Happy 7th Birthday Erin

Wow, time sure flies by.  There is a quote that I heard when I first became a mother.  "The days are long, but the years are short."  That is so true! 7 years ago my precious baby girl was born and Jay and I began our journey into parenthood.  

Erin Jean, you are such a beautiful, sensitive, sweet and loving girl.  We love you so much.  Stay true to your heart and follow your dreams.  I have no doubt you will do great things in your life.  You've taught me so much about love, patience and sacrifice.  What a blessing you are to our family.  

Having fun with homeschool buddies at Rolly Pollies.  

Erin and her best friend Charlotte. 

Ryan helping daddy

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Happy Halloween

The kids decided to go with a popular theme this year- Frozen!  Despite thr fact they choose very popular costumes, I think they looked super cute.  

Halloween Parade in Hamburg.  

Homeschool Halloween party. 

Trick or Treat time

All their candy! 

Happy Birthday Ryan!

I can not believe that Ryan is 5 already.   He's surely growing up so fast.   He's such a sweet, loving, sensative and smart little boy.  He loves hanging with "the boys" and ATVing, climbing, wrestling and running around.  

We love you buddy!  

Ryan had a great birthday with family and then celebrated with his friends going out for ice cream and playing at the park.   We had dinner and games at Chuck E Cheese.  

Then and now!

Mario!

The Barker Boys...3 generations. 

Cake time!

Mario cake compliments of Aunt Christine.   Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.  

Cousins!

Wii U!   He's wanted this since last year.  He was very excited.   

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September

Wow, September went by fast.  We started pack up another year of homeschooling.  Our first week of school we spent at a field trip to Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, Canada.  

Erin is in 1st grade this year and Ryan is starting Kindergarten.   

Where did the summer go!?

Wow, where did the summer go!? We've been very busy doing lots of fun things, both at home and around the area.  Erin enjoyed attending the North Collins summer rec program.  Both kids enjoyed Rolly Pollies and Reinstein Woods camps.  We also spent a week camping in Allegany State Park with some family and friends.  

Nickel City Reptiles at the Collins library.  

Beach Day with friends 

Bella's Birthday

Barker Bash! 

Botanical Gardens

Fun with friends 

Cattauragus county fair  and Monster Truck show. 

Meeting their new cousin! 

Erie County Fair with their twin cousins. 

Allegany 

4th of July

We had a very busy and fun 4th.  The day started off at a party in Lancaster with the a large gathering of Robaks.  We watched the parade and went to the carnival downtown. 

Lots of second cousins now!

Silly Uncle Danny with Lillian. 

Walking to the parade.  

Ryan and Aiden with their matching shirts. 

Trying to get 7 kids under age 7 to a look and smile is not easy! 

Photo credit to Hannah :)

After our fun afternoon in Lancaster we spent the evening in Gasport with the Odrobinas.  

Piñata fun -the kids were like vultures. 

How many kids can fit in a golf cart at once. 

Fireworks and music.  

What a fun day with family.