the ditore family

Monday, July 26, 2010

The Maheu's House

Last week we went to the Maheu's house to take some pictures of Malcolm & Perry. Of course I had to pop my boys in for a few shots too. Here are a couple-

Clark loves his big cousin Perry. I LOVE this one below :)

Malcolm is getting to be such a big boy!

Ice pops keep the smiles coming- plus, it was HOT

Yes, a truck was going by...

Perry likes to "babysit" Dex while we're over playing, she is so good with him!

Friday, July 23, 2010

I've got great fundraising news!!! So far $1,400 of the $3,500 I've pledged to raise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has been donated. Meaning, I'm over 1/3 to my fundraising goal. I can't even begin to thank everyone for helping me get this far. I have been overwhelmed with the generosity I have seen from friends and family, it is truly amazing!

So, on that note I've got a fundraising opportunity I need help with. All five St. Louis locations of Five Guys Burgers and Fries have agreed to donate 15% of all their proceeds on Wednesday, July 28th between 11-9. The only catch is you have to bring this flyer in with you when you order. SO, if anyone would like a burger that day, please print this and hit up a 5 Guys. AND, if you're out of town but you know some folks in STL please feel free to download this flyer and email it to your friends. I would greatly appreciate anyone spreading the word. Thanks guys!!! Tomorrow I'm off for a 10 mile run in the morning and next weekend it jumps to 12. I never thought in my life I'd be able to say that!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Disney Time!

I'm finally getting around to putting up our Disney pictures! We were lucky enough to take Clark to the Magic Kingdom for his third time, and I've gotta say, it is seriously awesome seeing your child experience the magic that is Disney. Clark got to meet a few of his favorite characters and even stayed awake for fireworks even though he was exhausted. He started talking about the fireworks on the way to Disney so we knew we had to try. All day he kept saying, "It gets dark, then fireworks. ok?" Ok buddy!

Originally we thought we were going to take both boys, so I got them matching Mickey shirts. I had to get a picture of them even though Dex stayed home. We want Dex to be able to walk before unleashing the Disney madness on him... how cute is this smile?!?!

Clark seeing the castle for the first time. At least he can say "castle" now because for a while it sounded like... well, let's just say, it's not blog appropriate.

The obligatory family picture in front of the castle, although the castle got cut off.

Dave got to join us!

Clark LOVED hanging with his Uncle Joe that day

So we totally lucked out. Clark is OBSESSED with Buzz Lightyear. Buzz was on break and Clark was the first guy in line. So he wasn't waiting in line looking at Buzz, he just appeared from around the corner. And Clark went crazy, it was so cute!

He is really into "big hugs" right now

Cooling off under the misters

Sharing a burger with Uncle Joe

Clark and Dave on the Buzz Lightyear ride

And it wouldn't be a trip to Disney without a giant turkey leg. Clark could barely hold the thing up but he loved it!

High fives for Woody

Clark wouldn't stop hugging Jessie.

Wah Wah. Clark was just a tad short for the bigger rides. Maybe in November-

Arggghhhh

Cooling off in one of the splash areas while waiting for the magic carpet ride

Riding the magic carpets

Fireworks! Poor little guy was exhausted, but as soon as the show started he perked right up.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

A few more...

Here are a couple more randoms from FL before I delve into our Disney pictures...

Clark and Lola had a blast in the big blow up pool that Grandma and Grandpa got. I seriously wanted to lay out in that thing, it was great!

Every time we're in FL we hit up Perkin's where Grandma & Grandpa's usual waitress helps us out. Clark loves hanging with his Grandpa...

And we even got a couple "adult" nights out without the boys, which was SO nice. It was great getting to catch up with Brian and Eileen-

At Fiddlers where we always seem to end up-

Bella's Baptism

While we were in FL we had the pleasure of watching our adorable niece Bella get baptized. Rich has the honor of being her Godfather, and even Clark "helped" out a bit with the ceremony.

Clark the helper

Bella was so good she didn't even cry

And for some strange reason Rich trusted Clark with a lit candle, but he did SO good. I totally envisioned his little white boy afro going up in flames, but at least he was right by the holy water, haha.