This is the amazing journey of our two miracles. John Craig was born on November 30, 2005 at 24 weeks and 5 days gestation. He weighed 1 pound 8 ounces and was 12 inches long. John is a true miracle and an inspiration to all that meet him! Hope Amanda, our perfect little girl, is currently recovering from two brain surgeries to remove a 6cm mass from the center of her brain. Hope represents everything good in this world and she too is an inspiration to all.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29.11

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

The Griswold's Family Vacation

...I mean the Birtch/Lindley family vacation!

I am sure you can tell by the pictures that we all had an amazing time. We were sad to leave Uncle Craig and Aunt Alli but we know Christmas is right around the corner.....we're counting the days until they arrive!!!

So, here's a recap of our New England vacation...

John eating his breakfast!

Hmmmmm...I wonder why everyone thought we were tourists.

Clark Griswold...I mean Grandpa, on the ferry to Block Island.
Taking a quick snooze on the ferry.
Now, this is one cool dude!
Aunt Alli and John checking out all the crazy animals on Block Island.
Down the hill we go....
...and back up to do it again!

Ryan, Daddy and Uncle Craig at the All Star Game.


The rest of us went to Cape Cod for the day while the boys were in NYC (Grandpa has those pictures on his camera though.)

Our new summer home...tee hee!

John playing in the Vanderbilt's backyard...just your typical playdate!!!!

Heading home!


Now it's back to reality...yuck!!!

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

hi jill, cute pics! can i ask you where you got the green and white chair cover/straps in the first photo?
i "know you" from PBM, by the way...
thanks, ashley
AHHSTL@sbcglobal.net

The Herberts said...

It sounds like you had a great vacation. We would love to get together with you and John for a play date soon! Give me a call or email. Talk to you soon! Lacee

JaBLes Mommy said...

So glad you had a wonderful and safe vacation! Little John is just as cute as can be! Welcome home!

Cindy

Sheri said...

yea! I love New England- my extended family is from Maine.....My dad LOVES Boston!

Glad you had a great time.....Hope you are all rested up now.......

twin power mommy ♥ said...

What a beautiful view of the ocean in that one picture!
I hate that reality check that always comes after getting home from vacation. It stinks!
Looks like it was enjoyable while you were there!