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2011-03-08T14:44:00.000-05:00

2008-11-03T15:11:00.002-05:00

Wanted to post this picture of this beautiful rose still in bloom in front of my house...
I call it my November Rose!

2008-11-02T19:37:00.003-05:00

Well this year my birthday just happens to fall on election day.
I am going to make sure I go out and cast my vote and make my birthday wish.

2008-11-01T07:49:00.002-04:00

Dress Up Library Class

2008-10-12T09:23:00.003-04:00

Emily had a princess library class last week. Shawn got to go to as a cowboy. They made princess cookies and listened to stories about princesses.

Brendan's Class Trip to Hagerman Fire Department

2008-10-12T09:18:00.003-04:00

Well this week at school was Fire Safety week. We got to take a walking Field Trip down to the local fire department to learn all about fire safety.They were able to squirt water from the hose. Sit in an ambulance and crawl through a smoke house. Here are pictures of Brendan's 2nd grade class.
Thomas' trip is next week I will put those pictures up when I get them.

A Day at the Pumpkin Fest 2008

2008-10-12T08:57:00.010-04:00

Here are some memories from the Pumpkin Fest 2008 at the Yaphank Farm that I went to with the kids and my sister, Patricia.

They had a great time that day and the weather was beautiful.
We got to go on hayrides, walk through the corn maze somehow we came out the same way we went in! LOL, pumpkin picking, petting the animals, Lots of games for the kids and music that Emily counldn't resist dancing around the Farm too!!
Despite a couple of set backs like locking the keys in the car and losing my cellphone, which was returned...Thanks Lou!
We had a great time and can't wait to go back next year.

2008-10-01T08:15:00.004-04:00

Shawn wanted to take a shot at singing too! So he sang the itsy bitsy spider, well thats what he thinks...LOL

2008-09-28T18:52:00.005-04:00

Today was a special day for our little nephew Jack...He was the Ambassador of the American Heart Association Walk 2008. All of his family & friends gathered to walk for heart disease. It was a wonderful day for a wonderful cause and I am so glad that my family was there to be a part of it...We love you Jack.

JACK & TINA ON THE STAGE
THE KIDS GETTING READY FOR THE WALK

STEVE & ALEX (HEY LOOK BEHIND STEVE, OUR FRIEND QUACKERJACK)

ALEX NOT A HAPPY CAMPER
TINA & JACK AT THE STARTING LINE
CUTTING THE RIBBON...LET THE WALK BEGIN
WE ARE READY TO GO!
ALMOST THERE!
GO MICHAEL
THE KING FOR THE DAY, JACK...
THE ENTERTAINMENT. THE SUBWAY SUB...LOL
AND OUR LOYAL FRIEND, QUACKER JACK~

2008-09-27T16:29:00.001-04:00

A sneek peek at Shawns Halloween Costume..What a cute bunny...

2008-09-27T16:21:00.007-04:00

Here is a little video of Emily playing her keyboard and singing her little heart out...She starts out singing " You need to do what you need to do" and goes into "when you wish upon a star" and ends with "And nobody is gonna come to your birthday"

Look out American Idol or Americas got Talent...Click the little arrow to hear the talent. It is really cute

2008-09-19T19:55:00.003-04:00

A little story about my lovely sister, Marie. As I was at work yesterday cleaning my heart out, my sister Marie calls me and asks me to throw her a surprise party for her birthday because she won't be here for her birthday. So I agree to give her a surprise party... I know sounds silly, but it makes her happy. So when I got home I began to make a nice dinner and decorate with balloons for my silly sister. At 6:10 she pulled up in front of the house and we all scattered to hide and get ready to yell "SURPRISE". Here are the pictures of my sad little surprise party. Hope she enjoyed it. Gotta love her! Well Happy Birthday Marie. Have a safe trip to PA and we will see you when you get back...

2008-09-12T09:34:00.003-04:00

To my friends and family who have September Birthdays or Anniversaries...Have a happy one.
Last night we had a little get together at my sister Maries. Grandma Mary is 94 Years Young...God Bless her everyday. She is a wonderful person and we all love her dearly...May we all live long enough to see those numbers on our cake.

Grandma Mary! Doesn't she look great!!

The Group Photo!

Mary & Marie blowing out Candles!
Make a good wish!

2008-09-11T12:36:00.006-04:00

Today is a day that will live in the memories of Americans forever.
Everyone has their own personal stories and feelings.
Sept. 11, 2001
I remember sitting on the couch with Brendan,1 month old that day, laying on my legs,
smiling up at me. So innocent.
Watching the t.v. when the breaking news flashed across the screen.
I sat there in disbelief. It looked like a scene from a movie, but this was for real.
I remember looking down at Brendan with tears in my eyes thinking to myself.
I remember calling Mike at work and him not believing me.
He knew from the tone in my voice it was true...
I wanted to run for sheltar not knowing where next something would happen.
Would this be the end? I put my faith in gods hands that day.
Still wondering to myself, "What kind of a world have I brought my son into?"
As I continued to watch and see the 2nd plane hit. I burst into tear thinking who would do this?
and why?
Praying that I would change the channel and this was all just a mistake.
As those towers fell and dust and debris flew through the city I knew this was the day things were about to change.
That was the day that my life changed.
I will always remember the people who lost their lives
and always be proud of my country.
GOD BLESS THE USA...

NYC Skyline before 9/11/2001

NYC Skyline after 9/11/2001

2008-09-11T11:26:00.004-04:00

September 9, 2008 was 8 years that Michael and I took a vow to be husband & wife.
It has been 8 blessed years. I couldn't imaging my life any other way
I have the best husband, beautiful healthy children and the best family around.
Michael bought me a bouquet of beautiful red roses.
We went out to dinner at the Oar House.
We had a wonderful night. It is so nice to have that time to ourselves.
Thank you to Mom & Dad for watching the kids for us.

2008-09-09T11:24:00.001-04:00

Just a couple of pictures of my little JETS FANS!

2008-09-08T11:48:00.010-04:00

Well yesterday was the NY Jets opening game, so the family was all decked out in their NY Jets paraphernalia. Needless to say the JETS won 20 to 14 so thats one game in the bag.

Later that afternoon we went to my brother Gary & Debby's house for a nice Sunday Pasta dinner and some magic tricks from Aunt Debby. It was wonderful. Food always taste better when someone else cooks it. The kids had a ball running all around and knocking down the tent...LOL, the pole was broke. Shawn had fun throwing his piece of watermelon at the treesm for what reasons, we will never know, but Uncle Gary & Carissa thought it was quite funny. Thanks again for a wonderful dinner...Some pics of our fun afternoon...

Shawn having a little watermelon

Aunt Debby & Carissa eating the big watermelon

Aunt Debby doing her disappearing Kid Trick!!

Now you see him...

Now you don't!!!

Uncle Gary Cutting up the sweet watermelonAunt Debby showing Shawnie she has nothing up her sleeve!!

Uncle Gary & Emily

2008-09-03T17:08:00.008-04:00

Well today, September 3, 2008 Brendan and Thomas are about to begin their first day of school...The morning started with a 7:40 wake up call.
Slowly but surely they made there way downstairs to find their breakfast of choice...French Toast Sticks and Cantaloupe.

After breakfast they washed up and put on their uniforms. Finally the moment all moms have waited for the walk to the bus stop! Gram came to take pictures and watch the boys get on the bus. At about 9:05 the bus pulled around the corner. At that moment Brendan's little hand wrapped so tightly around the stroller and tears began to run down his face as he cried "Mommy, I don't want to go." Holding back the tears myself, I peeled his fingers off the stroller and practically carried him to the bus. Thomas had no problems getting on the bus. He was so anxious and excited. To my surprise and luck, we have the same bus driver as last year and she was nice enough to let Thomas and Brendan sit together. Kindergartners have to sit in the front. With tears in his eyes and a sad wave from Brendan and a Smile from Thomas the bus drove away. The school day went well except for a phone call from the school nurse to tell me that Thomas, while bending over at lunch to pick up a wrapper, slammed his head on the lunch table. He was fine, just a little bump. Only Thomas! Well it was finally 3:30 and we all headed down to the bus stop to find ourselves waiting until 4:20!! But low and behold they finally made it home with big smiles and lots of stories. So all in all it was a great 1st day...

2008-09-01T20:47:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to post this picture because she looked so cute...

2008-08-26T15:21:00.002-04:00

It is so nice to wake up to that cool air kind of refreshes you. Have a nice cup of coffee outside on the deck and look at the beautiful morning glories in full bloom. I am enjoying the kids just running around being kids, spending days with there friends here or at the beach. I am feeling a little sentimental these days with the first day of school approaching. I am glad to have them go back, but in a way I will miss them. I know I tell them some times to grow up, but the truth of the matter is they are still babies...7 & 5 years of life is nothing. To watch their faces smile and wave good bye is bitter sweet. Here are some pictures of my morning serenity...

2008-08-24T16:58:00.006-04:00

Today we were happy that the clouds went away and we were able to take the family to the beach for a relaxing day out.

Shawn watching the boats go by

Thomas & Emily

Making a sand angel

Brendan, Emily & Me Making a sand Castle

Daddy Catching some Rays!

Emily making a sand angel

Emily finding some shells

Shawn finally got brave enough to go into the water

2008-08-21T17:08:00.006-04:00

Well today we spent a beautiful day at the beach with some friends. It was the most beautiful day this summer that I can remember all summer. Not a cloud in the sky, no humidity, not to hot but just warm enough. The kids all playing with there friend either in the water or on the playground. No fighting or crying, just laughing and enjoying the summer the way it should be for a child. Memories is what I call them. I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends to spend my time with. Hope you like the pictures of our adventurous day.

Shawn wondering what to do next

Ryan, Jared, Thomas & Brendan taking a swim

Emily & Mommy spending a great day at the beach together

The Moms in Charge!!

So Precious

Brendan, Thomas, Shawn & Emily

Ronen, Thomas, Brendan, Alex, Sara,
Aidan, Shawn, Emily & Evan

Emily be silly with her new friend

Thomas climbing

Brendan hanging out on the swings

2008-08-21T08:28:00.009-04:00

Well last night was my big night out with Shawn. We had a great time at the Ducks
Game and to top it off they WON...We started our night out with a little ice cream than we bought a ball and stood on line for over a 1/2 hour to get Buddy Harrelson from the '69 Mets to sign it for us, not that Shawn has any idea who that even was.
We had our picture sorta taken with QJ. He was a little afraid of him, but not as bad as I though he would be. He gave him a big Hi-5. After all that we finally sat in our seat a little to close for my comfort, but great seats, to Thank God for the netting because a foul ball hit that netting so hard right at my face I almost jumped out of my seat. The had two 2 run homers, a lot of fouls and some really good races. Our section 100, the Relish hot dog won the race. We got 2 $5.00 coupons for Dave & Busters, if anyone wants them let me know! All in All it was a wonderful night and some great memories were made. The weather was perfect and so was the company. He sat better than the big boys and the nice lady next to us gave us her bobble head... Thank you lady in seat 1 section 100!!

Here are some pictures of my great night out. Enjoy!
Before we left:

Getting to the Stadium:

Having some Friendlys Ice Cream:

Self Portrait of Shawn & Me:

Wasn't to Fond of the Duck!

Quacker Jack himself:

Loving his baseball:

Our Souvenirs

One of the 1st Homers:

2008-08-19T16:19:00.006-04:00

Just posting some pictures of the Ducks game that we went to for Brendan's 7th Birthday...We met up with my friend Dina and her family. We had a great night with everyone and as we were leaving a ball came over the top of the stadium and Mike ran as fast as he could down the hill to get the ball and gave it to Brendan as a little token gift for his birthday...

2008-08-19T16:07:00.008-04:00

Well tomorrow is my big night out with my baby boy, Shawn. He is going to his 1st Ducks game and I am the one who gets to spend so quality one on one time with him. I am sure he will have a great time since he loves baseball so much. We have the best seats in the house thanks to Big Brother Bill...We are so close, we will probably feel the breeze from the fast balls. I am hoping that Shawn won't be afraid of Quacker Jack so I can get his picture. I will post the pictures when I can. Thanks for stopping by.

2008-08-18T13:45:00.006-04:00

Well Shawn and Emily have come a long way since they were born...Shawn is now 28lbs and 37 inches tall...and Emily is 28 lbs and 37 1/2 inches tall...Still as cute as ever and getting bigger day by day.

2008-08-18T09:02:00.016-04:00

Well this weekend was my hubby's 35th birthday. He took the boys crabbing and fishing down in Patchogue. They caught one crab which was mighty feisty until he was thrown into a pot of hot water...I hope they can get a couple more next time. Thomas needs to be a little quicker with the net. We had a delicious Black forest cake that night to celebrate his birthday. On Sunday we have begun our new family tradition of having Sunday dinner with the FAMILY! We spent the day at Tre & Tonys. We had a nice bbq with a really delicious sausage, some Flap steak, fish, salads and corn on the knob. It was a nice day to spend with my sister and the kids had a good time getting out for the day. I hope we can have many more Sunday dinners with the family.

The delicious Black Forest Cake...

Our Little Crab Friend...

2008-08-15T14:24:00.004-04:00

Here is a cute picture of Brendan with all his new Webkinz...

And here is a picture of all his friends that came to celebrate his 7th Birthday. We made a really cool Volcano cake and smashed the life out of our Dinosaur Pinata. It was a good day and than the heavens opened up! Oh well, we had a good time inside and out.

2008-08-14T08:46:00.005-04:00

Well as of yesterday it was exactly 3 weeks until school starts. My sister Marie took the 2 boys to the movies today to see SPACE CHIMPS, then they went to Sayville beach and were so excited to get ice cream from the ice cream truck...I got to spend the day with Shawn, Emily & Adrienne to do some shopping for school and get some clothes for Emily. We started at Kohls, because my sister Marie was nice enough to let me use her big 30% off coupon. (THANKS SIS!) I got Brendan new sneakers. SIZE 1 already...Mike got an early birthday present...

He was excited to say the least...Then we wandered over to Childrens Place to get some fall/winter clothes for Emmy...She is getting so tall...3T!!! My babies are getting to big to fast. I hope to enjoy the rest of the summer!!

2008-08-12T08:58:00.008-04:00

I know it has been a long time since I have posted on this blog, between school being closed and party after party I really have not had much time to actually sit down and gather a ounce of thought. My summer has been exciting to say the least. We have had many fun days swimming in the pool, sliding on the slip and slide or just riding bikes, sitting around the campfire making smores, caught a turtle, we named him Raphael,attempted to grow a garden, Going out with friends, Yard sales and doing fun stuff inside. We have had a lot of family time this summer which is really nice. I suppose that is due to all the birthdays we have in the summer. The kids have gone crabbing with Melissa & Josh and attempted to catch some with Daddy! We went to a Ducks game for Brendan's 7th birthday. Not sure if they won or not because the lightening started getting so bad we had to leave, besides the fact 3 hours into the game and we were still in the 7th inning. Regardless we had a great time. The construction on our house has finally finished and we are pretty much done with everything that had to be done on our end...Painting, Painting, Painting. If I never see another paint brush again it will be to soon. As the summer seems to come to an end to fast, I am trying to get the boys back into a routine to get them ready for school. Lots of reading and routine! I have to admit that I will be a little happy to see those buses pull up at the corner. It will be the 1st time that I will actually get to spend some alone time with just Shawn & Emily. Something I miss doing and am looking forward to it 100%. To end this, I just am so happy to have had a great summer with all my friends and family and feel so blessed to be able to have done the things we did this summer. Cheers to a great summer.

Picture slide show:

2008-07-18T13:41:00.000-04:00

Let Them Be Little by Billy Dean - Rhapsody Player

2008-06-19T16:06:00.000-04:00

Let Them Be Little by Billy Dean - Rhapsody Player

2008-04-30T13:12:00.007-04:00

Alright kids, this is it coming down to the final weeks of American Idol. I am so looking forward to my big AI party at my house...A girls night IN! I am still pulling for little David Archuleta, He is my fav.

My sister really loves Jason, but I think he will be heading home this week...Sorry, the dreads need to go. We will see who takes the crown this year!!!

2008-04-30T13:09:00.002-04:00

THE BASEBALL SEASON HAS BEGUN. BRENDAN & THOMAS ARE REALLY ENJOYING IT SINCE MOST OF THEIR FRIENDS ARE ON THEIR TEAM AND DADDY IS THE COACH!GO MARLINS.

2008-04-30T13:06:00.001-04:00

AFTER A LONG DAY OF CONSTRUCTION THE KIDS WERE EXHAUSTED...

2008-04-30T13:02:00.002-04:00

Some Pictures of the kids helping with demoing the walls downstairs...

2008-04-30T12:58:00.002-04:00

Well Thomas just had his Spring Picture taken at school. He is really loving school and making a lot of friends. He is getting so big, so fast.

2008-04-03T10:44:00.003-04:00

2008-03-17T13:32:00.007-04:00

Hello everyone. To start I would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patricks Day. We celebrated St. Pattys Day at my brother Gary & Debbys house yesterday. Lots of beef & cabbage, with some delicious Irish Soda bread that my brother baked himself... The kids all got to play a little baseball with Uncle Bill, hope he is not to sore today! LOL!!

Over that past week a lot has been going on. We celebrated Ben & Justins Birthday...

Happy Birthday to them both.

Here is a picture of Emily. What an adorable Cowgirl she would make!

Thomas had his Pre-K Parent Participation.

We had a lot of fun while he put stickers on the page he would tell me a little story and I would have to write it down. Here is his picture...He is really enjoying Pre-K and Making a lot of nice friends. This is one of his Best Friends, Ryan!

Well we are moving right along with our construction. Today is Monday March, 17th 2008. The spacklers are here today applying the first coat of spackle. They seem to be taking a lot of coffee breaks!! A quick update...The bathroom is totally functional as of Friday and we have heat upstairs. I am hoping to have this job complete within the next 2 weeks. I had posted some pictures so you can see the house. Talk to you all soon.

Feel free to post any comments!

2008-02-29T12:59:00.005-05:00

TGIF everyone. Well yesterday was a busy day here. The sheetrock was deliverd in the morning, the inspector came that afternoon, which we passed thank goodness. So our next step will be next week they will sheetrock and get the heat in and start to finish up the bathroom. So hopefully we will be able to get everyone up there in a couple of weeks so we can get working on the downstairs. I am looking on the optimistic side and hoping to get this done by the end of March. I know they said 12 weeks, but I can't see that happening unless something really drastic were to happen and I don't even want to think of that.

Yesterday was also Thomas' th day of school...So I got to go to his class and help out with centers. Those kids are just so cute. We had to count out fruit loops and than put them on a piece of yarn to make a cute little necklace. He is really enjoying Pre-K and has a Best Friend Ryan. It is nice that they have playdates together at each others house and will be going to the same Elementary School next year. It will be cute to watch them grow up together.

Tonight Mike and I will be taking Brendan and Thomas to their schools to have a night out. Brendan will be doing "Snuggle up and Read" and Thomas will be having a Pre-K fun night...I will post some pictures next week. They are so excited to go. I we want to send a big Thank you for Aunt Marie for coming to babysit Emily & Shawn.

Also, I want to give my little princess Emily a big hug for going the day with only her big girl Princess panties one...Thats right, no more diapers. I hope!!! She loves her panties.

Have a great weekend everyone...

2008-02-25T19:15:00.003-05:00

Well today was Monday and the kids have gone back to school. It was a long week to say the least, but life is now getting back to normal...somewhat! We had the tile for the bathroom delivered today. It is really nice. It is a brownish color. We also had our gutters installed today so now when we step outside those cold drops of melted rain won't hit us in the head and back anymore. We installed our new side motion light, since our quick, but rather clumsy workers broke...but now we have a better one than we had before. Everything happens for a reason. I will keep you up to date.

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2008-02-22T12:27:00.005-05:00

Some videos of the kids playing in the snow today. Some have sound, some don't sorry. Hope you enjoy them anyway. They had so much fun. It is about time we got a little snow for these kids to enjoy and the best part of it all is that there was no school so we didn't have to use a snow day.
Thank you Jack Frost!! LOL

2008-02-21T11:16:00.006-05:00

Just wanted to post a quick picture of what the outside looks like as of today, 2-21-2008!

AND WE HAVE OUR TUB! YEAH

2008-02-20T18:50:00.004-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while...There is no school this week so you can only imagine the chaos going on in the house with 4 kids, plumbers, electricians, framers and lord knows who else is here...Well we are now officially 8 days into our construction and I can't believe how much they have accomplished so far. We now have the whole upstairs framed, sided, stairs in, electric rough wired and rough plumbing done the new windows have been put in in the living room and kitchen and Mike & I put a new storm door on...Only 6 hours and counting (lol) and the paint for all the rooms upstairs picked out and the tile for the shower and floor in the bathroom. It is really starting to come together, looks more and more like a house upstairs. Now we sit an wait for the wonderful inspectors who are suppose to be here one tomorrow and the other one Friday, we shall see. If all goes well we should be insulated upstairs by next week.

2008-02-13T12:38:00.005-05:00

Well we are day 3 into our construction project. Things seem to be going very quickly so far. They house the whole out side framed and roofed and today they are starting to frame out the inside. These guys are really hard workers. They worked yesterday framing and roofing in all that snow. This is very exciting for all of us. Once they are done with this our yard will need a major overhaul...No kidding, what a mess. Oh well, all part of the deal. Well here are a couple of pictures to see how the progress is going along. Might be a couple of more days before I get any other pictures because the stairs aren't in yet and I am not climbing that ladder just for a picture. It it way to high for my liking. Talk to you soon

2008-02-07T10:28:00.001-05:00

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2008-02-06T13:08:00.000-05:00

February 6th 2008

We are now one day closer to getting this construction underway. We were suppose to be starting today, but once again these wonderful weather people can't seem to get the weather right! We had the truck come quite early this morning with a truck loaded with wood. Amazing that all that wood will be our new addition. It now covers our front yard and driveway. It looks like a lumber store outside. Can't wait until tomorrow to hear the noise of our future...The kids are getting so excited to see what it is actually going to look like. We have been talking about it for so long, but I don't think they really understand what it is going to be like. They keep saying "Now we are going to have a bathroom upstairs like gram and pap." I have attached some pictures of todays adventure. Thanks for stopping by!

2008-02-05T19:46:00.001-05:00

2008-02-05T13:40:00.000-05:00

This has nothing to do with construction, but I thought it was so cute...Gonna go teach Lady this one!

Chien Danseur - Vidéo

2008-02-05T10:37:00.000-05:00

February 5, 2008

Well at 8:21am our first delivery truck pulled up today. It was the roof. We chose a Barkwood color for the roof. Matches the Peeblestone Clay siding we will be doing. The kids we so excited to see that "piggy back" pull the pallets off the truck into the driveway.

Than after that our windows arrived. 9 really big windows! Than the rain came down like cats and dogs. Why do people say that? Anyway.

Well we were told that Wednesday would be the rip off, but it doesn't look like Mother Nature is being very cooperative with us this week. We shall see. We are all very anxious to get started and now with all this stuff sitting in the driveway it makes is so surreal!!! Ok thats all for now, Brendan is home with a tummy ache today, so I will let you know more as it happens.

February 2, 2008

Well we had an exciting weekend moving furniture from one room to another, trying to make it all fit! We put all the kids in our bedroom. They are really excited, Brendan thinks it's like a big sleep over. And Mike and I are now in the boys room. We have such nice teddy bear border now. It's tight, but cozy...The cats don't know where to go at this point but will adjust.

2008-01-31T16:46:00.000-05:00

Jan. 31, 2008
Well we meet with Bill, the contractor to go over all the plans and siding, roof and what is going to happen day to day... or should I say at the mercy of the inspectors...We are looking to start either Monday or Tuesday. YEAH!! So this weekend for Superbowl Sunday we will be moving furniture all over to make way for the big trucks. Please pray for good, no great weather for next week. Talk soon. Anyone with construction advice, please let us know. Don't keep secrets!

Don't forget...LETS GO GIANTS!!!

2008-01-31T11:19:00.001-05:00

Jan 16, 2008
Mike and I went down to the Town of Brookhaven for our variance hearing. This was the biggest waste of time. It was a 2 month wait for the hearing date, to sit in the meeting room and wait an hour for them to ask Mike 3 questions and to vote on it, Guess what They were all in favor!!!

Jan 30, 2008
Well we finally got the phone call we have been waiting for, WE got our Permits from the Town Of Brookhaven. It has been a long wait but the time is finally here...Our building contractor, Billy is coming today (1/31/08) to sit down with Mike and I and go over what is going to happen first. Now the fun begins!
Here is what the house looks like as of January 31, 2008. Will keep you posted as we go along. Wish us luck!

2007-11-29T14:17:00.000-05:00

Been a while since I have last posted on this. forgot my password. We are all doing well. Everyone is growing faster than I can blink. The Christmas season is finally upon us again! Brendan is now in full swing of the 1st grade a loving it. Thomas is the Godfather of Pre-K and Shawn & Emily are home spending some free time with Mommy. We are in the middle of getting ready to put a second floor on our house, but of course you know the Town of Brookhaven is playing there games to get more money out of use. What else is new. Move the shed, remove the sunroom, take the deck down, bunch of crap if you as me. So when we finally get finished I will have one less headache and a heck of a lot more to clean. Happy Holidays to all of you. Here are some new pictures of the kids

2007-01-30T11:40:00.000-05:00

Hello there everyone. Here is an update on how Shawn and Emily are doing as of their 18 month check up...
Shawn is now 19 lbs and 31.25 inches tall. He is finally starting to say a couple of words and he climbs all over the place.
Emily is now 19.4 lbs and 31 inches (she still looks taller to me!) anyway, she is talking up a storm and boy does she have that little girl attitude...Everything is "No" or "Don't".
They definately have the "TWIN THING" going on and it is really cute to watch.
Hope everyone is well and enjoying the cold weather. Talk to you all soon!!

KISSY FACE!!!

2007-01-01T20:23:00.000-05:00

Well hello there to all my friends and family. I know it has been awhile since I last wrote, but it has been busy. Now that the holiday season is over and it is officially 2007 I hope to get back into routine.

I got to go to Brendans school and make christmas decorations. It is always nice to see how the are in school with the other kids. He is doing very well in school and making a lot of friends. He definatley is a ladies man (LOL).Here is a picture of his best buddies ( Kevin & Gabriela)

Santa was very good to all of us this year, not to much, just enough. Santa came to visit and Marie & Lennys this year again and some of them were not to happy to say the least. We had to drag Brendan out from behind the couch and the babies were really not to sure of him. Thomas just went with the flow of things and got his present.

We spent the holiday traveling here and there so it was really exhausting. The kids had a great time opening lots of gifts and seeing the family. It was really nice to spend the holidays with the family. We are blessed to have everyone. other than that, we all seem to have coughs or runny noses...FUN! We stayed home for New Years Eve and spent some time with our neighbor, Adrienne. Tomorrow is back to work and school for everyone. Wish you all a happy and healthy new year and NO MORE DICK CLARK NEXT YEAR!

2006-11-19T19:24:00.001-05:00

Well not to much has happened since my last post. We went trick or treating with some friends. It was a big year for superheros. Brendan was a red power Ranger, Thomas was Spiderman, Victoria was Wonder Woman and Kieth was Superman. There were no problems in our neighborhood!!! Since last I have turned another year older. My how time flies. I still cant believe that I am now 35 and have 4 kids. I never would have imagined 10 years ago all this!

This week I will getting ready to have our 2nd Thanksgiving in our house. I am so excited. I love cooking and with all our kids it will be so much easier being home. My inlaws and Gram will be joining us this year.

2006-10-18T20:25:00.000-04:00

Hello again to all my family & friends.

Today I am writing to let you know that

my loving father has passed away on 10-15-06

He will be dearly missed

and will alway be in our heart and minds.

He was such a wonderful and great father, loving grandfather

husband and a easy to love person.

He made friends everywhere he went and

no matter where you went someone knew him!

He saw everyone as an equal.

He was a diehard and devoted Met fan his whole life.

He attended every opening day for 37 years.

He worked hard his whole life to support his family.

We will always remember the key in the ear, trying to find his hankie,

laughing so hard he would bite his tounge, one eyebrow, bad jokes,

no-one could ever have the coffee ready on time,

and many good laughs.

He is now at peace and his is

Home with the lord and once again joined with my mother.

We love you daddy and will miss you so much.

Please watch over all of us.

Hugs and Kisses eternally

2006-10-12T12:33:00.000-04:00

Well hello everyone...Today is October 12th 2006
Just wanted to keep you updated on the growth of Shawn & Emily . Today was there check up and they are both doing fine. They are still half pints in their weight, but right on in there height. They both got 2 shots today and Shawn cried like a baby...Emily on the other hand, stuck out that lip and took it like a trooper, not a tear was shed!!

THATS MY LITTLE TOUGH GIRL!!

Shawn is weighing in at a wooping 18.4 oz and is 30 1/4 inches tall.
Emily is weighing a mear 17.14oz and is 30 inches tall
Not bad for my little preemies.

2006-10-09T21:14:00.000-04:00

Well here is something really cute I want to share...My sister Marie took Brendan and Thomas to the movies today and Thomas said the cutest thing..."Can we take a rocket ship to the sky to go see jesup?" I think that is really cute. The things that kids say and think, huh?

2006-10-09T15:54:00.001-04:00

Well a new school year has begun and I can see changes all over the place... First up is Brendan

This is a big year for Brendan. He has begun Kindergarten. His teacher is Mrs. Montick.He love riding on the big bus, his spiderman backpack and lunch box. I have seen so many changes in him, good and bad, already within these few weeks. He loves to write and draw pictures faster than I can supply the paper. He has sprouted up in height, not so much in the weight! He is very strong willed, which and this age is not a good thing. LOL.

Thomas loves being the big brother when Brendan is at school. He loves going to all his library classes and having alone time with mommy. He also is growing by leaps and bounds. He loves playing with play-do and busting Brendans chops. Hard being the middle child. Still wants to be a baby but at the same time wants to be the big boy. It will all work out for him.

Shawn has been walking now for about a month. He is sort of running all over. He is babbling away and loves to give hugs. His favorite song is Itsy Bitsy Spider. He loves all foods. His hair has turned blonde and his eyes are still blue. He is always smiling. He is just so happy with life. He is my more laid back, but energtic. He loves to play with cars too!!!Noises and all.

Emily has just started to walk and still kind of walks like a little baby frankenstein. She is Miss. Attitude/Personality to say the least. She knows what she wants and exactly how to get it. Thats my little girl. She has her little baby doll that gram gave her that she loves...Baybeeee and Ladeeee are her fav words right now. Still dont her the mama...I can finally put some baretts in her hair now that it has come in. She is holding her own very well with all her big brothers.

We have been pumpkin picking recently and that was a lot of fun for the kids. It was the first time for Shawn and Emily, but I know they had a good time. They really liked biting on the little baby pumpkins. Brendan and Thomas loved finding their own pumpkins and playing on the tractor. It is making the memories and being able to share them with all of you that makes me happy!

Well that is the update for now on the kids. Mike and I are doing well, we are little tired...but that is expected. We are enjoying them so much and are so happy to have them. Well check back soon. I will try to keep up with any news.