Thursday, October 7

Maureen October 7, 2010

Jim & I were outside, working on installing our new screen door, when this man walked by and started chatting with us. He's here from Russia to do something with a local bible church. He spoke very little english, but was determined to help us install our new door.

Miranda October 7, 2010

Where did he learn how to do this? I walked into the room and this is how he was 'eating' his cereal! Just amazes me...

Molly October 7, 2010

Stephen and I are on a quest to find the best cupcakes. It started when he went with Marla and family to Washington DC. They brought back cupcakes from the bakery on DC Cupcakes (a TV show) and they were good. Since then we have tried three more places. Today I was in the city for a doctors appointment and got them from Sprinkles. Yummy!

Marla October 7, 2010

Today was a half day of school. So, Cole and I "did lunch" at Tia Maria's. We rode bikes to school/work and then walked to the restaurant before biking home.

Wednesday, October 6

Jen October 6, 2010

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I have been cleaning a lot and got the toy room almost all organized. I also love these cute tights.

Maureen October 6, 2010

We walked downtown, today, to put up posters for the play. The kids were relaxing at St Vincent De Paul, while I waited in line to ask if we could leave a poster there.

Miranda October 6, 2010

Happy Birthday to my father in law!

Marla October 6, 2010

Had the skatepark to himself after dinner tonight.

Tuesday, October 5

Miranda October 5, 2010

I love having the front door open at this time of year - although Gianni dislikes having the door open and closes it!

Colleen October 5, 2010

Trees starting to change color out at Johnson's Mound.

Jen October 5, 2010

Now James turn. It fits perfect James is Peter pan and Emily is a fairy, couldn't find Tinkerbell in Emily's size.

Marla October 5, 2010

I made a make-shift shelf today, out of a piece of wood and two crates for our "spare bedroom" closet. Dylan and Vaughn both left clothes here and I'm not sure if they still want them. I am trying to get the room organized so that we can get rid of the bunk beds and get a new bed to put in there.

Maureen October 5, 2010

Waiting for his boy to come out from orchestra practice. Charlie loves riding with me when I pick the kids up from places.

Monday, October 4

Colleen October 4, 2010

I got to get a new bank card just like Donna did. Thankfully nothing had been charged on my old one but it had been compromised so they issued a new one as a precaution.

Jen October 4, 2010

a little sneak peek of Emily's halloween costume. Also look who's standing by herself at 10 months!!

Maureen October 4, 2010

The last of our sunflowers to bloom this year.

Marla October 4, 2010

I didn't know what to make for dinner. Then Cole told me that he felt like he wanted Chinese food. So, I pulled out a recipe for fried rice that Sally had given me years ago. I added chicken and shrimp to it and he really liked it.

Miranda October 4, 2010

All I need is Joe!

Sunday, October 3

Jen October 3, 2010

Grocery shopping

Maureen October 3, 2010

We helped out a pet adoption event at the Zoo, today. Afterwards, we spent a few hours, exploring.

Miranda October 3, 2010

The Middona's at a baby shower

Colleen October 3, 2010

Cole got in the cold, slimy water to retrieve the toys that blew into the pool.

Marla October 3, 2010

I sure hope that the winning numbers are 1 and/or 24. And....they were! Yeah!

Margie October 3, 2010

Madi's Daisy Girl Scout troop did a service project this morning. They picked up trash at the Corn Maze. Madi enjoyed it so much. Among her "treasures" that she found were 2 vodka bottles and a stuffed Batman dog with a rip in it.

Friday, October 1

Marla October 1, 2010

We went out to dinner at "Chianti's" for our anniversary. Then we walked down to "Graham's 318" for some chocolate fondue.

Margie October 1, 2010

Taking a walk with my child care kids.

Miranda October 1, 2010

I'm getting all our stuff ready for this weekend. We have a weekend full of parties!

Maureen October 1, 2010

Happy Anniversary, Aunt Marla & Uncle Eric!

Thursday, September 30

Jen September 30, 2010

my lil marshmallow

Margie September 30, 2010

Jesse needed new shoes for this school year. He wanted these Nike ID's that you customize and order online. I told him that I only budgeted a certain amount for shoes. So, he used his saved birthday money to supplement, and ordered these. I wonder what they thought when they were putting on the words "poopy pants."

Miranda September 30, 2010

Gianni's doctor has recommended us getting a lead test for Gianni since he spends a lot of time at my parents house which was built before 1978. The doctor seemed like he was telling us that just to 'be safe' because he said that the state is cracking down on it.

Maureen September 30, 2010

We went out to enjoy the weather, tonight, after homework & work were done.

Marla September 30, 2010

Fixin' the toilet.

Wednesday, September 29

Jen September 29, 2010

Emily is getting soo big where is my baby?

Marla September 29, 2010

Beautiful day for a bike ride.

Miranda September 29, 2010

Gianni played with whip cream at the museum today - actually he ate it more than played with it!

Maureen September 29, 2010

We walked down to the library tonight, to make copies, then stopped at local businesses on our way home, asking if they'd like to buy advertisements in the "Ramona" program. Annie borrowed another cookbook from the library. I can't wait to see what she & Dad cook up next!