Brielle's on the Disabled List for Team Frick

Brielle broke her leg. The doctors were kind enough to give her a very colorful cast. She will soon be back in the line-up for Team Frick!!

Summer Kinderfrick Antics

Christian and our friend Nancy having some quality costume time.

Christian can't get over the fact that he is not a pirate.

Brielle is enjoying some quality Kindermusik ("Going on a Hayride") time.

The serious Brielle ponders her existence while trying to determine what she wants to play with next.

It is almost dinner time and Brielle is eyeing up some "Pasta Pick-Ups". Nothing will stand in her way!!

Brielle's Birthday Weekend Continued

Daddy was excited about this present - Brielle and Daddy can now have tea time together!!

Christian could not resist getting into the present opening fun!!

Brielle was happy to get this Melissa and Doug's shape puzzle - fun and learning (a great combination).

Brielle seems very satisfied with her weekend event and one year under her belt!!

Brielle's Birthday Weekend

Brielle is quickly eating her "pasta pick-ups" with anticipation of getting a piece of her delicious cake!! As you can see she is not worried about appearances (a good thing).

The Frick Brothers can't wait for the party to begin!

A nice first cake!

Birthday fun with the cousins, Aunt Stefa, and Aunt Cathy. All under Mommy's watchful eye!!

Brielle is anxious to get to the "push-me-popper" (and all her other presents)!! Cousin Lexi was kind enough to help out.

Brielle Hope - Sister Frick

Brielle is wondering why Daddy is taking a picture of her - She seems to be more interested in the camera than anything else.

The Brothers Frick

Avery wants everyone to know he is Number 1!!

Christian is trying to show off his guitar pajamas.

"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).