Our New Home

Our first night back in our new home and just a few seconds later we found Mia asleep on the floor with her ducky's wing covering her face!

Happy Anniversary!

June 17th, 2008
Brian and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary! It's weird because it feels like it's been sooo much longer than that!

Montana Trip 2008

Brian and I were fortunate enough to be in town when the rest of the family was planning a trip to Montana to visit our grandparents. It was a great trip spending time with everyone! Photos captured Kaylie and her normal welcome expression, Mia trying to stand the heat, Auntie Linda helping Kyle and our new cousins catch grasshoppers, a group photo shot and Lacey and myself riding the little red airplane together.

hanging out in Seattle...

Karis and I just hanging out in Seattle. I love being able to spend so much time with our families and especially Kyle, Karis and Kaylie because they all seem to grow up so fast when I am not here!

ho hum at the airport...

During our attempt to fly the 5 of us (Brian, Christina, Mom, Dave & Judy) back from NY to Seattle, we ran into a few obstacles. After some lost sleep, a few slot machines and finding our disappearing luggage we all made it back in one piece and after only a few extra plane rides.

Go Karts and Bumper Cars!

All the guys and little guys had a blast enjoying the go karts and bumper cars at Long Beach. Brian spent a few laps chasing Brody and everyone had a blast bumping each other in the bumper car ring.

Mia at the beach

Mia got to experience the beach for the first time this past weekend! She loved the sand, ate tons of it the first day and ended up with a tummy ache from it all. She also enjoyed running away from the waves, digging large holes in the sand and burying her head in the sand and leaving it there! She traveled with us around town in my green messenger bag with just her head popped out of the top, what a good dog!

Long Beach weekend

Over the Memorial Day weekend we spent time with Brian's family and extended family at Long Beach, WA. The weather was nice, the food was great and we had a wonderful time!

Good Clean Dog

Mia sporting her just bathed mohawk look in the new house!

surprise graduation party!

Surprise Dr Kistler! Brian had no clue but we had to surprise him to celebrate his accomplishments! Kyle even made a special poster for him with an outline of a body and he names and spelled out all of the different parts!

Graduation Fun!

We had the chance to celebrate graduation with all of our friends as well as our families! Thanks for making it special everyone!

goodbye Milwaukee, hello New York!

Our move from Milwaukee to Syracuse, NY was sad but refreshing. We are happy to move to a new area but are sad to leave all of our friends that we have made.

BRIAN GRADUATED!

We are proud to present Dr. Brian Kistler!!

Mia's playdate with Ian

While we were away in Chicago, the Smith family was nice enough to puppy sit for Mia. Ian had the most fun with her I think, here he is keeping her company and "nuggling i.e. snuggling" with her in her bag!

C H I C A G O !

We finally made it to Chicago! I took my first train ride, Brian took a nap during the ride! We met up with Dave & Judy and Kathy & Doug and saw Sears Tower and took the red double decker bus tour, it was wonderful!

sad puppy

Poor Mia has the sad traveling blue's! I think she thinks we are going to leave her each time we have started packing, which in case you don't know has been happening often lately.

WE MADE IT!!

Brian and I took a day trip to Chicage to meet his parents and Kathy & Doug. We played tourists and went up the Sears Tower!

sad goodbye's...

Sad goodbye's as we spend our last night hanging out with our closest friends. Maddie and Owen didn't seem sad but we will miss them!

CK GOT A NEW CAR!

FINALLY! My car, my very own car!! It's a black RAV4 SPORT with some pretty sweet features! I LOVE IT!

Tortilla faces

During a dinner out at Azteca Kyle and Karis ooh and awed us with their amazing art skills by making scary tortilla faces!

Happy Birthday Connor!!

Connor celebrated his birthday while we were in town too! He got a mariners jersey with his last name on the back!

Best Buds!

Holly and Mia spent quite a lot of time together while we stayed in Seattle. Mia liked to irritate Holly by chasing her ever flapping tail. Poor Holly!