos. The holidays are right upon us but soon we will be receiving the best gift of all...a new member of the Snyder Family. So whatcha' think, Cat grew a bit in the last 30 weeks?

(Week 6)

Bear Mountain rarrrrrrrrrrrrraw!!!

2008-12-21T16:41:00.002-05:00

This past weekend we had some decent winter weather. Today we thought it would be fun to go checkout the slopes at Bear Creek Mountain. It's pretty cool that we have a skit resort practically in our backyard. Too bad we don't ski...someday maybe.

We had a nice lunch at 'The Grille'

Davey with one of his patent faces

Power to the POTTY!

2008-12-19T15:53:00.003-05:00

Davey has been amazing us this week; using the potty all by himself. We have him in big boy undees and he usually gives us a sign or wierd look, and we ask him do you have to go pee-pee?Sure enough he is brave and does it all by himself. WOOHOO!!! If we can get one out of diapers before the other one comes that will be a blessing!

Have a Frosty Holiday Season

2008-12-17T21:18:00.001-05:00

34 Weeks

2008-12-14T22:09:00.001-05:00

Tis the season

2008-12-14T18:33:00.004-05:00

This past week I traveled out west to San Francisco & Oakland, CA to visit one of the new accounts I will be working on. It was nice to be in Cali again but being away from the family was hard especially since Cat is now 34 weeks. We were able to explore a little bit; didn't take any cool pics really other than these two from when I was walking to dinner one night. Hopefully I'm done with travel until after RJ is born.

Huge tree in Oakland right off the Bay

This weekend was also the Fryuaff's Annual Ugly Sweater Party; I'll spare you with some silliness and show you just nice shot of Cat & I. In case you are wondering why I'm wearing a Dicky and dressed like a geek. I went as Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation.

I also forgot to snap a pic of our tree; here it is freshly decorated with some Santa crafts.

I really missed Davey this week, one thing to report is he has been improving on his talking. He is even starting to string a few words together. But most impressive of all is he can count to 5 on his own. 1-10 & ABC's when you help him.

Saturday Santa and the Alburtis Fire Co. came through wishing us a Merry Christmas

Special thanks to Grandma & Grandpa for watching Davey overnight Saturday, Davey loves Gram...waaa.

Davey's best bud is Gage, he looks up to him loves to play with him at Grandma's.

Tom Wilson is Funny

2008-12-07T13:09:00.002-05:00

This past week I got word that Tom Wilson would be coming to Philly to the Helium Comedy Club to do his stand-up. For those who don't know Tom; his most famous role was he played Biff in the Back to the Future Trilogy. And for anyone who doesn't really know me I am a pretty die hard BTTF fan. Tom was hilarious, Cathy & I both enjoyed the show; it was nice to get out on a date and laugh it up. After the show he stuck around to sign autographs and take pictures. Very nice guy. If you need a laugh watch this>

Cat & Tom

Picked up Tom's CD and he was nice enough to sign it; will fit nice into my collection.

Here are my other two cool Biff related items I own; Helmet from BTTF II signed "Biff to the Future, Tom Wilson"

Tom also paints here is his Big Pop Fun "Pit Bull" signed by Tom

Checkout the rest of my BTTF Collection here>

Santa in Slatington

2008-12-06T14:30:00.003-05:00

This morning we went to Slatington Elementary to have breakfast with Santa. Davey has this thing for people in suits or getups' yeah he doesn't really like them. The whole drive there he was saying Santa...but crunch time no go.

Santa was still nice and gave Davey a candy cane and pencil

One last try to sit on his lap...

Nope...ok maybe next year ;)

Cardboard cutouts on the other hand are fun - The Grinch

How Davey stole Christmas

Rudolph guide my sleigh tonight

The NL Dawg

Tree

Kiddies

6 weeks to go

2008-12-05T16:18:00.003-05:00

32 weeks 4 days

Cathy had a checkup this week, she is doing very well. All signs point that she will go full term. RJ is also doing well all measurements are good; he weight is 5lbs. 3oz. Keep everyone posted if anything changes. Here are some additional ultrasounds from awhile back (stupid scanner was on the fritz).

Tree Time

2008-11-30T18:00:00.005-05:00

To carry on our tradition we went for our tree after Thanksgiving Day, we headed up to Miller's Tree farm in our old hometown in Slatington. Davey enjoyed himself running thru the maze of trees

Wee man & wee tree

The 3 Davids'

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese

Davey watching Daddy cut the tree down

How's it going Daddy?

Almost there?

Sweet all cut!

Give Thanks

2008-11-27T20:49:00.006-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I know I have been slacking on the posts but all for good reason. First an update on Cat, she will be 32 weeks this Saturday. Her visits have been normal and good, everything is going well. She has the typical 3rd trimester aches n pains and running to the bathroom every 20 mins. The other night she did have about 5 contractions we believe they were braxton hicks since they didn't increase. Keep you all posted, but so far so good.

I also have been busy with work. I attended the MITX Awards in Boston, MA last week. We won for Best Online Commerce for Rockport.com. My next adventure may be San Fran, not too good timing with baby on the way but I'm sure we can work it out.

My Art Director Teil and myself accepting the award, it was a pretty big deal of an event, MITX is the largest and most prestigious interactive awards competition in the country; we both were very happy to take home the gold.

Another glam shot, nice bed head hair right....pffft ;)

We also have been busy with some house additions. RJ's room is almost ready thanks to Mom Sue & Mom Sherry for helping out Cathy. The animal theme really came together nicely.

My other big project is converting the dead space above our garage into a walk-in closet.

It works out well that we were able to blow a hole in the wall in our master bath to lead into this space. Should be a nice upgrade for all our clothes. Special thanks to Dad & Jon for helping me kick start the project.

Now for some more Thankful family shots:

Davey & Cousin Braden saying cheese

Logan now joins the boys for the Thanksgiving photo op

Dad, Mom & Cathy

ahhhhh what a week, nothing beats a hot bath :)

Trains are #1

2008-11-09T21:40:00.002-05:00

Quick post this Sunday; I have some ultrasound pics to post from Cat's 29 week checkup this week but the scanner is being silly once again. Checkup went well, RJ now is about 3lbs! He is growing fast can't believe we are hitting the 30 week mark all ready. Above was a picture from today's trip to the Train convention in Allentown. Davey really like trains, he has been watching Polar Express about 2-3 times a day. We got him a real-deal Lionel Thomas set for Christmas.

I forgot to post this the other week when the Phils won the World Series, lil' Davey is trying to give the #1 ;)

Davey's First Vote

2008-11-05T16:55:00.003-05:00

Yesterday we hit the polls, I let Davey place my vote...he wrote in Buzz Lightyear go figure. Now only time will tell if our new President-Elect Obama will get our country back on track.

Happy Halloween

2008-11-02T19:29:00.002-05:00

Cheeeeeeeeeeese it's Halloween!!!!

Spidey & Superman Cruiser

Let's Roll

Start the looting

Octo-Logan

Too many choices

Davey & Braden chillin' after the long haul.

Perfect Couple

Here are the pics from Jon's Spoooooooky Halloween Party

Smiles, Max doing well & RAIDERS

2008-10-28T11:47:00.001-05:00

Davey smiling while having fruit roll-ups stuck in his bottom teeth :)

This past week was a busy one, from Max having surgery on her ear (which she is recovering well), stitches come out Friday. We also had a check-up with the Dr's, Cathy & Baby RJ are doing well at 27 weeks. We also having preparing more for our closet expansion project. Phillies World Series excitement. Then the Snyder's traveling to Baltimore to support our visiting Oakland Raiders.

View all pics here>

Maxine Update

2008-10-22T10:17:00.000-05:00

Max is recovering well; the procedure just fine to drain her Hematoma in her left ear. She has a lot of stitches a bald ear & shaved leg but is still cute as a button. She hates wearing the cone, what dog doesn’t right? She is set to have the stitches removed in 10-14 days. Thanks for everyone’s thoughts!

They shaved her leg for the IV and shave & stitched her ear

:(

Get Better Max & Fall Days

2008-10-20T10:45:00.002-05:00

First need to start with Max is at the Vet today to have a Hematoma releaved from her left ear. Last night I was petting her and I noticed a large bubble in the inside of her ear. This happened very abruptly sometime Sunday, so today Cat took her to see our Vet they believe it could be caused by a blood vessel bursting or trauma. She does scratch her ears a lot with her allergies, so thinking that is. Rather than it getting larger and playing a waiting game they are giving her anesthesia to fix it :( Please keep our lil' girl in your thoughts; I will make updates to the site once she is ok.

This weekend after we went to church we hitup the Fall Canal Days in Walnutport, PA, it was a picture perfect Fall day, crisp and sunny just ask Spider-Man.

We enjoyed all the fall food, Davey loved the Automated Musical Bag-pipes orchestra thingy

He probably would have stayed they forever watching and listening to the music

Davey loves to go to Grandma’s because she has a great DVD collection, so much he falls asleep in the car with one in his hand.

New Room & Warm Fall Days

2008-10-12T19:15:00.006-05:00

This week we put the finishing touches on Davey's new room. He is officially out of his crib and into his new Car bed. He is pretty happy, so far so good with him adjusting to the new room. We decided to skip the toddler size and go right to a twin. Davey is all smiles and loves to play in his bedroom. RJ will take over Davey's Nursery room.

Lil Cars Table for his reading activities (Davey saying Cheese)

This I am most proud of, I took an old an dresser and restored it to this toolbox look-alike

I must admit taking tires and dipping them into paint and driving them on the walls was fun

Burn out tracks

Donuts anyone?

This weekend we hitup the local Pumpkin patch, it was a beautiful perfect fall day (CHEESE #2)

They had the same cutouts from last year, Davey thought it was funny to stick his whole head thru the hole (Cheese #3)

Mommie are you pregnant or just holding a Pumpkin or both?

Davey growing like corn (Cheese #4)

Free Daddy-powered wagons

lil Kids Hay-maze

Done!

Sandbox no Cornbox yes

Cheese #5

mmmm...pumpkin pie & whipped cream rocks!

Sunday we had a car show here in Macungie, this shot turned out nice

Spooku Pumpkin cookies

Daddy & Pop-pops VWs

Davey loves to pretend drive the Dune Buggy

Cheese #6 :)

He lives in lair

2008-10-07T20:22:00.001-05:00

Daddy's Weekend

2008-10-05T17:48:00.002-05:00

This weekend was my birthday...yeah I'm getting old. But getting old doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. On Friday my Brother & Mom joined us for a killer Lunch at Teppan Japanese Steakhouse.

Davey's appetizer was a lemon...that pucker face never get's old.

This was Davey's reaction to seeing the firey chef light the grille on fire.

Davey enjoying time with Unke Jaaaahan (Jon)

So over the last vacation Davey figured out you can watch movies on my laptop, so now everytime I have it open he wants to watch lil clips on YouTube.

Bider-man, choo choo, barneeeeee or buddies

This time it was Choo-choo

Belly-cam

Sunday was beautiful fall day, there was a local charity car show at Becky's Drive-In we took the Bug, first actual show for it

Nana & Pop-Pop stopped over to say hello, the show had hay rides, fire engine rides & Pop-Pop Tift rides :)

Davey also met a new friend Ryan, they enjoyed posing in front of Herbie

Is that what I think it is?

Moon Bounce!

The caged beast

Great weekend, thanks to everyone for the Birthday wishes & thanks to my wifey for the Raiders Tickets.

Carolina Vacation

2008-09-20T22:30:00.005-05:00

This past week we headed south for some sizzling warm temperatures to enjoy one last hurra before summer is gone. Round trip was about 1500 miles, we had a nice time enjoying the beach. Thanks again to Jess & Chris for inviting us down!

As you can see the beaches were all ours, we entered in a National Park off Murrell's Inlet, SC

Davey loved the sand

Not so much the water, I tried to teach him the Skim board but he wasn't having it. Water was super warm.

Big Kid skimming it up

Dig...dig...dig

Mommie at 22 weeks now!

The guys got a round of Boccie Ball in

Davey & Dalton got along quite well; we think they could pass for brothers ;)

Wagon fun time

We hitup the Aquarium again

Davey under the sea

Having some fun with the Blowfish

Rays

Fishies

Not Obama, Not McCain, SHARKEE FOR PRESIDENT!

Oh my that's a butterfly

Mom & David with the Killer whale at Crabby Mike's (yumming seafood place)

Crawfish anyone?

Hold on tight

On the way home we took the scenic route through Shenandoah, VA beautiful rolling mountains

RJ NOW IN 3D!

2008-09-11T20:27:00.002-05:00

I guess the one perk about having a prior history of pre-term is you get alot of pictures. This past Wednesday we had a level 2 checkup. Again all is good, measures, weight & Mommie is good too. Pretty cool, that this time we got some 3D pictures.

No that is not hair, but RJ's head pushing up on the glass as the Dr. called it ;)

Not 3D but a super cute profile shot

JUST WIN BABY!

2008-09-08T06:47:00.001-05:00

From Lil Davey

Short post this week, GO RAIDERS!

How we spent our Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-01T20:16:00.003-05:00

We had another good checkup this past week, baby is growing well and Mommy is good too. Here are our latest ultrasounds at 19 weeks.

Cat & I celebrated her extended birthday with Tea Time at the Lavender & Lace Tea house in Emmaus, we had a nice brunch. Very peaceful, great food and smooth tea!

Happy Birthday Love!

We had a few BBQ's this weekend to say goodbye to summer.

Davey playing Bean bags with Dalton

OK Let's play!

Rollin' in style

Our big change this weekend was getting new rides.

We traded in Cathy's RDX for a Passat Wagon and my Passat for a Jetta Wolfsburg. We needed more space, a little better gas mileage and best of all lowering our payment.

Mommy's new Passat Wagon

Daddy's new Jetta Wolfsburg

We have been hitting up the hillside ice cream place here in Macungie, Pop Pop Snyder bought him his very own ice cream, nice beard huh?

Live to Ride...Ride to Live

Today we were at the Fryauff's BBQ, nice day to relax with friends

Davey likes to smile extra hard sometimes

Davey & Jonah had fun

Let's play who's got the sexiest belly button?

Davey

Daddy

or Mommy? Sorry hun, you win! Last two days the baby has been pressing hard on her belly, crazy button huh?

Date, Cakes, Smiles, Rides & Slides

2008-08-24T20:14:00.005-05:00

Friday Night was date night for us, my Mom graciously offered to watch lil' Davey overnight so Cat & I went out on a date. We went to the new Texas Road House for Dinner then took a Cruise in the Bug into town. The Wheels of Time car show was this weekend in Macungie so I fit right in, plus the temp was perfect for cruising with the top open. Then we watched a movie at home and decided to hitup a nice breakfast before picking up the wee-man. Mommie was all smiles after she filled her belly :)

Davey also has been on a birthday kick with his friends Dalton & Dakota turning 3. Here are some pics from the parties:

Davey loves his cake

Get'in a ride

Slides are his fav

Woah

mmmmmmmmmmm...more cake

The highlight of Wheels of Time - Grave Digger up close & personal

This past Thursday Nana & Pop-Pop Snyder took Cat & Davey to Dorney Park here are some rides & slides

Merry go round time

Davey looking to make a move on this girl (LOL)

Davey & Nana

Davey & Pop-Pop standing out in front of where Daddy once worked

Getting ride for a slide

Time to get wet

Funny face

Looks like chilly water

Grab it...grab it!

It's seems we can't pass the Bug in the garage or the driveway anymore without Davey wanting to get in for a quick ride

Even Max jumped in too

ROOOOOOOWWW BARK HOWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Have a good week everyone!!!

Happy Birthday Mommie

2008-08-17T20:59:00.004-05:00

Saturday we celebrated Mommie's Birthday, what better gift that you could receive than finding out this week were having another boy! She's looking good for a 29 year old pregger huh?

It's Gazillion Bubbles time!

Gonna getcha!

Davey's in there somwhere

Dancin' in the bubbles

Woah!

Ahhhhh

BBBBBBBBBBubbles!!!

Blowin' them away

Bubbles in the sky

Bye Bye Bubbles

It's a BOY!

2008-08-14T21:29:00.004-05:00

Davey is going to be a Big Brother! We are pleased to announce that we had great results at today's Dr. visit along with news that we are having another boy! His name will be Robert John named after Cathy's Grandfather. I'm all ready stuck on calling him lil' RJ.

A Photo Op Weekend

2008-08-10T19:52:00.003-05:00

This weekend we did our second home photo shoot for David's 2 year picture. Here are some of the winners.

Click here to view all, Parents take your 8x10" pick>

I also finally took some decent shots of the Bug, wheels are on & starter whoas calmed.

The Big Party

2008-08-04T21:13:00.004-05:00

Yesterday was Davey's Big Party, this year we decided to have the party at our house. Balloons, cake, pinatas, Buzz, Woody & the whole round up gang were there.

Mommie & The Birthday Boy

Thinking of a good wish

Presents!!!

Ring Pops rule

mmmm...good cake Mom!

Nemo your going down!

The beat down

The LOOT

Buzz Lightyear to the rescue

Warheads are sour

Right Nathan

Drooooooooooooooooool cam

Unkee Jon got Davey a real Junior Drum set

The next Niki Sixx

Max watches on

Mommie now at 15 weeks

Tons more pics here>

A Dutchy Birthday

2008-07-31T22:36:00.000-05:00

We took Davey to Dutch Wonderland for his Birthday, it was a nice calm day not too hot and spend the afternoon at the waterpark. Enjoy the pics!

Bulldozer!

Monstertruck...ram him hard into the guard-rail Dale!

I think Davey took this ride better than I did...I felt sick he was a trooper

Train ride

Cake House

Fly'n Bear

Classic

Coolin off at the waterpark

Splish splashin'

All smiles on my Birthday

Squirt

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

GREAT DAY!

Happy Birthday Son!

2008-07-31T21:08:00.000-05:00

Wow another year is gone and our big boy turns 2 today.

Davey's Big party is this Sunday, but today we have a fun day planned. We are off to Dutch Wonderland for a full day of rides and slides. But even tho his party is on Sunday we couldn't let him go with out some gifts. Checkout his new Nemo tank!

Wheels of a Weekend

2008-07-27T20:37:00.003-05:00

Davey and Mommy with full smiles, can't believe our little man will be 2 next week!

Friday night we headed out for some Ice Cream at Premise Maid, they always have old time disney music playing so its hard not to act silly.

Davey watching the big water wheel

Blues Brothers...Davey still not sure about fake people or people in suits

My Dad & I got the bug back on the road too this weekend after a full brake install, Davey is happy to have the bug back too!

All smiles

Ready for a morning ride, PJs and all

Then today we decided to check out America on Wheels in Allentown

Lot's of Mack Dog Stuff

Even the Pee-Wee bike...ha...ha...huh...huh

Pop Pop showing Davey how to drive a Big Rig

I wonder what this button does

Smile Pit Stop

Tire Pose with Daddy

Cat looking good at 14 weeks

Congrats Chris & Melissa, Sunday Scorcher

2008-07-20T19:20:00.005-05:00

Congrats Chris & Melissa!

Introducing The Lindinger's, you guys are perfect for each other, best of luck & have a great honeymoon.

Cat & I had a night alone, we had a nice time and for once we even matched!

Today we stayed inside since it was so hot, but once the sun started to go down we had a little splish splash fun. Mommie cooled her feet & Max was there for the action too!

Thanks Daddy I like the water :)

Happy Birthday Kailynn

2008-07-13T20:25:00.004-05:00

Today we went to Kailynn's Birthday party in Mechanicsburg, PA at the Coliseum. Davey had a great time, playing games, bowling and playing with the other kiddies.

Kailynn chatting it up with her friends :)

Sprout from Gotta Pea was there too!

Davey once again...not to fond of people in suites

Bye Sprout

Daddy teaching Davey how to bowl

He did quite well actually, he really liked it and grasped the concept pretty quickly

Mommie and Davey watching the speedy ball zip down the lane

Checkout the shoes are they the cutest?

So happy he took a spill...nice snap huh ;)

David's first bowling game ever was a 83, not bad huh?

Long ride home, even fell asleep with a cracker in his hand