pictures from the party

fun was had by all at amelia's 2nd birthday party. it was a tad chilly outside, but i don't think anyone seemed to mind, too much :) she had lots of fun with family and friends, and received lots of great gifts. we're working on the thank you cards, i promise! onkel cory was even there, and that made it extra special (since she only sees him a couple of times a year!) i guess now we'll have to go visit him in baltimore!

two years old

oh my, she was 2 yesterday!! i can't believe it! this past year has been full of great things! walking, running, talking, learning new things each and every day! she has the marks of an active todder.....scabs on both knees, and dirt under the fingernails. she is a daddy's girl all the way and wants nothing more than to be with daddy all the time.she had her 2 year check up, and she is 32 1/2 inches (25%) and 22 3/4lbs (5-10%). that's normal for her, since that's right about where she's always been. my little peanut! party on sunday, i'll post more after that! love you baby!!

robert rentschler

i know that the few of you that read my posts may not know who robert rentschler was, but he was one of the most amazing men i have ever had the pleasure of knowing. he was the high school phys ed and health teacher at oley valley high school for 33 years. he also coached the oley valley high school baseball team to 3 state titles in 5 appearances, in his 26 year coaching career. he was more than a teacher or a coach, he was a friend to his students. he was there if you needed advice, he was there to listen, he was there if you just wanted to shoot the shit. no matter how mean something sounded after it came out of his mouth, there were never any hard feelings. whether you were an athelete or not, he was also there to encourage you. there wasn't a day that went by that you couldn't find him in the gym between classes, just hanging out. i'm not sure if he ever really knew how many lives he touched, but he will be greatly missed by all. this quote is taken from his obituary in the reading eagle
"It can truly be said that Bob was the best son, brother, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, teacher/coach, and friend anyone could have." Those words could not be more true. Mr. Robert H. Rentschler, you will be missed!!