Erin's Christening

I had the honor of attending Diane's daughter Erin's christening and I was the designated photographer, so she wouldn't be stressed about getting pictures of the memorable day. It was fun for me and convenient for Diane, so I consider it a success :)

I wish the lighting/coloring were better on the above photo, as I love the expressions I caught ... Kaitlyn looking up at Jack, and JP looking up at Diane.

The McTigue Family, the Priest and Erin's Godparents

Jack's parents, "Gramps and Nana" (Jack & Connie)

After the christening, I went home and picked up my family. We met up with everyone in Closter for the dinner. The kids had a great time running around.

Marlon, Jasmine, Reese and Gina

Avery and Amanda

Amanda and Reagan

Jack helped Avery put her shoe back on, but Avery wasn't so sure about him ... I love the expression I caught on her face!

Over-exposed, but I love this picture of Avery nonetheless

Avery cracks me up!

Reagan adores "Grandma Connie" so she had fun playing with the critters Connie brought.

Avery adores JP. She walked right up to him and held his hand, then walked all over the room with him. He is so sweet with her, which makes them so cute!

Reagan's faces are classic!

Jack, Erin and Diane with the cake

One of Jack's friends allowed the kids to decorate his shirt with stickers

TPG Family Night - Audra's

This afternoon, Audra hosted our 3rd TPG Family night and everyone had a blast!

Mia, Grace and Taylor, dancing to the music on the iPod

Bennett standing in the water table

Avery chatting on the play phone

Nicole Bennett and Julie

Massimo on the grill

Maribel and Marcelo

Avery still on the phone

Marcelo, John, Chris and Avery (still on the phone)

Jon, Taylor and Julie

Nicole, Maribel and Amanda

Popsicle time for the kids

Maribel's dessert: DIRT! This is my favorite dessert ever. It's crushed up oreo cookies with a creamy pudding underneath - it's so fattening and irresistible!

Maribel dishing out dirt

Joaquin, Marcelo and Bennett

River Vale's National Night Out

Tonight was the 2nd Annual National Night Out and River Vale put our high taxes to good use. I took the girls right after work and we met the Heid family there.

Reagan and Mia going down the slide

As you can see behind Avery, there were plenty of festivities to keep the kids happy. My only complaint was the HEAT. It was such a hot evening and the humidity was absolutely disgusting. At one point, I freaked out to Nicole saying, "my face is actually sweating right now." It was pretty unbearable.

Avery giving Bennett some love

Bouncy House

The Heids

Dancing to the band

I tried to get the girls in bed before the fireworks started, but it didn't matter. They were SO loud, that we had to get them up and let them watch. They were literally in our backyard! The fireworks were let off from the field behind Holdrum Middle School which is directly behind the woods that are behind our house. We could see the fireworks perfectly from our bedroom balcony, so it was pretty cool. This video doesn't do it justice - they were seriously SO close!