First swim of the season

Today was a beautiful day and the pool was ready so we decided that it was a great day for the first swim of the season!  Brady swims without swimmies, Cameron is only using swimmies this year and Liam absolutely LOVED the water.  It is going to be a great summer!

Kung Fu Panda

This weekend Ocasio's had a private showing of Kung Fu Panda 2 for the Karate School. After the movie was over the Demo team did a demonstration adn then they asked all the kids to come up and join in.  the boys had an awsome time!

Summer photo shoot

The other day it was beautiful outside and the boys were playing in the grass so I decided to get my camera and go to town!  I think I got some nice pics that I may blow up and frame!

Liam's 1st Birthday Party

Last sunday we had Liam's Birthday party, While we wish the weather had been a little warmer everyone still had a wonderful time.  We want to thank everyone who shared in Liam's special day and also thank everyone for their generous gifts.  I think Liam now has his whole summer wardrobe set!

Happy 1st Birthday Liam

One year ago today I gave birth to our third son! Liam Edward Joseph Stack, 7lbs 9oz and the happiest little baby we ever did meet.  It's currently 8:00pm and by this point last year Brady and Cameron had been to the hospital to see their new baby brother and were on their way home with Brian.  I " was snuggling my little man and getting some rest.  I can't believe that a year has past.  Liam fit right into the family and in no time we became a happy family of 5! 
Liam is up to 20lbs but we won't have the official year stats until next week.  He is pulling himself up on a few things and uses the signs for more and eat, he says mama, dada and more and waves "hi" and "bye" 
Life is moving so fast and I wish I could slow it down, but since I can't do that I will try to take it ALL in and cherish every moment I get to spend with my children!

A new milestone!

The other day I went into Liams room to find him standing up in his crib smiling at me.  While I wasn't able to get a picture of his first time standing up I did get a picture of him later in the day standing at his play table.  He is doing it more and more often and will probably start cruising soon.

Happy Easter

Easter was a fun day!  This was Liam's first Easter and he even got in on the easter egg hunt.  My parents and sister and Brother in law and niece came over for dinner and we all had a very nice time.

Liam excited about his easter present

Brady checking out his basket

The boys with Grammy and Pappa

Cameron found an egg

Happy 11 months Liam!

On Tuesday Liam turned 11 months.  I can't believe in less than a month he is going to be 1 year old.  He is doing so much now. He is crawling everywhere, and is eating pretty much all foods now.  He does the sign for more and please and says "mama" "dada" and more.  He LOVES his big brothers.  My favorite times are watching the three boys play together and laugh and giggle together.  I can't believe how fast time goes by.

Moving on up!

On Saturday the boys had a belt promotion ceremony.  Brady was promoted to orange belt and Cameron was promoted to yellow belt.  Karate has been so wonderful for the boys.  I have seen many improvements in their concentration and their stamina and most importantly it is a physical activity that they love!

The Paddle Plunge

Saturday, Brian and 2 of his students jumped into Kingston lake.  No they aren't crazy, it was a fund raiser for Camp Lincoln.  The students raised 250.00 which will help to send a child to camp for the summer.  Luckily although it wasn't  hot it wasn't freezing outside.

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Happy Birthday Mackenzie!

I can't believe my Niece Mackenzie turned 7 this past week, it seems like just yesterday I was inthe labor room with my sister seeing her being born.  She is growing up into a beautiful young lady. 
This year for Mackensies birthday she had it at my father's flower shop.  She had 8 friends come and learn how to make their own flower arrangements.  They made arrangements that looked like ice cream sundaes. They then had pizza and cake and played games and opened presents.  It was a fun day for all the kids.

Karate Tournament

Brady had his first Karate tournament a couple of weeks ago.  Even though he didn't place, we were so proud of him for getting up in front of the judges all by himself and doing set 3.  He even went up to the kids who got trophies and congratulated them.

Brady in front of the judges

Brady and his first ribbon ever!

Our Disney trip 2011

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Introducing the newest member of Ocasios Leadership program

There he is!  His Gi is HUGE on him but he looks so darn cute!  After attending classes with Brady for the month (Family Appreciation month)  We decided he is doing so well and likes it so much that we would enroll him too.  Tonight he got to do leadership portion of the class which involved him using nunchucks, not many 3 year olds can say.  I along with his instructors was very impressed with how well he did.

The best part of this was seeing how happy Brady was for Cameron, I think he was more excited to see Cameron get his black and red uniform than Cameron was.  When Cameron was going to put it on, Brady called after him, Cameron I'm so proud of you, I Love you!.  Well as a mom I almost broke down and cried right there.  It made me feel like we must be doing something right.  It's those moments as a parent that I need to hold on to for the days when they are fighting with each other.

Happy 10 months Liam

Liam turned 10 months this past weekend.  Unfortunately he has been having some issues with fevers and ear infections so we will be heading to the ENT soon.  Liam has started geting up on his knees and can go from laying down to sitting  all by himself.  He says mama, dada, and more.  He still is barely 18 lbs. He had yogurt for the first time last week and didn't have any bad reactions, so once he is over this bout if sickness we will start to introduce milk to him.  It will be much easier to give him food once we know he doesn't have the milk or soy allergy.  Even though he has been sick he still remains a very happy kid!  Whos smile and eyes can touch even the toughest of hearts.

A quick photo shoot

A very cool setting on my camera

Yummy

Hi mom!

Getting tired after trying to crawl.