The First Day of School 2008

The first day of school 2008! Wow, hard to believe it's that time of year again! Matthew is beginning Kindergarten and Avery is in 2nd grade this year! They are both sooo excited to begin another year.

Matthew is in Mrs. Davisson's class.

Avery is in Ms. Autry's class this year.

And last, but not least, here is lil' Maci hammin it up for the camera! She is enjoying being with Mommy! Mommy is enjoying her time at home too! It seems to being going way to fast and I wish I could keep them from growing up so fast.

July Day at the Myriad Botanical Gardens

Marc and I took the kids downtown a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed some time at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The location was great for taking pictures. Avery took this one of me, Marc, and Maci.

Avery and Matthew enjoyed looking at all the ponds on the property. They were filled with goldfish.

Dad and kiddos getting yet another photo taken!

I loved this pic! They are all so intent on gazing at the pond.

Avery refused to be in this picture because she had seen a bumble bee and didn't want to get stung.

Kletke Family Reunion 2008

Our family traveled to Jefferson City, MO over the 4th of July weekend for a Kletke Family Reunion. We also celebrated Grandfather Kletke's 94th birthday.

We all had a wonderful time and the kids enjoyed seeing all of their cousins.

The Kletke Kidoodles with Mom and Dad!

She's Walking!!!!! and Climbing!!!

Maci's favorite thing to do

when Daddy is on the computer

is climbing the back of his chair.

Matthew is offering her assistance, which

she usually doesn't accept!

This is a picture of Maci just standing up, but you get the idea.

She took 4 steps all by herself on Wed., April 9th and

has been increasing her steps every day!

She is very proud of herself!

Walking at 11 months old!

Easter 2008

We took the kids to our annual Easter egg hunt at church. Maci is trying to figure out what the basket is for. She enjoyed picking up the eggs. Avery and Matthew had a great time filling their baskets too!

Matthew, Avery and Maci dressed up in their Easter clothes!

The Kletke's go to Florida!

This is Avery & Matthew at Clearwater Beach. We stopped here on the way to the airport. It was the first time the kids have ever seen the ocean/beach. Unfortunately we didn't have a lot of time to spend and play and it was really windy and cold that day.

We took the family to Florida to visit Nana and Dean in February.

It was a great trip! The temps. were in the 70's and 80's, it was just beautiful!

We drove about an hour to Disney World one day and spent 10 hours there. The kids were so excited.

We were thankful we had Nana to give us a guided tour of the park.

Dean and Nana with Maci and Avery on the ferry boat at Disney.

The kids really enjoyed riding everywhere on golf carts at The Villages. Most nights we went down to the town square and listened to live music and watched the kids dance.

Matthew "pretending" to drive the golf cart.

Avery and Matthew showing off their dance skills!

Matthew's 5th Birthday!

Matthew had a Superman Party to celebrate his 5th Birthday. His Great Granny Kimball made him a satin Superman cape to wear.

Avery & Matthew getting ready for the guests to arrive.

Matthew and all his "Super" Friends!

Matthew's Super Cake!

The January Birthday boys! Matthew chose Spaghetti Warehouse for his birthday dinner on Wednesday. We then came home and celebrated with presents and the strawberry cake he and Daddy requested. Yum!