The Brinkers: June 2009

Friday, June 26, 2009

Sharlene's High School graduation

6/3/09
When Sharlene went to Kindergarten for the first time I cried for a week. She was so tiny I couldn't believe she was actually going to school! I still wanted to protect and watch over her and I had to let her go and couldn't be there to hold her hand and protect her. I could only hope that she would be ok. I felt the same way with her graduating. How can my little baby be going out into this big world?

For some strange reason Shar's high school had her graduation outside! YES, in JUNE! Here in FLORIDA! It was HOT! I don't know how the graduates sat there and endured the heat! I am very thankful for my family and friends that came to support Shar despite the heat with the kids! Kristine, Kerri, Alycia! Thanks so much! I know you all were dying and the kids were so good putting up with being bored and HOT.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Alec's 8th grade dance

5/29/09
It has come to that time of year..end of school! Alec went to his 8th grade dance with friends. He looked so handsome dressed up. Usually he has on workout clothes...because he is always working out.:) I can't believe I have no more kids in Middle school!

Alec = silly:)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Brooke and Brianna are 4!!!!! WOW!

May 27, 2009
It's unbelievable that 4 years have gone by since I had Brooke and Brianna. It seems like only yesterday that I was on bedrest and dealing with a very stressful pregnancy. Then going into labor 9 weeks early, dealing with the Nicu and finally bringing our little 3 pound twins home:) Today you would never know what they went through. They are perfect in every way.

We had a Mickey and Minnie/Disney theme for our birthday this year..to the extreme! Including a Mikey/Minnie bounce house, a characature artist, and a visit from Mickey and Minnie themselves!!! Brooke and Brianna were VERY excited when they showed up and I think they were in shock for a little while. It was a great party with all our friends and family, including Mom-Mom and Ryan from Philadelphia/NJ.

A few days later, we were off to Orlando for B&B's actual birthday. It was raining but that didn't keep us from Downtown Disney for dinner at TREX and doing all the fun Downtown Disney stuff:) The girls weren't sure about TREX at first since its full of real like dinosaurs that move and make sounds, and every 15 minutes there's a very loud meteor shower. After a while they relaxed and realized the dinosaurs weren't doing anything but being loud! Daddy loved the chocolate volcano we had for dessert too:)

The following day was their bday and we met the Sumner's at Magic Kingdom bright and early. Caidee and Caleb share the same bday as Brooke and Brianna. We had a great day of typical Disney stuff..rides (with little or no wait), princesses, and Mickey and Minnie..of course! The birthday kids got buttons that acknowledged that they were celebrating their bday so cast members and characters would say 'Happy Birthday' to them.:) I think all 4 kids had a great birthday!

The Sumner's went home that night but we stayed for MORE Disney enjoyment:) breakfast with Minnie, Donald an Goofy the following morning. Of course B&B loved that:) They got lots of love from some of their favorite friends. We went back to our Hotel to try and enjoy the pool and some of the fun things they have there. After walking to the pool and seeing a bunny and a snake, taking 4 seat bike ride, and getting rained on at the pool we went home...tired. However, it was a great weekend!

I know this is a long post with alot of pics...but I had so many to share!
Happy Birthday Caidee and Caleb!

Happy Birthday my little miracles, Brooke and Brianna!

After the party...trying on their new apron set from Caidee and Caleb:) Ethan and Connor were helping cook:)