Meet the Teacher

Brendan had the day off, so we all went to "Meet the Teacher" day at Sycolin Creek. Chris was such a sweetheart and let Addie go everywhere with him. She had to put his bag on his chair and do everything, and he gently guided her. I swear they are so close... I think these could be the best pictures I've ever taken of the kids- and I was so sad when Chris realized that he and Addie coordinated perfectly- He let me know that he didn't like it and didn't want to do that because he was in first grade. You know first-graders are the king of cool and all. Addie, however, loves dressing like her brother, so he agreed they can coordinate colors.:)

At least I can say they're creative...

The kids posed for me because I agreed to let them come up with their own picture after I was done taking pictures. So, Addie chose to climb into the back of Papa's pick-up truck, and then Chris decided they needed to shoot pretend guns. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come... And here you have it.:)

SML Getaway

We heard that Aunt Paula and Uncle Lou were visiting the lake, so we were able to do a quick getaway to the lake... It was such a fun trip and I'm so glad they got to see the kids- and it was a nice end to the best summer ever. I think it's a good sign that you had an amazing summer with your kids when you dread sending them to school.:(
Addie loving on Aunt Paula.

And then there is Chris... These two look like they are up to no good.:) Partners in crime.:)


This is what happens after your children watch Soul Surfer... Little Surfer girl.:)

Usually it's Chris who is all about Gram... This trip, it was Addie- They spent a lot of special time together.:)


My view from the dock... It often makes you realize how thankful and lucky we truly are.

Oh, Topher... anything for a laugh!

Look how much fun- I'd say the trip was for sure worth it!!!

Out of the mouth of babes...

Addie had gotten a balloon from a Pump-It-Up birthday party this weekend and we were running into rent Redbox movies. She said, "Mommy, can I please send this balloon up to God?" Of course I couldn't deny that.:) She let go and then just started babbling away, "Have fun up there balloony. Tell Jesus I said Hi and be nice to God. I will see you when I die and I get to come to heavan."

My day was made.

On the way home, Chris informed me that this year he didn't need "notes" in his lunch. Last year, every day I wrote him a note with his snack and he loved it. I guess first-graders don't need that.

It broke my heart... :(

Are you ready for some football?!?

We have started a new adventure- Chris is playing all-out, big boy football!!! So far, so good... It's really intense and he likes it, but it's a whole different world of it's own!!! He also has started to love Madden on his game system and actually beat Brendan... and is becoming a Patriots fan because he wins with that team...





Addie pretty much idolizes Topher!

Tay-Tay is the best fan ever...


So, it's official- we made it through our first scrimmage. Chris needs to get a little meaner, and he'll be amazing... Go Bulldogs!!!

New project!!!

So, after having a crazy moment and considering moving early this spring, Brendan and I realized that this is the home we want to raise our children in... for a long, long time- God-willing! So after four apartments, living with our friends and parents during times of transistion, a rental townhome, and buying four houses, we.are.settled... and hope to enjoy many more of these:

from our new deck and patio... We'll keep ya upated!!! Sooooo excited!

Best.Summer.Ever.

Really... I can't tell you how much fun the past few weeks have been. We lounge in the morning and then do the pool all afternoon. I don't even have to get in the water- my friend, Danielle, and I sunbathe... The kids have a blast playing in the pool, and we must hear, "I'm George Washington," 500 times- at least!!! The girls flip their hair over and then style it like George and love it- it never gets old. All of the kids line up in a row and jump in the pool like dominoes, and we even get wild and crazy and take have "Popsicles at the Pool"- Imagine kids screaming this like it's the best thing since sliced bread. We sometimes hit up a park... and they play there too, or have breakfast at Wegman's... or just hang out. For the first time ever, I'm so sad that summer is ending... While I welcome the routine of school, I will miss my lazy, easy, days of summer!!!