Bass Lake Festival 2009

We had a wonderful weekend at the annual Bass Lake Festival. It's a fun weekend at Rob's parents cabin full of different activities around the lake (fireworks, parades, contests, and lots of pop n wines). The best part is every year there is an annual shirt..and everyone wears matching shirts on Saturday (this year is the yellow shirt) and then on Sunday it's a variety of past shirts...so much fun! This year the lake was packed with people, so it was so much fun! We didn't participate as much as we usually do (race, goat drop, fish contest, etc) but Uncle Al did win the photo contest for his picture of a sunset over the lake...Way to go! It's always really special for Rob and me because my parents have come for 4 years...so we have both sets of parents together for the weekend. Everyone had such a great time this weekend!!! I do have to admit that the parents made it up much later than Rob and I...I think we are the "old folks" at the lake! Abigail couldn't have had a better time with all of her family! In addition to both sets of grandparents, she had her great grandparents, her great aunt and uncle, and 2 cousins (2nd cousins I guess)...and a WHOLE lot of attention. Thank you to everyone for the great weekend!!! We look forward to this weekend every year. My camera isn't working (hense the lack of pictures lately) but thank to Aunt Georgeanne for sending hers!!!


Al and Georgeanne's beach at their house!


Abigail and her nana, grandpa, papa, and grandma...what a lucky girl! I think she struck a cute pose too! What a little diva!



Papa teaching Abigail to drive.


A family picture (unfortunately my parents had already left when we thought of doing this)

Abigail with Aunt Georgeanne, Uncle Al, Nana, and Papa (this picture was from 4th of July).

I am working tonight on getting my vacation pictures (well not mine, again my camera isn't working, but my family's pictures) in order and I'm going to do a day by day break down...so check back! Also, thank you so much to Neici...she had the whole 2008 blog printed and put into a book for us so Abigail will be able to see the blog and we'll have it forever! Thank you so much, it was such a great surprise!!! We can't wait to share the book with her one day!!!!

Abigail's 18 Month Pictures

A Few Ocean City Pics

We are having a great vacation! We have been enjoying boardwalk fries, the beach, drinks, crabs, and fresh tuna (the boys went deep sea fishing and caught a 48 lb tuna which we are eating for dinner tonight)! We have had some amazing meals here!!! Abigail loves the beach more than we ever imagined! We are trying to download a great video we got of Abigail. She runs to the water and screams so loud...she really has the whole beach laughing at her! And she can't get enough of the sand...she even likes to eat it! :) We are leaving tomorrow and heading to Washington DC to have lunch at a Top Chef restaurant, do a memorial or two, and catch the Cubs game! Then on Sunday it's time to head home to Illinois...and start planning our next trip here!


Abigail and Grandma enjoying time at the beach together


A FIERCE game of mini golf!



Building a sand castle with mommy




Daddy carrying all our beach goodies..including the beach princess! Our condo is in the background (2nd floor).



She loves having her legs buried!

Daddy bought Abigail a present...a big stuffed crab! So cute!!!!

More pics to come!

Having a great time!!!!!

We are having a great time in Ocean City, Maryland! We have spent a lot of time at the beach...Abigail can't get enough of the sand and ocean! She pulls anyone's hand she sees towards the door so she can go the beach. We have eaten LOTS of crabs, enjoyed some great Thrasher fries on the Boardwalk, and are enjoying our time together!!!!

Wish you were here!

Red, White, Blue..Sun and a Little Rain too!

We had a great 4th of July weekend at Bass Lake. The weather was beautiful on Friday and Sunday...unfortunately it rained all day Saturday and we were stuck inside most of the day and night...but the rest of the weekend was beautiful and made up for the rainy day!

Family Picture


Loving all her toys at the lake


Daddy and Abigail driving the boat. Abigail sporting her bikini. (I would like to make a footnote that if you see Abigail on the boat without her life jacket, it's because we are just sitting on the boat at the pier. Whenever the boat is moving, she has her life jacket on!!!!)



Abigial's 4th of July outfit...too bad it was too cold so she had to wear a jacket and pants all day

Kodak Moment

Abigial's new toy...Thanks to friends at the lake!

Wow...loving the sand!

The boat is much more fun when we aren't moving!

Papa and Abigail

Kramer got a haircut. He looked very handsome!

Boat Time with Nana and Daddy (I think this is about the time Kramer tried to jump off the boat so we had to go back)

Anothe new toy...she LOVED her pool!!!!!

Making great memories!

Abigail had so much fun with Nana and Papa that she decided to stay another day! Mommy and Daddy miss her, but know she's having a GREAT time! I'm sure there will be LOTS of pictures from Nana and Papa of her sleepover at the lake...can't wait to see her tonight! Thanks Nana and Papa for the great weekend!!! Happy Birthday, America!!!

Holy Cow!!! 20 Weeks!!!!

We can't believe we are already 1/2 way through this pregnancy!!! This 2nd trimester is flying by! Here is my update...Abigail wanted to join the pictures this week and let's face it, she's the cute one of the family!


20 Weeks


20 Weeks

How far along? 20 Weeks

Total weight gain: 10 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Yes please!!!! Can't get enough-the progesterone makes me very tired!
Best moment this week: Making it 1/2 way!!!
Movement: Yep! I get some kicks every day...only when I'm sitting but I'll take them! They are still cute little bumps...
Food cravings: Not really craving anything this week
Gender: Surprise!!! (Rob feels girl, I feel boy...only one can be right)
Labor Signs: Unfortunately, yes. I was having some contractions yesterday...saw my dr...everything is looking good...he said just get some extra rest, stay hydrated, and be prepared because they could go on for 20 more weeks...today I don't have them so I'm just hoping yesterday was a fluke.
What I miss: Pop 'n' Wine at Bass Lake...it's the best drink on a hot day! But my Pop 'n' Koolaid will work!
What I am looking forward to: This week is our BIG ultrasound!! And no, we aren't finding out the gender.
Purchases: (I added this one cause I think it's fun) I got the cutest blue/brown blanket yesterday! I couldn't help it..it was on super sale and I want to take both blue and pink things with me to the hospital this time! I figure if I don't need it, I have plenty of friends who may! I also downloaded the Johnny Cash Lullaby CD! Abigail listened to the Bob Marley CD when I was pregnant with her (it was the CD my kindergarteners napped to) and in the NICU it really calmed her down, so we decided this baby needed his/her own CD. Johnny it is!! Love it! And for my dad, it even has A Boy Named Sue on it!
Weekly Wisdom: It's probably time to start thinking about the room arrangements, clothing, etc! :)
Milestones: 1/2 way there...a beautiful milestone!!!!

Baseball + Water + Parades=Great Weekend

Our weekend started on Friday with a water day! Abigail and Reese played outside for over 2 hours with every possible water device either we or the Staniaks own!


Snack break!


Snack break #2 (more like #100)...you can tell they are having lots of fun by the hair!

Friday night Abigail and Mommy went to a Flyers game with Grandma and Grandpa (Daddy was at the dog track).


Grandpa got Abigail a new chair. It's the cutest chair ever...Thank you, Grandpa!

Abigail wasn't sure about Grandpa's new scruff.

On Saturday we did something we never thought we'd do...we went looking at minivans. It was so fun! We are going to wait till the end of the summer to buy one, but we decided it was time to start the search!!!

On Sunday we took Abigail to the splash park in Geneva.

After the splashpark, we headed to the Swedish Festival in Geneva. We had a great lunch, enjoyed the fest, and then saw the parade!

Playing waiting for the parade to start

LOVE this picture!!!!

The "girls"

It was a busy weekend...but we are loving the summer weather!!!!

Also, I know I haven't posted a pregnancy picture/post in a few weeks...check back tomorrow!