SURPRISE BABY SHOWER

On April 3rd, 2009 the Women of AE put together a surprise party for Dione who is expecting a beautiful baby girl named Devyn Taylor Quinn sometime within the next month. It was a complete surprise and she was certainly fooled when she pulled into the driveway. The night consisted of a 15 pound roast, potatoes, green beans, broccoli, an amazing ice cream sandwich desert and thanks to the list Jan made, plenty of Soda. Of course, she won't admit this but the Cherry Pepsi that didn't make her list was the hit of the party!! (sorry, inside joke) Dione got some wonderful gifts from baby clothes and diapers to a rose bush she can plant in her back yard...(when the snow disappears...sorry another inside joke). The party was just a great time that the whole AE family could get together and be a part of this wonderful time in Dione's life. I know she's in pain right now but she's handling it like an absolute super hero and the end of the beginning is in sight. So, again, we love you Dione and we wish you nothing but happiness in your upcoming adventure and we are all right here for you if you need anything!! Dione, Chad, and Caleb and Devyn. Has a nice ring to it doesn't it? :)

ps- My pick is April 24th, I know it's early but Devyn and D if you could help me out a little bit that would be great :)

( SURPRISE!!! It worked...she had no idea)
(Jan, Chad, Matt, Mia, Annette, Jesse, Bob, Josh, Kaysie, John, Sheron, Karen, Nick, Caleb, Aaron, and Greg)

(The happy Momma and the Tattooed Brother)

(The happy expecting Parents) :)

(Creativity at it's finest..haha...this is the first thing she saw when she pulled in an hour and a half later than we expected!!) So worth it!!

SPRING IS COMING!!

HAHA told ya Spring was coming :)

The weather might toy with us back and forth over the next couple weeks but there is no doubt that spring is indeed on it's way. The last couple months have been fun. Two boys cycles, a girls cycle, a St. Lawrence county Cycle, and a Visually Impaired reunion all since the first of the year have kept us all here at AE very busy. The groups went very well though and we have had reports of of grades improving in several kids, another few have completely stopped smoking, and many are reporting great changes in their lives. It has been a successful start to the year for all of us here. The staff might get a little goofy sometimes but we always seem to find just enough humor in everything to keep on keeping on :) Matt's new baby Mia is beautiful and getting very big. Matt's son Jesse will be turning 2 this summer and he is also doing well. Dione is due for her second child in about a month, but I think I speak for her when I say she wouldn't care if it came out today!! She is healthy though and we are throwing a surpise shower for her in about 2 hours!! I will post pics on a later blog posting. Her other son Caleb is also doing very well and is always a energy boost when he comes to see us!! :) John is getting anxious to get out on the golf course and is counting down the days. His other grand-children are also doing very well minus a golf club to Levi's head courtesy of his older brother Noah (he's a champ though and was only left with a nice shiner). Kaysie is just about done with her EMT class which will be a huge weight off her shoulders I'm sure. As for myself (Aaron), I have not been up to much at all besides work. I will graduate with my Master's Degree in Special Education on August 14th of this year. Kaysie and I have no kids to discuss!! Finally, we recently had a meeting with both Jefferson County and the Fort Drum Army base to discuss possible contracts and both places are very excited about working further with us. There is a contract pending with Jefferson county and Fort Drum is a positive work in progress. So, here's to the upcoming spring and summer!

(Told ya we get goofy sometimes!!)

(She loves orienteering!)


(Matt on Cascade Lake)

(Aaron on Cascade Lake)

(Beautiful View from the top of Mt. Jo)