July update: we are MOVING :)

...to RUSSIA :)

Joking. Ryan is accepting a job in the MD/DC area, and we are excited to start our next adventure this fall.

Jocelyn update: I can now speak in full sentences. I am an insanely fast runner and can simultaneously order EVERYONE to do my bidding. She loves fairies, babies, purses, tutus, and Lady and the Tramp (though she call it "the Tramp"). I love peas, and today I ate my first cucumber and said "this is good". My favorite fruit is a blueberry. My favorite phrase is "camion grande". She loves big trucks. J loves to blow bubbles, play in her pop up castle (she knows all of the princesses by name--- do you know the real name of Sleeping Beauty?. J does!!!), and sing songs like ABC's, la vaca lechera, twinkle twinkle and Los Pollitos. The funniest thing Jocelyn did today was tell mommy "mom, caca grande!!". And then she hid in the corner smiling.

Here are some highlights to a recent photo shoot of J. If you would like some digital copies, let us know.

Love,

McKeown Clan

J meets Benny!

Hello Familia,

We had an amazing time seeing Mr.Bennett William S. Here are some highlights below of the trip. Jocelyn loved meeting him and kept saying, "oh hi baby!" (patting his head). More official photos from the fancy camera coming soon :)

We love and miss you all!

At the zoo, checking on little B. We went here last year and J took a picture with her Auntie there at this same ape habitat. J loves them. Just ask her to do her "mono" sounds.



Family of 3 :)



What a handsome fellow!



He sleeps so well!



J and B having giraffe time :)




Toodles from State College,
Love

Ryan, Alisha, J and Mr. Butters

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Location:Chicago, IL

Jocelyn's 2nd Bday Princess Bonzana :)

Hello family and friends,

Needless to say we had a BLAST at J's 2nd bday party. Thank you very much to all the friends and family that helped with the event, and who sent gifts, love and bday wishes to J. We are very grateful for having such an incredible community of people in our lives.

Here is the link to all the photos :) Just click on it, and it should take you there. Photos Here

J says thank you!

Love,
Ryan, Alisha, Jocelyn and Butters

Spring and Easter fun with the McKeown's :) 2013

Hello!

We had a very fun time dying eggs, finding eggs, practicing bunny hops and eating lots. LOTS! Thank you everyone for making Jocelyn's Easter a blast. She really understood that she had to collect the eggs, especially using a wagon that was 2 times her weight. What a girl!


We got a visit from Grammy and Gramps. What a lovely trio.

Slide time at Spring Creek Park weeeeeee

Pug train on the slide!

Hugging Bunny Butters

She found her first basket!

Of course the bunny put the other basket in Butters home

Molly and J sporting some fashionable spring ears :) Check out the awesome pale

Game face ON :)

 Got one!

Now I must load it on my egg wagon :)

Pushing on :)

Ah we got them all!

Lots of love :)
-McKeowns

Proud McKeown kids!

Hello and happy St. Patty's Day :)

We wish you all a fun and relaxing weekend. Jocelyn has been quite the little girl learning how to paint, mastering her horse riding abilities on her rocking horse, and is gearing up for turning 2 April 18! We love you all and hope to see you soon.

Proud little McKeowns






Art by J








<3

Ryan, Alisha, J and ButtButt


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Bringing in the new year: Jocelyn 20 months

Hello!

We had an incredible Christmas and New Year. Thank you to all our family and friends for spending the holidays with us, making memories and of course for the beautiful gifts. Jocelyn is a very happy girl.

Here are some shots of her over Christmas and in January.

Christmas morning:



At the McKeown dinner table (courtesy of Molly):



In love with sing-a-longs! She is all zebra for the event.



And Aladdin :)




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J's 2nd Halloween: The Little Red Riding Hood

Hello! Happy Halloween 2012

The McKeown's had a fabulous time last night. Jocelyn made it to 3 different houses before calling it quits. She likes crunch bars and raisin boxes (she picked them out but didn't eat them). All in all, it was a fun night. 

Mom as "Gma", Dad as "The Hunter", Butters as "The Wolf" and Jocelyn as the star: "Little Red Riding Hood"! 

Love,

The McKeown Clan