Sammy snacking on an apple.


Liana in her new Dora jammies from Kelly.


They are a little snug, but she loves to wear them.

Sammy in a box.

Paul's Nature Pictures

These were pictures from Paul's retreat in Greenfield, NH.

Happy Halloween, Hugs & Kisses, Liana & Samuel

The kids are loving the fall. Liana has enjoyed picking up the colored leaves that she insists are flowers. Sammy enjoys munching on the leaves. He has switched from his summer past time of sand and rocks. We went apple picking on Thursday in New Hampshire before dropping Paul off for a weekend retreat. Liana thinks, "I lost her Daddy!!". They also picked out a pumpkin. The two of them would have picked the biggest one there if we let them. It was quite amusing to watch them literally trying to carry the pumpkins to the counter. Liana finally said, "You carry it... it's too heavy for me". Paul will be home on Sunday. Then, I think we better resume the packing asap. Hope everyone is enjoying the fall from Maine to Florida.

The Kids Having Fun

Liana got into the packing. She didn't want to me to forget any of stuff.


Sammy's new food suit.... this kid makes a mess like nothing I ever saw in my life. All he had was a piece of a bagel. By the end of his meal he had it all over him including his hair and ear.


Sammy hid in the boxes at Ikea.


LiLi and Samuel at Marguerite's house.


I was sick so I let Liana play with her markers. The rules were: 1. one marker at a time, 2. give each one back to Mama in order to put the cap back on it. I realized twenty minutes went by, and I didn't hear a peep out of her.


She obviously had alot of fun.

Liana watched her new favorite, which was a present from Bill and Amy for Samuel. She loved the dancing and practices daily. I tried to join her, but she told me I did my knees wrong.

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We're Moving

So we decided to move back to Southie. After much contemplation we decided to rent at Maddy's house. The kids will have a small room to themselves, very small. Paul and I will have a bedroom/living room to ourselves. It'll be tight for a little while, but with the savings we hope to have a down payment in the spring. Plus, we'll be out of the middle of nowhere here in Quincy. Pray for us with all the moving. It seems a bit overwhelming with two kids in the mix.

What happened in September!!!!

Liana dressed up as a fairy princess.


Liana is poofing Sammy, which means.... I actually have no idea, but I am glad they have imaginations.


Samuel the Super Hero!!!!


Now back to the TV.


Sammy picked up alot of Liana's ideas of playing recently, like carrying a man bag.


Maddy wasn't helping the cause, with playing hair dresser with them.


He did not realize that lipstick was for girls as he ran away so no one would take it from him.
We decided to get Samuel some boy toys this month.


Liana reading her new favorite book, Ocean friends, from Grandpa.


Papa and Grams' newest grandchildren hanging out all together.


It seemed to take all day, but we finally made it out the door ready for Michelle's wedding.


Liana and Samuel waited patiently for the ceremony to start.


Liana filled in for the MIA flower girl. She did such a good job. She wouldn't walk down the aisle with Mikey, but made it all the way down holding my hand. She walked into the reception holding Mikey, the ring bearer's hand without Mommy or Daddy. She got so big.


Papa and Michelle walking down the aisle.


Liana and Samuel outside the church. They were quite happy to be free to move again. They stayed in the pew for the whole service.


Samuel looked so hansome and grown up.


A family pic in front of St. Brigid's Church.


Liana was the first one on the dance floor and pretty much never came off except for a chocolate or sip of her shirley temple.


Liana actually fell asleep. She looked so peaceful.


Mikey and Michelle danced together for a sweet mother and son moment.


Daddy danced with his baby girl.


Michael and Matt are huge.


Liana and Reilly.