Video's

I want everyone to feel like they are part of Dylan's life so here are some everyday videos of Dylan being the vivacious and personality filled little boy that he is. Oh for the Gap Casting Call you can do a search and if you put in casandrandylan is should bring it right up.

Been a long year!

So much has since December 2008. Dylan turns 1 and has one of the worst 1st b-days because mommy was in the ER throwing up uncontrollably from food poisening. Then I find out my mom made the worst mistake of her life by leaving the father thats been in my life through my most important years...you all know him as my daddy Bill. I WANT TO JUST SAY, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN THEM, YOU ALL ARE MY FAMILY AND BILL WILL ALWAYS BE MY FATHER. I LOVE YOU ALL AND LOVE THE RESPECT AND LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN ME. Then on March 2nd, 2009 my real father Dean passed away of heart enlargement 12 hours after I spoke with him and he was fine. After attending the funeral that broke my heart, I had a near fatal car accident that changed my life. I suffered a broken jaw in 4 places, as well as other broken facial bones, and a broken femur in two places. My life still hasn't been put completely back together. I realized my marriage was no longer healthy, so at the end of June I left my husband. There are some positives though. Dylan is running around and saying more words than we thought he could catch on to. I have met a handsome, sweet man names Jayson, who most of you met at the Corn Fest get together. We have been doing very well, just taking things one day at a time which is what I should have done the first time. I am now working at a small ma and pop restaurant called the Country Leaf Cafe' as well as my most recent job working part-time at Aeropostale. With Halloween right around the corner, My lil man unfortunately is going to be with his father, but momma got him the most adorable cowboy costume. Oh, on November 20Th I will be undergoing another surgery for scar revision from the accident. They will be cutting off the scar tissue to make the marks less noticeable. Well I will keep in touch I promise. CONGRATULATIONS BRENDA, LIAM IS SO HANDSOME! Oh one more thing, Dylan has been entered in the 2009 Gap Casting Call. So if you all could go to google.com and type in "gap casting call" and click on the first thing that comes up find his picture and vote for him as the fan favorite. They will pick 12 or 14 kids to be chosen. The top picture is the one I used! Thank You!

Meeting the newest Storey

Hi everyone! Kelly and Joey came to Burlington to to meet Liam. We had so much fun seeing Joey hold Liam and marvel at his small size. It is always so nice when someone takes the time from their busy schedule to share in your joy. I want to share these pictures so you too can feel the love and warmth they brought to Brenda's family. The table is a memory filled table used by the Reindl kids and now LOVED by Ashlynn. She is eating and playing at the table when she is not pretending in Joey's toy box. Enjoy your weekend and the colors of fall.
Julie

We Need You!

Alrighty family members and friends, we need your help, suggestions, input, expertise, and your opinion (oh yeah I know you have one).  We are in wedding planning mode here in Michigan, but we're planning a wedding in Wisconsin.  Date?  We are shooting for August 28, 2010, but also considering August 21st or September 4.  Where?  The Madison or Milwaukee area - outdoor ceremony, indoor reception.  How many?  Probably around 200 people.

Who do you know, what do you know, how do you feel?  We would love to hear from you regarding ceremony and reception locations, catering, photography, florists - all things wedding related. Time is of the essence, especially regarding the venue options.  We REALLY would GREATLY appreciate any feedback!  

We look forward to hearing from each and everyone of you.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us plan this very special day!

Love,

Audrey - Mrs. Jude-to-be

Rita - Mother of the Bride :)

He's Here... He's Here!

Yes, for those that aren't on the Urgent Baby Calling System, Brenda had her baby this morning.

Both mom and baby are doing wonderfully as are Dad & Big Sister Ashlynn. The birthing process went really quick and I have to say... Brenda looked relaxed and beautiful when I visited her in the hospital... seriously, if I didn't see her ID bracelet and a newborn I'd think she was on vacation and not a new mom again. LOL

Just look at this beautiful picture:



Okay, just joking... That's a well rested Auntie Dawn that had no clue she'd become an auntie overnight. Seriously, I went to bed and Brenda was home, not feeling anything exciting going on. Then BAM... phone rings at 6:45 this morning and Liam has arrived! :)

Liam Andrew Storey was born at 3:25 a.m. on 10/20/2009
He was 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 20" long





Just wanted to share with everybody! If you'd like to see more baby pictures, I just uploaded some to Walgreen's for Grandma to pick up. So anytime after 5:07 pm today when they pick them up, you can call Grandma and Grandpa and see if they are around for you to see.

Hope everybody's evenings are wonderful and full of love! We're so blessed to have such a wonderful family.