Buffalo July 2011

Various pictures from the Delpriore 2011 family reunion, 20 years and counting. Most of the reunion was spent at a lake cottage on Lake Erie just outside of Buffalo, NY. 

 Relaxing with daddy at Uncle Pete's during the annual bbq and bonfire night.

Picture of Paul and Lillian standing in front of the tree Paul planted in memory of his dad at Uncle Pete's house. The tree was planted a couple months after his father died. Below is a picture of Aunt Jen standing next to the tree she planted.

 Lillian hanging out with one of Uncle Pete's hunting beagles. Lillian thought it was sure fun to play with a dog that was smaller than she is. Below are pictures taken at the annual bbq (a yearly tradition) of some of the cousins with Grandma in the top row.

 Paul and Gerrilyn riding the jet ski in some rough water, of course having a great time.

Last picture opportunity just before it was time for our clan to head back to Kirkland. The girls had a great time hanging with cousins they don't get to see very often.

Lake Chelan - June 2011

Shortly after summer started we headed to Lake Chelan for our annual family summer trip. This year only the girls from the Gantzer-Vail family were able to go. Paul was back east working in much warmer weather. We all had a great time hanging with family and friends.

Lillian, Frances and Isabel hanging out on the tube just hoping that Uncle Jeff will be back soon so they could go for a ride.

Hanging out at the beach with mom while the big kids are at the golf course playing in the annual Owl Invitational.

Hanging out at the beach with my sisters and cousin. Lillian really loves to hang out with her sisters.

Great family shot of the three girls. The hardest part of building this castle for Frances was trying to encourage Lillian to help without taking it apart.

Swimming in the pool with the big kids.

Time to head home. Another great year at Lake Chelan.

Random weekend pictures

Frances and Gerrilyn hanging out with friends on the swing set. Thank you Paul for all your hard work getting this fixed for Lillian to play on. Seems like everyone is enjoying it. The biggest surprise - the dog was calm and relaxed the entire time she was outside with the kids. Maybe there is hope for her yet.

 "What do you mean daddy is not home!"

 Hanging out having fun in the backyard while mom gets dinner ready. Lillian really loves to be outside.

 Having fun making faces with her sissy's after dinner. Lillian got a little bit carried away with the serving spoon this evening but she sure loved her dinner.

6th grade graduation

It is so very hard to believe but Frances and Gerrilyn are nearly done with their elementary school days. It has been a wonderful seven years spent at Woodmoor Elementary for them as well as my self with my many great volunteer times and friendships made. Next year will be such a change in so many ways:

• New school for the girls (junior high)!
• No more school volunteering for me. I am a bit sad about this.
• And a new addition to the family. I am sure this will keep me and the rest of us quite busy.

Friday at school was a day full of big celebrations. The girls 6th grade class put on an Italian lunch for all the parents and family that could come. I believe they had more than 50 adults to feed. After lunch was a graduation ceremony for their 6th grade class which included a 30 minute slide show of various pictures of all the kids from birth until today. It was a great day. Here are a few pictures.

 Gerrilyn receiving her special gift from her 1st grade buddy with the help of a 5th grade friend.

 Frances receiving her special gift from her 1st grade buddy with the help of a 5th grade friend.

 Frances, Megan (a good friend of the girls), Gerrilyn and Ms. McKerney (the girl's 6th grade teacher) after the day of celebration.

The girls with their long time friend Liam. Liam and the girls were in Kindergarten together and have been great friends since. They were also in 5th and 6th grade together. A fitting way to end their elementary days together.

More Hilton Head pictures

Hilton Head trip take 2



A beautiful day at the beach, warm and very little breeze. It took Lillian a little while to feel comfortable  with her feet in the sand and the cold water. The first few moments were spent more in mom and dad's arms than on the beach.



Feeling comfortable in the sand, enjoying walking around and exploring her new surroundings.

Venturing to the water. She stood there for a minute or so not sure what to think. Then she put her arms in the air giving us her sign for 'all done'.

All done and back in daddy's arms - a comfortable and secure place to be.

Done at the beach, back on our bikes and on our way home for lunch and a quick nap before more afternoon fun. (I took this picture while in motion on my bike!)

Back to the pool for more fun. Lillian has learned a new sign - swim. I am guessing swim and cookie are her favorite signs right now. She will stay in the water as long as we let her. She doesn't seem to mind being cold if she is in the water (just like her daddy).

Pictures from Compass Rose Park. We made a quick stop so Lillian could look at the Alligator. She had a lot of fun playing with the statue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hilton Head trip take 1

A few pictures from  our day on Hilton Head Island. The weather has been beautiful for us. We are really enjoying the sun, biking,  relaxing and swimming. Today we went on a bike ride along the beach to the Sea Pines Plantation. Lillian loves riding in the bike trailer and even took a nap on our way back to the condo. As you can see from the picutures Lillian and her daddy are really enjoying playing in the pool. You should have heard the initial reactions of the other people around the pool when Paul first threw Lillian into the air. I think they were surprised when Lillian was smiling from ear to ear when her daddy caught her.