Monday, January 26, 2009

My Karate Kids!!





































Friday night, John and Ryan tested for their yellow belts. They have been taking karate now for three months and the big night had finally arrived! They did so well and we were all so proud of them! They tested with Sensei Ray and yes, they passed and each received their new Yellow belts. Here are some pictures of their big night!!!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Another snowy birthday!
























































Just a few pictures of the boys having fun outside in the snow. We got another 3 inches or so over the weekend and into Monday. It was the pretty, powdery stuff...just floated to the ground. Pete was over for my birthday and we were having some fun outside with the boys. Actually, Nick and Kevin had been outside for awhile making snowballs that they put into a cooler so that they would be ready for Pete when he arrived! They must have had 25 snowballs ready for the 'assault'. For those of you who don't know, Pete is like one of the 'kids'...he loves to roll around in the snow with the boys. Mom and dad came over and we all had a nice dinner. Happy birthday to me!! The big '41' - I am now officially IN my forties...I am going down swinging!! I swear I am...ah...it's not that bad. I am in a great place in my life right now. It can only get better from here. Pete bought me the most beautiful roses as well as a gift certificate to my favorite nail salon. He and Nick both 'chipped in' for it. Enjoy some of the pictures we took yesterday, including my beautiful bouquet!!!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Some Christmas Cheer!






















It was a wonderful Christmas this year! The boys got everything they wanted, and then some!!! Only took a few pictures because by the time I actually got my camera ready, they had 'ripped' through all the presents that were under the tree! Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!!!