Monday, August 31

Jen August 31, 2009

Today we started cleaning up the house getting rid of more junk. So I had to buy more plastic bins.

Maureen August 31, 2009

Letting some of the puppies explore the outside world

Margie August 31, 2009

She worked very hard today to learn to ride her bike on her own. She is almost there. About a second after this picture was taken, she fell over!

Marla August 31, 2009

Eric and I went on a bike ride before dinner tonight.

Miranda August 31, 2009


I've been waiting for this plant to 'bloom'...

Sunday, August 30

Maureen August 30, 2009

Trying to finish the book she's supposed to have read this summer, before classes start

Miranda August 30, 2009

Today was Joe's moms birthday...we got her out of the house! And went to dinner..it was a good night!

Marla August 30, 2009

Dylan and Dave (his roommate). They were heading back to their apartment and as Dave was pulling out of our driveway the brakes on his car fell apart. They ended up taking the train back and leaving his car here (his mom's gonna deal with it tomorrow).

Saturday, August 29

Jen August 29, 2009

Today we went to Andrea's wedding and had lots of fun! James loves to dance.

Friday, August 28

Jen August 28, 2009

Today James turned 13 months old. Here he is in his new Fireman PJ's. He is coloring in his coloring book.

Marla August 28, 2009

We had a chipmunk stuck in our window well. I helped him out...after taking a few pictures.

Maureen August 28, 2009

Working together to create Alton Brown's "Good Eats" Meatloaf. From what everyone said, it turned out to be really yummy!

Miranda August 28, 2009

Andrea and Nathan preparing for their "I do's"

Margie August 28, 2009

Here is Nikki's new puppy. They got her Tues. night. Nikki spent the week here, so lucky me, I had the dog too - along with the little kitten that Nikki found and rescued. They went home tonight. I love animals, but I am all done with the potty training, etc.

Thursday, August 27

Jen August 27, 2009

I went baby clothes shopping I got some really cute things. I really loved these. I can't wait till James and his sister can wear this.

Maureen August 27, 2009

It's like an optical illusion... How many puppies do you see in this picture?

Molly August 27, 2009

Remember my photo on August 1st? Ya think this looks better?

Marla August 27, 2009

I just found out today that my gynecologist died on Monday. I had an appointment to see him on Tuesday. On Monday Eric answered the phone and the office was canceling my appointment and asked him to have me call back to reschedule. So, a few hours later I called to reschedule. They asked me if I'd like to set up an appointment with his associate. The receptionist was very vague and said something about a health related issue (I assumed that it was with his parents or something). I said "no" that I would reschedule with him a few weeks out...she said that they didn't know how long he'd be. So, I set up an appointment with the associate. I guess I made the right move. I am saddened at his loss.

Miranda August 27, 2009

Brendan had his first football game and WON!!

Wednesday, August 26

Jen August 26, 2009

James has discovered the baskets and loves taking out all his toys.

Marla August 26, 2009


The obligatory first day of school photos. (I make them take one every year). That is Vaughn's last "first day of school" photo. And, Cole with his teacher, Miss DiBartolo.

Margie August 26, 2009

Jesse came home from school early today.

Tuesday, August 25

Jen August 25, 2009

I love carmel apples. mmmm yummy.

Molly August 25, 2009

Stephen receiving his "day before school starts massage". Keno helped.

Maureen August 25, 2009

Went to the pool one last time before school starts tomorrow. Of course, we'll probably go again, tomorrow, after school...

Margie August 25, 2009

I know it's a pot of weeds. But, I think it's pretty.

Miranda August 25, 2009

I made dinner for Joe's dad today since Joe's mom is still in the hospital.

Monday, August 24

Jen August 24, 2009

Today we tried a local ice cream shoppe. James loves ice cream

Maureen August 24, 2009

Hanging out with me as I handed out school supply kits that families ordered from the PTO at the end of the last school year.

Marla August 24, 2009

Eric's softball team won the championship game tonight.

Margie August 24, 2009

What can I say....she thought that she was beautiful.

Miranda August 24, 2009

Remember those tomatoes my dad brought me yesterday....GONE! Oh, I love them so much! ; )

Molly August 24, 2009

On his way to first day of high school. :)

Sunday, August 23

Jen August 23, 2009

Today we went to a local restaurant. We wanted to try something different. Plus it was a nice day and we at outside by this fountain.

Marla August 23, 2009

Trying to get a good picture of all my boys when they are in goofy (but cooperative) moods was hard. We took 22 pictures all together. This was the best...even though they don't like it because they had their arms around eachother.

Maureen August 23, 2009

Exploring Devil's Cave at Red Oak Nature Center. Thanks for the idea, Marla August 2, 2009!