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

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...

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

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...

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

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