New York

I got to experience a once in a lifetime trip to New York City. My sister in law Jenny Phillips lived in Hauppauge, NY (which is on long island just outside of NYC) for awhile this year. I got invited in April to visit her with my mother in law and other sister in law and decided to take the chance up. As you see we visited alot of sights, got to see ground zero,got to go by statue of liberty,empire state building and more. Had a great trip their would love to see it again sometime.

Darren's 1st Birthday

We celebrated Darren's 1st birthday
May 7th. He had a very cute cake made by Brian's
Aunt Nancy. Darren got alot on nice gifts.


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Summer Fun

We all enjoyed this summer outside alot especially playing and swimming as you can see. Even got to enjoy some tractor pulls to. Got to see David Siefert (my brother in law) and his dad with their brand new tractor (which is the picture) also watched my dad pull his 3 engine modified pulling tractor.I have always enjoyed tractor pulling since I was raised with it now hopefully my kids will learn to enjoy it too.

Cassie's 3rd Birthday Party

Cassie celebrated her 3rd birthday. We celebrated at mom and dad hiler's along with aunt mandi and great aunt Debbie celebrating their birthdays too. It was a fun time for all and Cassie got lots of presents.

The Kids

Here is a recent picture of Darren Edward. He turned 1 on May 7th. He maybe getting big but still has yet to talk to us yet. He should be talking soon though as much as he babbles. He is a handful. He will soon outgrow his big sister since there is only 4lbs difference between them. He is a great little guy, eats about anything and is never fussy unless he is tired.

Here is Miss Cassie Ann. She just turned 3 on August 15th. She may look innocent but isn't. She is a little stinker. I guess it is just this age. We are trying to get her to go potty more often but she just can't get it down. She is a very good little player though, she will go in her bedroom for hours and play barbies,puzzles,dress-up and etc. She loves to read to herself too. She has been talking about Santa Claus already, she can't wait till christmas.