Update from Christen & Michael

Hey Guys,

Sorry we've been missing, we currently don't have internet at my place. But we are moving next week so more to come soon...

Here are a few pictures from our Honeymoon!

Hey Dietz kids!

Luke and I just wanted to say hello.. we've been busy, busy getting our life together here in Austin! From the beginning its felt like home since ole Teddy is here, and it's getting better every day.. Moving to another place is hard, but already having a sibling here is incredible and makes things wonderful! Now I know how Becky and Mike must feel to be near eachother.!!!Although I have to admit I find myself getting homesick the past few weeks..
Luke's job is going well he is a true "business" man now and I have to say he looks pretty professional to me! I've been busy looking for a job and feel confident that I will find something I like! We will be home for a few days for thanksgiving so hopefully we'll be able to see as many Dietz's as possible!!! For now we love EVERYONE!!! Congrats to everyone's good news ... I look forward to when we can all toast everyone's happiness and excitement about all the positive things that are happening/have happened in the Dietz clan.
love, love, love,
Gretch and Luke
p.s. Ted says hello!

Hello cousins :)

Hi Everyone,
Hope all is well...Thanks for the reminder Jen about the blog...I had truly forgotten until I heard the pictures of our newest family member had been posted on it! So, I am back and promise to stay true :)

We just put Mack down to sleep after a fun filled 1st Birthday. He had his 1 yr. appt. this morning and successfully made it through the shots...or I should say Mom made it through. And then Honey took us shopping (Mack shopping) and then we had the new baby appt. Mack smiled quite proud when we all heard the heartbeat..like he knew what was going on! It was wonderful. And I had my fair share of cries today thinking about his little life of 1 year..it is quite emotional! And of course thought about our Papa often...and thanked him for our special gift! We are headed out tomorrow to buy him a swingset...he loves outside especially because he is walking all over the place! Rest and sleep will not be a word in my vocab. for many years to come!

Michael and Kristen...congrats and so sorry we missed the wedding, you were in our thoughts during that week, we hated to not be there!!

ANd welcome cousin Emily...you are beautiful and big :) Can't wait to meet you!

And to Lea and Casey...congrats on this exciting new step in your life together! We are so happy for you!

And Kevin and Amanda...Yay!!!! We have been waiting :) Can't wait to celebrate with you soon!

And to everyone else...can't wait to see you all soon! Love to all!!! Mack, Katie and Rob

Geaux team connison!

Hi family-
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACK A DOODLE DOO!!!!!!!!!!! Where did one year go??
(and Happy Bday Papa tooooo =)

We are also so so so happy for the Bogle bunch! LOVE THE PICTURES OF EMILY!!!!!!!! She is just so beautiful!!! We cannot wait to meet her! And I know Brian is the best big brother... he's going to have to teach Mack and Owen the ropes of adjusting!

On our end, we had our appointment today with the Maternal-Fetal medicine doctor.... only had to see him because all multiples are considered "high risk"-- but its just a precaution. And the bambinos look great-- definitely confirmed it is two more beautiful BOYS!
WOOP WOOP! Please do come visit the House O' Testosterone at any given time. We are so excited!

Hope to see lots of you at Uncle T's birthday bash in November!!!
Love to all-
J, B, O, and the twinkles

Emily Dietz Bogle

Becky and I are thrilled to announce the newest member of our family, Emily Dietz Bogle! Emily was born on October 6, 2008 at 2:36 pm at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

Emily was 9 lbs. 6 oz., and 21.5 inches at birth, so Mommy is very happy that she opted for a C-Section!
Emily has been an absolutely terrific sleeper (which we hope continues after she comes home tomorrow!), and has brought so much joy to all of our lives. We feel so blessed to have her with us. We're also so happy to have Mia around (particularly Brian!) and are looking forward to Pops's visit this weekend! Much love to all -- Tom

Connison-Dietz Updates

We just wanted to give some updates on what is happening on our end.

We had a great time at the wedding last month and it was great to see (almost) everyone. Travel arangements were a bit hairy for Gustav but I think everyone made out ok. Jen and I ended up at my parents house in SC for two days and met up with GiGi and Pops in NC and spent the week at Mimi and Jack's. It ended up being a nice little vacation from reality thanks to another hurricane.

I have left my job at ICF International to take a similar position doing system work with the State of Louisiana - Office of Community Development/Disaster Recovery Unit. Basically, I am on the other side of the Road Home project. This is a more permanent position and was the best move for all of us right now.

The twins are healthy and growing!!! It was a bit early to tell without a doubt, but the ultrasound tech told us she was about 85% sure that both of them will be BOYS!! Jen is a bit overwhelmed about the testosterone that will be in our house. Hopefully they will have a few girl cousins in the family to even things out.

Good luck to Becky and Tom!!

Congrats to Luke and Gretch on the new job and moving to Austin!

We hope to hear some other updates on the Dietz clan soon.

-Brett, Jen, O, and the twins

Owen's 1st Birthday!!

Here are some pictures from Owen's first birthday party.

Jen, O, and I are all excited to see everyone up in DC for the wedding! We can't wait!!!

~Brett