Our Cool Family

Papa (aka Chad-ly)

Age:  38

Likes:   God, Travelling, Beer, family, learning new things, adventures, my wonderful bride, bananas, acoustic music, shuffleboard, vintage items, mountains, steak, Mad Men, sunsets, homemade cooking, The Andy Griffith Show, the smell of rain, getting a good deal, learning about my family's history, the sound of trains, working with my hands, handmade items, tools, watching nature shows, hiking, creating things, listening to stories of 'the old days', campfires, children giggling, fresh air and Canadian whiskey!

Dislikes:  dishonesty, poopy diapers, extreme cold weather, sitting still

Mama (aka Melissa)
Age:  35

Likes:  God, Our Family, Praying, My Wonderful, Amazing Husband, Cheese, Travelling, Wine, Our Great  RV, Watching My Kids Play, Snuggling with My Little Ones, Pizza, Singing Songs, General Silliness, Relaxing, My Nook Color, Pistachios, Going to Garage Sales, Planning Our Itinerary, Mexican Food, Cooking, Finding New Recipes, Watching the Ocean, Watching My Kids Learn Something New or Say Something Funny, Reading, Spicy Foods, Cloth Diapering, Breastfeeding, Waterbirths, Meeting New People, Hearing Different Accents, My Girl's Laughs, Craigslist, Germany, Getting Engaged on the Eiffel Tower, Doing Anything Fun or New as a Family, Homeschooling, Dreaming, Family Videos, Star Wars Movies, Babywearing, Most Things 'Non-Mainstream'


Dislikes:  Changing Dirty Diapers, Dusting, Doing Laundry, Not Having Enough Hands or Lap Space for All of My Girls at the Same Time, Shopping, Wearing My Kids Boogers/Snot/Food, Debt, Talking on the Phone, Texting, TV / Commercials

Emery   (aka Emmy)

Age: 4.5

Emmy is a wonderful little girl full of life, spunk, and wit.  She is extremely bright and is constantly surprising us with all that she is learning.  She is very loving and considerate and is always the life of the party.  She is so special and anyone who is around her falls in love with her in no time.  She has a good balance between being strong-willed and being considerate.  She keeps us on our toes and has us laughing all the time with the funny things she says.

Likes:  Hummus, Roller Coasters, Praying, Trying New Things, Disney World, Playing Dress-up, Being Girly, Catching Frogs, Learning New Things, Making up Her Own Stories, Playgrounds, Dresses, Riding her Balance Bike, V8 juice, Going on Hikes, Coloring, Her Grandparents and Little Sisters, Earning Junior Ranger Badges, Being Helpful, Using Her Imagination, Being In Charge of Maggie, Getting Dirty, Fancy Nancy Books, Being A Big Sister, Reading Stories Together, Picking Her Feet, Trying New Foods, and Anything She's Not Supposed To Do

Dislikes:  Potatoes of All Kinds (except hash browns), Being Told 'No', and the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls

Madigan (aka Maggie)
Age:  2
Maggie is our little handful child.  She is always making a mess of anything she can get her hands on.  She is very inquisitive and curious in nature and loves just being a part of whatever is going on.  She always insists she be included.  She is very loving, affectionate and polite.  She is full of hugs and adores her sisters.  She fits the middle sister role perfectly and is a true blessing to our family.

Likes:  Bubbles, Pretzels, Books, Cheese, Being One of the Big Girls, Kisses, Making Messes and Destroying Rooms in Five Minutes Flat, Smiles, Animals, Burping, Mama, Her Nanny (blankie), Doggies, Watching Emmy Catch Frogs (but not touching them herself), Being Held, Bananas, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Sips of My Coffee, Taking Things Apart, Playing in Water, Anything Mischievous, Hats, Sunglasses, Cinderella, Dora, Playing Horsey Down the Street, Sitting at the Table NOT in a Booster Seat, Drinking Water, Hugs, Spaghetti, Riding in Her Backpack, Snuggling, Petting her Baby Sister, saying "No Fair!", "Tank you, mama, tank you", and reminding others to say "Thank you" as well

Dislikes:  Having Her Hair Brushed, Getting in Trouble, Being Left Behind When Her Big Sister Gets to Do Something Fun, Showers in the RV, Cleaning Up Her Messes, Brushing
her Teeth, Emmy Telling Her What to Do, and Not Being Understood

Annabelle (aka Annie)
Age:  8 months
Annie is our happiest baby yet.  She is so adaptable and full of life and love.  All we have to do to get a mile-wide smile out of her is to look in her direction.  She loves watching her older sisters play and you can almost see the wheels turning trying to figure out when she can join in the fun.  She loves to travel and is content to ride for hours down the road in her carseat while Emmy holds her hand.  She is such a joy to us and a wonderfully easy baby.

Likes:  Slobbering, Nursing, Snuggling, Laying in Bed with Mama, Comfy Jammies, Pulling Mama's Hair and Jewelry, Pinching REALLY Hard, Being Held, Her Rocker, Smiles, Toys, Trying to Knock Over Drinks, Watching Me Eat, Watching Her Sisters Play, Laughing,Her Paci, Riding in Her Beco, Reaching for Things She Shouldn't Have, Being Tickled, Applesauce, Getting Raspberries, Playing with Her Feet, and Babbling

Dislikes:  Teething, Poopy Diapers, Being Sleepy, and the Sun Shining in Her Eyes