We went to Sauchuk farm on Columbus day....here is Gigi in the "cow train"
This is a pretty cute idea...a big sand box, but instead of sand it is filled with dried corn. It was a big hit with the kids.
There were many "cornundrum" signs throughout the maze. Thought this one was cute!
Annie, Auntie Anna, and Uncle Don came with us. It was a nice afternoon.
It didn't take very long for Jadzia to find her name and sit down at her table to start the day!
ok - these are backwards! This is Jadzia getting off the bus at school for her first day of kindergarten.
Off to school she goes!
Cassidy ready to walk to the bus with her friend Becky. This is Cassidy's first day, of 6th grade - middle school already!
Savannah and Cassidy getting ready for school! Savannah is in 10th grade this year
Jadzia played smart start T ball this spring...here are some pics from the last day. The kids played a game against the adults. Here I am running off the field after Jadzia tagged me out..I love that she is doing a dance on second base in celebration. The other two adults in the picture are two of the coaches...the, along with coach Mike were great with the kids!
I was trying to catch a picture of Jadzia in the "ready position"...but she is already starting to stand up in this one. When she is really in the "ready position" it looks like a cross between going to the bathroom and doing ballet.
running the bases........in case you are wondering the kids "won" by about 35 runs...they kept running, and running, and running
ok, the pictures are backwards again...here is the pregame warm-up. Jadzia has the black pants and pink (of course) glove.
here is my new tattoo that I got for my birthday....(I'm 36 now). It is a copy of a piece of scrimshaw that my brother Randy made for me.......now I have a piece of his artwork forever. 
Joe and I drove to Boston the day after my bday to go out with my friends. This is Holly and Jackson.
Joe and I had fun.....I thought bringing Joe would make me behave better, but I guess not...I drank WAY too much and was sick the next day
This one was taken on Savannah's birthday. She's 15 this year...can't believe it! We had some friends/family over for ice cream cake, and my brother brought chinese food yummy!
Jadzia had her birthday in April too...on Easter. She is a big 5 year old now and excited about starting kindergarten in the fall.
we played pin the tail on the easter bunny.....thanks to Savannah for drawing the Easter bunny
The trampoline occupied most of their time. The kid all the way to the right is David...Jadzia says she is going to marry David someday. The funny thing is, David's mom used to babysit Savannah.
Cassidy and her friends made egg shaped pinatas for the bday party...here they are before painting.
We went for an overnight trip to Coco Key water resort this past week....it was a great time. We checked into the hotel on Wednesday and left late Thursday afternoon. The place was a little crowded because of school vacation, but not too bad......there was plenty of room for everyone. Here is Savannah coming down one of the slides...it was tough to take pictures of the girls on these slides because I couldn't see them until they were almost out of the tube.
Jadzia loved playing with all of the water...it was fun to do something that is usually only done in the summer.
Cassidy crossing the pool....you hold on to the ropes above your head and walk across the floating blocks.
Playing in the splash pool
More splash pool fun!
Here I am with Penny, Wil, and Francine
Francine and I were constantly together growing up.......it was so fun to see her. We talked all night and had a great time. I am really looking foward to seeing her again soon....maybe a trip to see her in New York.
2008 ended perfectly.........this is my new little neighbor, Nicholas. He was born on the 30th. This is him and his big brother, Lucas. Congratulations to Lisa and Ed and the whole family....a new baby is so exciting. And he lives close enough that I will be able to visit when I want and not start wanting one of my own!!!
We had a great Christmas day...loaded with gifts and family. We had Christmas dinner at my house this year..........next year maybe we will even have the walls painted.
Savannah showing of her new Northface jacket and UGG boots......Gigi loves her new rollerskates (she calls them rolladates)
While getting ready to decorate our tree......Cassidy's friend decided to decorate her!
On Sunday we had a gingerbread house making party. I used to do this every year....the last couple of years we did not because of house constructions. Now that we have the big room opened up, even though it is not finished.......we have room to do this again. Here is Jadzia decorating her house...it fell apart, but was easily put back to gether.
Savannah and Gianna putting their houses together.............we helped the younger kids put theirs together and then Savannah and Gianna did theirs.
Of course, just as much candy gets eaten as it gets put onto the houses.
Saturday we went to a yankee swap at my brother Stephen's house. Savannah is picking her number and the rest of my family waits patiently.
My dad, my sister and myself at the yankee swap.
I can't believe my brother Mark has been gone for 6 years! I still miss him and think of him everyday. Here is a picture of him and Tyler. Tyler looks so little here with my guns n roses shirt on, smiling for me taking the picture! Give extra hugs today....tell your family and friends you love them!
We had a fun Thanksgiving......I had to work, but that didn't stop my sister from hosting a fantastic feast for the family! I had to be at work at two, so we ate at noon. Yum Yum! There was even plenty of vegan choices for me to eat!
Anna getting the food ready.
Mike, Sean, Cassidy.......goofing off as usual!
Mike watching the Celtics!
