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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

Snow days!!

Well, we finally got our first 'significant' snow storm of the season! It was on a Friday, so naturally schools let out early and we geared up for the fun task of shoveling out when all was said and done! They boys were so excited! When woke the next morning, we had about 6 inches on the ground and the digging out began! The boys built a fort out front as it was the best packing snow! John and Ryan went around to all the neighbors and without even asking! They actually made a couple of bucks! It will be nice to have a white Christmas!

And then...

Then after those disasterous pictures, I asked again nicely this morning...or should I say "threatened" them nicely this morning....I wound up with this...so Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all that stuff...HO HO HO!!!!

Some Christmas pics of the boys...

Yea so it was about 5 mins before we were going to walk out the door and I had this brainstorm idea! Let me have the boys all line up in front of our beautiful tree and ask them to sit still for just one picture. Well....the pictures speak for themselves....LOL!!!

Bogart's Vacation....

For those of you who do not know, Bogart is my parents dog. He is the sweetest little black dog. His nickname is 'Bogie' for short. Well, nanny and pop-pop are vacationing in Florida this week and we have the pleasure of having him sleep over our house. So, for nanny and pop=pop in Florida, here are a few pictures of your boy....no, we are not over feeding him!!! Ruff!! Ruff!! Ruff!!! from your boy!!! Ha! Ha!