O'neill Annual 2009

This past weekend we went to Iowa City for the O'Neill Annual. Chris' family gets together the first weekend of every August to see each other. Caitlyn got to play with all of her cousin's, like Eli here.

Cailyn got to have her first Carousel ride. She had a blast.

She also got to swim in the hotel swimming pool, she loves swimming.

Chris' cousin Justin loves getting to hold Natalie. He and his wife Mellissa are so great with the girl's.

Duling Babie's

4th of July

Caitlyn helping out with the fire.


Sparklers... what a blast!

Sideways but she is still pretty darn cute!

What needs to be said?

Ah yes, the water balloon launcher! the big boys were playing so Caitlyn had to get in on the action. She actually got the balloon to go about 8 feet and surprised everyone.

The Zoo!

Chris and I both had Friday July 3rd off so we headed to the zoo. Natalie slept the entire time, but Caitlyn had a blast.


Riding the camel, she didn't like waiting in the line but once she got on there she loved it.


She was even brave enough to feed the goats. The bison and the llama, now they were a different subject!

I stand corrected, natalie was up for the first 5 minutes but you can tell she isn't amused.

Riding the train.

The Triumphant Triathlete.

This past week-end, Chris, and our good friend Sherine participated in the Copper Creek Triathlon. They both did well, finishing within 30 seconds of each other. They had a great time. Hopefully we will have a few pictures up in a couple days.

Natalie rolls over!

Today for the first time, Natalie rolled over all by herself. We were all so proud of her. Next up crawling.

All the cousin's

While all the grandchildren were together, Grandma Staves made sure that their was a new group photo of all the kids.

Grandpa Staves with the two newest member's of the family- Natalie, and Giles.