Dress Up Library Class

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

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

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.

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

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~

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

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

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...

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!

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