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Patrick’s Professional Photos

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

So we have been away for quite some time. But we are back with some new pictures for you to look at. Back in April we took Patrick to a local photographer for professional photos. The last time we had anything close to this done was at Target for 1st or 2nd Christmas. This pictures have blown all others away. We just got our CD website image CD we purchased, and I wanted to post these to share them with our entire family. So here you go

If you are in the Pittsburgh Area want family photos look at Melissa Butscher Photography, she did an excellent job with Patrick and we will definately be using her again (think Christmas card people!).

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Patrick Turns 3!

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Well Patrick has turned 3! I can’t believe 3 years old already! So to celebrate this momentous occasion, we invited a bunch of Patrick’s friends from school and Gymboree to join us at Gymboree for a train themed birthday party. The party was led by his favorite Gymboree teacher Cara (Sorry Tina he still loves you but doesn’t get to see you anymore now that he is a “big boy”). At Gymboree the kids, played and “worked on the railroad.” Ate fruit snacks and cupcakes, then played some more. A grand time was had by all, including the parents!

Then we invited our family to come back to our house for pizza and more cupcakes, where all Patrick wanted to do was open presents. It was great to have everyone over, and see some Kindercare friends we haven’t seen in a quite some time.

We just got the “Thomas Camera” back from being developed (I don’t remember the last time I had to develope a film camera, I had to ask the photo counter tech for help filling out the form!). So here they are. We had one picture develop with out a background, and one background that developed without a picture. With a little help from photoshop I have put the two together and I think they came out pretty good.

Thanks to all for came to Gymboree, and our house and for all presents. Now that the pictures are in, we will be sending the thank you’s out on Monday morning.

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The New House

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

So, as you all know we purchased a house in late March and moved in, in April. We have changed quite a few things since then. Repainted a few rooms, bought some new furniture, and more is on the way. I wanted to display a few before and after pictures to show you what we did. Not everything is here, I haven’t uploaded our new dinning room photos yet, nor is the updated guest room photos up but they will be soon.

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The New Addition

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

So we have moved into our house (more on the move in and pics of the house later) and now that we are settled (for the most part) we have added someone to our family. Her name is Tessie and you can see her pictures below!

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Photos of the House

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

You asked, I delievered. Pictures of the house we are purchasing.

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Buying a House and Other Updates

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

Hi all! We have been keeping busy here in the Simbeck Household. As you have all probably noticed there hasn’t been much posting.

Well, I have been working 3 jobs (my regular job, teaching at CCAC and doing some development on the side). Kaylea has been trying to hold down the fort (she is going a great job, although she might not believe me).

On a bit of a whim she decided to take the flying leap and see if we were in a position to purchase a house. Guess what! We were! And we are!

So we started looking, we found a great morgage person and a great real estate agent, and saw a few great homes, some not so great homes, and fantasized about a few we could never afford (we can dream can’t we?).

We made an offer, had it accepted, we have gotten through most of our contengiencies in about 5 days. All that is left is for the morgage to get finished up (I think those are the right words) and with a dash of luck, we will close at the end of the month.

For those interested, the house is in West Mifflin (the only bad part is no FIOS).

What a whrilwind it has been since January!

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Merry Christmas

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Merry Christmas to all of our friends and family. We should have Christmas Day photos up soon.

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The Christmas Season has Offical Started…

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

…well for us at least. We have had a recently rash of bad luck that seems to be continuing. So, we decided to start our Christmas routine a bit early this year. Now, we don’t have our outside decore up, nor do we have our tree up, but we (well me really) decided to start our Christmas trips early this year. This past weekend we drove up to Overly’s Country Christmas at the Westmoreland Fair Grounds (about 45 minutes North East of our house). We drove through the lights, then walked through the Christmas Village.

Patrick loved the lights, and rode the train ride. Said Hi to the horses and watch the trains. We talked to the Christmas Tree, donkey and sheep. We purchased our usual food and, of course sweets.

Below there are a few pictures and you can find the rest here or here.

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Halloween Pics and News, News, News!

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Hi all,

Things here in the Simbeck household are moving right along. Since September, we have had water poured in our car’s gas tank, Kaylea had a giant kidney stone, and of course Halloween with lots of great Patrick pictures.

Also, I am going to be teaching in the spring again at CCAC South, which is great news!

Dispite the bad news, and inconviences we are all doing well, and getting ready for the holidays. Below are a just a few of the great photo’s we have taken over the last two months. Also Patrick’s fall school pictures looked great and we can’t wait for the Christmas ones to come in the coming week!

You can see the rest of them here

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Patrick’s 2!

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Yes, ladies and gentalmen, it is true. Mr. Patrick is now 2!

Patrick now weighs in 24 pounds and 13 ounces, and is 33.5 inches tall.

Check out more pics from the two parties.

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