Four Months Later

Oh my goodness (to quote my daughter)!  It has been quite awhile, like FOUR MONTHS, since I have updated our family blog.  Well, what excuses can I come up with?

-Two children

-Camping

-Yard work

-Running

-Making dinner

No, none of these are real excuses... it's called laziness, pure and simple.  I mean, how hard can it be to sit at the computer, put a few pictures on the blog and then move on.  It really is NOT that difficult, so I will try with all of my heart to make my next post in three months or less :)

Jeeping with the Rowes in Moab

I was a little cold, but it was SO fun!!

Camping with friends and celebrating HD's b-day

Nolan seems to have learned his sister's cheese face

Quick trip to CFalls and Glacier.  Sam spoke at our old high school's graduation!

Nolan turned 2 on July 1st!

He would sleep with his bike if he could

Have to love those chocolate cupcakes

Amelia turned 4 on June 22nd!!

We celebrated with friends at the park

Finally, an update!

My two peeps, getting ready for a walk to the park!

Playing a little music together.

Obviously, Amelia does not like to get her picture taken, and Nolan clearly loves it!

(FYI--can't get the picture to rotate)

Amelia LOVES her bike, and Nolan is working on his Strider-bike too.

Amelia the artist:

"My family"

Our backyard playhouse adjusted by Daddy Sam and Uncle Dallas.

My mom came to visit for a couple of weeks and we were able to go back-country skiing!  I haven't gone for forever, so yes, that is me panting in the blue coat!

Gorgeous day

Amazing view

We felt young again (smile)!

My sweet family

Our little family is still on an "adventure", awaiting the next exciting steps.  We will be sure to keep you all posted, but for now here are some things we are working on:

Sam:  part mechanic, part plumber, part pretty much fixer of everything; riding bikes, bc skiing, speaking

Sara:  attending a MOPS group with 100 women, doing a ZUMBA class, playing music, but most importantly being a wife and momma

Amelia:  ready to ride a pedal bike, singing, drawing, playing princess

Nolan:  talking (already saying, "apple, uh-oh eh-eh-ih-oh, baby, happy, ma ma, da da, na na, go, no" and a few others that we can't quite make out!

Welcome Nora Elise!!

Ms. Nora Elise

was born to Loie and Eric on Feb. 20th, 9 lbs, 11oz, 21" long

We can't wait to meet her!!!

Still here!

The Kavys are still here, just plugging along.  Know that we love and miss you all!

A few old pics for fun

Amelia

Nolan

Nolan

Amelia--cheese face

Amelia

Before kids

Oh My!!!

It has been almost two and a half months since I have blogged!  Okay, okay, so I never had the slide show of London up....Oh, where does the time go?
Since getting back from London we have:
-We have moved to a new house and location (Lakewood, CO)
-Naomi visited (such a wonderful blessing)
-Sam has had shoulder surgery (intense bone-grafting, but we Kavanaghs go big!)
-Kaitlin and Jessica visited (a double blessing)
-Nana has visited (a never-ceasing blessing)
-Amelia has learned how to ride her strider
-Nolan is walking with his strider
-We have joined a rec. center
-We have joined a church
-I have joined MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers--the group is about 100 moms strong!)

However, I must admit, my heart is lonely for my girlfriends, my sisters, our friends who have walked so much life with us.  Why does Christmas make one so sentimental?  Is it the reminder of family and friends?  Is it the focus on giving and caring for one another?  Yes to all of those things, but it is the realization that an amazingly large God sent His Son as a tiny baby for us--for ALL of us.

Merry Christmas (a little early) to all of you!  You have blessed our family with your continued love and support through the valleys and the mountain tops.  Our hearts are forever grateful.

Love,
The Kavanaghs

A few photos for you:

London

How do I put into words the experience we have had in London...

Blessed, amazed, grateful, thankful, and so much more.  Having time to just be with family and cheer my incredible husband on, was a treat beyond words.  Amelia and Nolan were loved and cared for above and beyond!  I got to scream, laugh, cry, visit London sites, go to pubs, eat out, no diaper duty, and sleep in!  Thank you to each of you who blessed our time before, during and after.  

We love you all!

P.S.  I will get a slide show of more pictures soon (soon may mean something different to me than it does to you :))

The Great Adventure

In a few short days, Amelia and Nolan will be having a vacation with some of our family while I head to London to cheer on Big Daddy Sammy!!!  I am so excited, sad to leave my kids, super excited, missing my kids, way EXCITED!

Below is some info. on the Paralympics and Sam's racing!  Go USA!!!  

-Sam’s blog (also has twitter on it):  www.nolimbitations.com

Below are some sites where you can get updates, and some live coverage. 

-IPC livestream site:  http://www.paralympic.org/news/ipc-website-livestream-580-hours-sport-during-london-2012

-USA Paralympic site:  http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics

-NBC Universal channel will air some paralympics...not sure when, which ones, etc.

-NBC universal site:  http://universalsports.com/?s=paralympic

Also, Sam’s race schedule is below (his category is a C4):

London is seven hours ahead of MST

-Wednesday, August 29^th:  Opening Ceremonies

-Cycling Track = Friday, August 31^st:  Men’s C4 Kilo (1 km) 2 p.m.

-Cycling Track = Saturday, September 1^st:  Men’s C4 Individual Pursuit, Qualifications—10:25 a.m., Finals—3:15 p.m.

-Cycling Track = Sunday, September 2^nd:  Team Pursuit, Qualifications—11:35 a.m., Finals--3:25 p.m.

-Cycling Road = Wednesday, September 5^th, Time Trial—10:30 a.m. (not sure of his start time)

-Cycling Road = Thursday, September 6^th, Road Race—10:30 a.m.

-Sunday, September 9^th:  Closing Ceremonies

Please check this site:  http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/ for updates closer to the games.