Monday, November 23, 2015

Pre-Holiday Road Trip

 Because the suitcase hasn't seen enough action this year, the kids and I headed north to visit with friends in Connecticut. It's always good to go back home and spend time with so many who I miss all the time. 200 miles feels like 1,000 sometimes.
First stop: The Romaniellos.
Kacy and Ava were a good match.
And Miss Liv showed us her princess accessories.

Saturday morning, the road trip continued to visit with our friends the Maduris and their newest addition, Michaela. Kacy the baby whisperer was happy to be put to work.
Continuing on our way, we rendezvoused with a lot of mom's high school girlfriends at the Porcos, who were very generous in letting us descend.
 The moms.....
And an attempt at a photo of the whole kid clan. Some were more cooperative than others, with the two-month-old Colonies twins being the most cooperative. Ironic.

Each one is better than the last. Oh well. We tried.
Kacy was not very impressed with the twins (Aubrey and Christopher) being so cooperative. All she wanted to do was hold them. No luck this visit.
Quinn was very happy to share a cupcake.
The tour Saturday ended in Westchester, at our friend Tia's. Instead of a baby, Kacy got to dote on Ella.

After a long day, Daniel was happy to take a soak.
Followed by some Ella smooches.

It was a great visit with great friends....back home and gearing up for Turkey Day. Ready for food, family and fun. Bring it on! So much to be thankful for....

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Happy Birthday, Kacy



And then Kacy turned nine....

This seems like yesterday. Instead of nine years ago.

She's still our sunshine--sweet, sassy and smart.

She celebrated with cupcakes at school, burgers at Abbey Burger Bistro (her choice), and completed the day with her first-ever flower delivery (courtesy of her Aunt Mary).

So now we head towards double digits. I'd love to freeze time but she's also so much fun to watch grown and mature. Here's to the next chapter...

A Very Zombie Halloween

The house was properly decorated (as scary as possible, per the kids and Dave) and ready for Halloween festivities this year.
The pumpkins were carved...
 There was even a Pinterest-worthy entry to the block party.
Our zombie/ninja. You know, anything with a sword will do.
And then there was our zombie tae kwon do girl. (Makeup and costume credit goes totally to Dad).

We crashed our friends' neighborhood block party, where our second (not-quite-as-Pinterest-worthy) offering, a graveyard cake, graced the dessert table.

Halloween should always be on Saturdays. Someone should do something about this.