Christmas 09

We enjoyed a quiet morning opening presents and eating breakfast, then the box opening began followed by the clean up crew of mom and dad. Santa was good to us as you can see by the photo of the before tree and they were all happy as seen in the after photos.

Later that day I traveled to MA with the kids for Christmas #2, see them curbside at the airport in the new jackets Daddy bought. Saturday morning they opened up a tree full of presents at my parents house and we had Patrick's family over for dinner. Eagan was getting up from the table one too many times and Uncle Patrick found the duck tape. It scared Felicia with the loud noise and sudden loud laughter. Johnathen and Aubrie stayed over for the breakfast at the Mug, yummy.

The kids has snow ball fight, sorry no photos it was cold out there. They love playing in the garage with the basket ball hoop and in the basement with the pool table.

Patrick and I took my four, Johnathen and Aubrie to see Chipmunks II it was a sequel, cute. Then he took them home.

Monday after we got a few items at the store and played it what was left of the snow. I did take photos on. The boys had Bailey from across the street over and played outside and in the garage most of the day. Uncle Neil and Richard were over for most of the afternoon and had lazgna for dinner. We also played a few games of SLAM scrabble, so much fun.

Patrick brought the kids back for another night of dinner and you can see Felicia's reaction to his visit. She was afraid and clung to my leg.

On the way to the airport it started to snow. We had an hour on the play while we de-iced, so fun with no technology and 4 kids. They survived and we finally got home.

Caleb is 10

Well Caleb had a weekend of celebration for his 10th birthday. It is hard to believe he is that old. We started on friday at Carrabba's because the boys both recieved principal's 200 club for great behavior. I gave the waitress a note and she brought a sundae with a candle, he said why and looked confused then embarrassed but like it.

Saturday we took some of his friends to Astro Skate for the evening. It was great fun and all boys.

Sunday we went to Sonny's to eat, his choice and had cake from Cold Stone. The family got a new Trek bike that he loves.

December 09

We got the tree and it was cold for a change. Our christmas card is in the process.

We had a wonderful holiday open house with many friends coming to visit.

Halloween 09

I will just put it out there first, no pumpkin this year. Ok, we had a great time trick or treating with our neighborhood friends. Dayne the toothless wonder got toothpaste and they all got tons of candy.

Thanksgiving 2009

I started preparing for this event November 3rd with an email list of food. We had 23 people, 11 adults and 12 kids, so planning was a key element for success. There were 3 turkeys, 1 oven roasted the day before, 1 oven roasted that day and one deep friend by Chris. All were yummy. The children played so nicely together all day, no fights or yelling, while parents enjoy themselves in conversation. It was so nice to catch up with Monica and Alexis, our florida families.

Tom and Jess came over from Stuart. We had dinner the night before at Piasano's with them and they came for turkey the next day along with Papa and Martha.

Greg and Alia made the journey from NC with Sienna and Wyeth. We were very happy to have them come for a couple of days. Of course we had to split our time because Ann and John were down for their fall vacation, so brunch with them on Friday was so yummy also. We hosted all of it so the kids could run amuck, which they did.

Thanks to everyone for a great few days.

Felicia 's New Teeth

Earlier this week Ms Felicia had her front teeth fixed. Her 2 front teeth came out before 4 months old so they weren't fully formed. They gave her baby valium and laughing gas to help the process. She did great but was not a happy girl after since she is so independent. That girl wanted to walk out on her own but was not able to, falling all over the ground. If this is any indication of her future she will be a nasty drunk.

Soccer Fall 09

Soccer has been fun this fall and is almost over but each team is having a great time. I am coaching Dayne and Eagan's teams, thanks to an assistant, Karen, who does the little guys games. Felicia is a future player, too.

Boomer finds Harley

While we were enjoying the cool fall like weather outside Boomer made a run upstairs. I heard him bark but thought he just wanted to come outside. Dayne found him upstairs tormenting the cat. I had the camera on me outside and took a view of her in the window from outside. Dayne took the inside view. The dog was very happy with himself but she was terrified, barley got her off the screen.

Univited Dinner Quest

We came home from soccer and started setting the table only to find something had come to dinner. Take a look.

Felicia gets Stitches

As we walked into the house like many other days before, she fell going onto the landing and hit the broken pot. This sliced her hand and blood was gushing out. She let me stop the bleeding and put on a band aid but that was it. At the Y later I changed her bandage and realized it wasn't sealing up correctly. So I took her to the ER after Chris got home. She was a real trooper.

First Day of School for All

The boys started school on aug. 25th at north shore elementary. Caleb is in 4th grade and Dayne started 2nd grade.

Eagan started VPK on aug 30th, so he is going every morning. Felicia is the first 2 year old I have sent and she is 2 mornings a week. She loves it, I barely get a kiss at drop off.

All are doing well and loving school. The schedule for mom is great, too.

1st Day of School

Today Caleb started 4th grade and has Mrs. McAffee while Dayne is starting 2nd grade with Mr Frey. They were so both so excited. Eagan has my 2 favorite teachers at 1 Pres Day School.

Cookie Mess

I decided to make cookies and many other yummy things the other day and had 4 helpers on had to help. This is the after mess of cookies. They all love to lick the spoons.

Maine

 Pete, Kate and Dakota where in Ma for a wedding so Chris and the boys meet them at Friendly's for lunch, nice to visit with old friends.

Chris took the Dayne and Eagan up to Maine for his Dad's 70th birthday and spent a few days.  Unfortuanately it rained for 2 of them but the rest was spent driving the boat made of wood from last year, kayaking, boating and fishing.  Dayne caught a small mouth bass and kayaked alone for the first time with Jess.

When they got to Ma they visited with uncle Lou, aunt Pat and Ben with new puppy Raisin, in Humarock.  They had a great time while Daddy was around.