"Playing Catch"

Avery and Brielle enjoy a game of catch while Christian ponders his role in this event.

Brielle really enjoys her big brothers!

KinderFrick Dress Up Time

Avery is preparing for his role as CEO of Nintendo. This way he can get free DS games!!

Christian is preparing for his role as CEO of Matchbox or HotWheels. He wants to create his own specially designed car to sell to little boys!!

Brielle is going to be taking care of the accounting for both Frick brothers. She is clearly attentive to detail already!!

Actually, the clothes were a gift from family and all three really like their respective outfits. Avery said that he enjoys looking like Daddy (Daddy thought that was neat!!).

Avery's Birthday (March 13)

Avery hit the big seven ("7") on March 13 and we had a little party with the cousins and his friend, Mahli (pronounced Molly), from school.

Brielle was taking in the events of the evening in a relatively calm manner.

Here we have the eldest son giving thanks for his pizza in anticipation of getting his first bite!

Here is Mahli and Avery (cute pair!). Avery was excited that she could be at his party.

Mr. Rough and Tumble Christian Charles exerted so much energy and thought that he feel asleep with his head in his hands.

Prints of the Frick Family Picture Taking Adventure

These are prints from our picture taking adventure at The Picture People. Needless to say we are going back in two weeks to try again (we aren't even being charged - nice place to work with)!! Check out Christian in these shots. Brielle was also afraid of the flash which made for an interesting experience. In the last picture Avery (without being prompted) is looking at Brielle. Kerri and I thought that was cute!!

A KinderFrick Weekend

Mommy is preparing a wonderful meal for our neighbor who just had a baby. Avery, our resident photographer, was at work again!

Daddy, Brielle, and Christian are playing after returning from the Wolfgang Chocolate Factory Tour in York, PA. We all had a chance to sample some delicious chocolate.

Brielle is continuing the long KinderFrick pirate tradition (Avery and Christian both played with the hat and sword). Notice the shirt "Wild About Daddy" - Sounds accurate to me!!

Practical Application

Baby Brielle's message on her shirt is a practical application to my recent course work on theories of development. Emotional availability and nuturing are, as many of you know, key factors in the proper development of children so this serves as a practical application of my graduate studies!!

Brothers, Sister and Daddy Too!

Daddy, Christian and Brielle are playing after coming home from church. Brielle is not very thrilled with this picture taking adventure. Avery does a good job taking pictures!!

The boys are enjoying playing with Brielle. She will definitely be well protected as she gets older.

Avery has a special bond with Baby Brielle. He always is able to make her laugh and smile even when she is having a bad day!!

Brielle is enjoying playtime and has mastered the backwards crawl.

KinderFricks at Play & Rest

Christian is resting during "quiet time" (this is a part of the day when the boys either rest and/or read a book in order to relax after exuberant play).

Avery is reading a book on our bed during "quiet time" - he is not one for napping when there are things to do.

Baby Brielle is taking a break on the chair and sporting a lollipop outfit. She is typically all smiles (even when she is sick). We hope that joyous spirit stays with her as she continues to grow.

Maryland Science Museum Visit in Baltimore (Inner Harbor)

Brielle, with her tech assistant (Mommy), is doing some research and experimenting at the water stations.

Christian is helping Brielle with her experimentation but soon left the water stations to play with trains because of his dislike of getting his sleeves wet.

Avery was thoroughly engaged in the water stations and made sure he visited every part of the stations. He enjoyed making fountains and building dams.

Avery and Christian are creating a water funnel. They enjoyed visiting the many stations that create scientific phenomenon.

The all time favorite part of the museum was none other than the dinosaur exhibits. Here the boys share the stage with one of their favorites (Mr. Triceratops).

Christian's Christmas Song(s)

Christian wanted to practice a Christmas song for us and he also shows some of his moves.

Christmas Activity or Inactivity?

Avery and Christian are getting ready to open gifts. Needless to say both were very excited about this opportunity.

A nap is clearly required after a day of Christmas excitement and the food that goes along with it. Kerri and her parents are getting the power nap in early!!

Avery, Christian and Connor (cousin) are testing their technological savy by using a Nintendo DS. It appears they are doing well from their expressions.

Brielle and Kerri are enjoying some playtime (this was before the nap above) - Mommy got tired out before Brielle. This is a common parental problem for Mommy and Daddy.

Pre Christmas Activities

Brielle is getting ready to eat some "real" food since she is now entering that stage of her life. She is all smiles about the menu.

Fun with the cousins (see below)

Fun with cousins continues (see below)

The three celebration photos are of a party with the cousins to celebrate Jesus' birthday. We just wanted to reinforce the true meaning of Christmas with our kids.

We also had some gaming fun with Mr. Mouth. Brielle liked one of the game attachments more than the game but regardless it was still a fun event.

Avery and Christian are showcasing Avery's Christmas diorama from school. Kerri and Avery worked hard on that project!

Cousins Make Good Friends

The Frick and Sylvester Crew are a very photogenic group!!

Fricks In Motion

Kerri, Brielle, and Christian enjoy some time together while in Liberty, PA visiting family.

Avery continues his musical ways by tickling the ivory.

Patriotic Avery

Avery gives us his version of an old patriotic tune. He also adds his own moves.