Before and After

We tried to wait until he was 1. Only I couldn't take it!

Thomas Team

The Thomas Team arrived and stayed for a fun-filled week. The kids played endlessly. We swam, went to the park, and messed around at the house. Mindy and I did a bit of decorating. Thank goodness for her sense of style! Scott played electrician with Patrick and got the stereo, tv, and computer up and running. Did I mention we played a lot? Oh yeah....we cooked a lot too! Luckily Patrick finished his handiwork, and his picnic table allowed us all to sit and eat together. My clothesline he constructed is working out great also. The highlight may have been roasting marshmallows over the firepit Patrick and Scott made and catching fireflies as this was new to all the kids. What great memories except for one of their little ones who fought off an illness...all week!

Cleveland

The festivities continued in Cleveland as we visited with relatives we so rarely see. The kids enjoyed swimming in Grammy and Grampy's pool, and special dates to the Indian's game and to see Mary Poppins at the theater.

Connecticut

What a blast! The kids played all day and into the night with their cousins and loved every minute of it. Bosco became an outside dog for the week. He loved to play with the kids and never left the yard except for his daily jog with Uncle Marty. We took the train into NYC, which was fun for us all. The trip was cut short when the kids realized they'd rather be back playing with their cousins. Perhaps we'll get to Central Park next time.

Goodbye and Godspeed

We said goodbye to our dear friends and neighbors, and to our tree in the front yard that was the scene of so many adventures, and to the beach, and to a wonderful city that I never wanted to move to, but am now thankful to God that He knew better!

The Road Trip

First we went to DC and visited my brother, his sweet wife, and their very sweet baby boy who is a few weeks older than Max. We enjoyed their company and the few sights we saw in the city. Luke has a master list of all the stops we'll see on our next trip.

Where have we been?

Just about everywhere. Let's see....we said goodbye to dear friends in Tampa, then we packed a house, then we moved a house, then we unpacked a house, then we went on a 3 week roadtrip visiting relatives, then we unpacked the new house some more, then our best friends and there 6 kids came to visit, then we had major fun except for one little one with a major mystery illness, then we ordered school books, then Patrick started work, then we celebrated birthdays....and here we are. Tired! I'll post some photos so you can get tired too.