The Doyle Family

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Pumpkins, corn anyone?!?

This past Saturday we went to the Pumpkin Patch with my cousin/"sister" Marlene, my "nephew" Trevor, and Travis's mom. As soon as we arrived Dalton raced over to a pumpkin on the ground and picked it up with excitement. He's a tough lil dude! He was running around the hay maze concentrating so hard that his tongue was out (Like mother, like son)! He didn't want ANYTHING to do with playing in the giant corn kernel "sandbox". He actually crawled up from my arms onto my shoulder to get as far away as possible. As I poured some kernels onto his legs later on, he acted as if I was pouring hot water on him...NOT happy! Trevor on the other hand LOVED it! Dalton REALLY wanted to ride one of the ponies, BUT as soon as he was put on the pony....instant freak out (I should have known better)! The fun ended on a fun note with a "cow train" ride with Daddy!

Check out that face! It went from complete content to complete fear. Funny! Glad his smile returned fairly quickly.

The day wouldn't have been complete without a race through the patch.

I can't wait til Thanksgiving now! Bring on more family time!!!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

ahhhh....Fall is in the air! Family fun times too!

Don't have much time BUT have TONS of pics that I haven't had a chance to post. We've had a great month and were able to celebrate my aunt and uncle's 50th anniversary in Southern Cal! It was SUPER fun and we LOVED being with part of the family that we don't see often. Dalton was awesome on the plane. The family time was MUCH needed!

SO without further "stories" you will have to imagine....Make up a story...it probably is close....(I am short on time no matter what lately!!! Will this ever change?!?!)

Playing in Auntie Libby and Uncle Mac's yard

Uncle Mac, Dalton and Uncle Doug

The family catchin' up.

Mom and Annika

Poppi and Kellyn

Kellyn and Uncle Trav

Dalton chillin' with the big cousins...he was chatting and tossing the ball up while he talked just like a big kid!

The McElmurry and Gauderman clan:) THE BEST!

The next night it was PARTY time!

The cousins rocked out!

Dalton and Trav "dancing".

Our family picture...too bad the lighting is off...

Kellyn dancing with Greg's daugher Hilary

Mom and Dad cut a rug!

Kellyn and cousin Riley had a blast dancing!

While Dalton took pictures of me and others too...not bad for a two year old:)

Dalton clapped and LOVED the music. Plus he couldn't get enough of the cousins and was a total trooper, even though he was sick...

The look says it all....trouble....

Can't wait to get together with that side of the family again! We've already made plans for this summer to meet up!

Here's just a couple end of summer pictures that make me MISS the lazy afternoons and evenings...I WANT THEM BACK!!!

Dalton has been so funny lately and he talks like a little chatterbox...Wonder where he gets that from??!? lol! He's a lil too smart for his own good sometimes too. Being 2 1/2 is rough! BUT super rewarding!
Keep you posted on the Halloween and Fall adventures....

Sunday, September 4, 2011

From Einstein to stud!

Little Mr. Dalton finally got his first REAL haircut! (Sure, I've trimmed it here and there, but have been afraid to actually cut it! I still wanted his sweet curls!) Dalton has visited the salon a few time before with his cousin, Trevor and let's just say, did NOT love it! He wasn't even there to get his hair cut and PANIC set it....So when I found out that our friend John's lovely fiancee Kristina is a hairstylist, we all were stoked!
Last night Kristina got to work and WOW! does she do awesome!?!?

Everyone was all smiles!

A serious but calm face:)

Last few snips...Doesn't it look so much better?!?! Even though he looks a bit serious here a few seconds later he looked at me and said "Cheese!" Of course by the time I got the camera he was no where to be found!

SO, our little man has gone from looking A LOT like Einstein to looking like a little stud! How handsome he looks! I totally teared up. Kristina did amazing with our little moving monkey! The curl in his hair looks even better and is definitely more tame!

Gold, Bucks, and Parades! What more could you ask for?!?!?

So it's back to work for me and time to reminisce on the summer's photos and fun! Our last trip to the 'rents for the summer was filled with fun! Travis got a new metal detector, so he wanted to get some gold! Ok, at least attempt it. Not much luck but still a fun day at the creek. Dalton loved putting his little feet in the water. It did feel great, it was a hot day out!

"Cheese!"

"Oooohhhh...This is cold!"

"Oops...there goes my hat!" and "What's that on my foot!?"

Helping Daddy get rich!

"BORING!!! Done with that already, I'd rather play in the creek with Rocky dog!"

Dalton the geologist, with lil help from Poppi.

Ahhh....after a long day in the sun it's time to relax at Grammy and Poppi's house.

Then off to Bucks Lake the next day! Chilling on Poppi's pontoon boat.

Poppi and Uncle Derek with their doggies, Gracie and Rocky.

"No worries at the lake....Chilin with my old pal, Dad."

Kellyn and friend, Kristen, enjoy the ride.

The best Grammy!

One happy kiddo!

Dalton drives the boat with Poppi.

The little camp explorer!

"Morning! I'm in a great mood...I woke up at the lake!!!"

"It's going to be a great day! I've got my cool Uncle Derek and Rocky dog! Now, where's my coffee?!?"

The next day we went into Quincy to enjoy the annual Fair Parade...While we waited for it to start, Dalton kept himself busy watching ants in the gutter...