Got Dirt?

Well, we certainly did a week ago...the HUGE pile you see in the pictures is now spread in our back yard near our new retaining wall. Matt has been working like a dog to create a "wider" back yard for the kids to play in and also a way to shield & give privacy to our yard from our crazy neighbors. It is really coming along - we just ordered some trees this weekend...2 beautiful douglas firs and 2 river birches. They are going to look great along the wall...I will definitely post some pictures of the finished project! Unfortunately for all of you, Matt isn't for hire! :)

The kids had a BLAST playing in the huge pile of dirt...wouldn't you?

Take Me Out to the Ballgame...

Just wanted to give a little shout out to the Red Sox...go Sox!!! They beat the Rays 5-3 today for Opening Game - woohoo! (sorry Ang!) Pictured here are some lil' sox fans sportin' their hats. oh yea! :)

We LOVE visitors...

This past week, we had special visitors...my friend Melea and her son, Caaden. I hope they had as much as we did...we tried to show them a good time (despite the chilly weather!!!). A trip to the playground, LOTS of play at the house, driving around town, walks in the neighborhood, a boat ride to the city, a visit to the New England Aquarium, yummy lunches and even some play time at the local McDonalds! Phew...we jammed alot of fun into 4 days but it was totally worth it!!!

Melea, if you are reading this - come back soon, we miss you guys! (oh & bring Aaron with you next time!!!)

The kids at the neighborhood beach

Caaden had a blast at our neighborhood beach

Melea, Reagan & Caaden being silly at Nantasket Beach

Woohoo, we love the beach but is sure is chilly!

Bath time is SO fun!

Saying good-bye to Winter...

I want to officially say good-bye to winter - it has been a LONG season for us and we welcome Spring with open arms!!! One of the activities that we will miss this spring & summer will be skating...it was a big part of our winter this year and I have a feeling will be a big part of our lives (especially since we live in Hockey country over here). I haven't been taking as many videos of the kids as I should - but when we were visiting family in Indiana this January - I took a cute video of Jack skating on the lake at Nana & Papa's house. Check it out!

Some more "remember whens"...

As I am sitting here sipping my coffee & letting the kids watch TV (gasp! i know!), I thought I would post some photos from the past...you know, some oldies but goodies!

Dec 2006: Jack is 2 years old here...we had just purchased our new camera and Matt was playing around with it

May 2007: Reagan's first birthday and a big kiss from Daddy

Summer 2005: Going to a St. Louis Cardinals game - a VERY hot afternoon!

Keep Away...

because we are SICK! (notice I typed in all caps!?!) It all started on Thursday with a little cough from Reagan...that "little" cough grew into a barking seal cough (croup). Poor Reaggie - sleepless nights, runny noses, sore throat due to all the coughing, high fevers, vomiting due to all the coughing, 2 trips to the pediatricians office, a trip to the ER because of her labored breathing, a steroid shot, 2 blood draws, and PHEW we are now to Tuesday and this little gal is still feeling yucky! What the heck????? Oh and to top it all off - Mr. Jack woke up in the middle of the night on Sunday with coughing and a fever! He is NOW sick and feeling pretty lousy. Hello?!?

A positive note about this whole scenario - was that my Mom, Aunt and cousin were in town for the weekend (yep, they got to witness all this craziness) and helped out SO MUCH. My Mom was there with me at the ER while Aunt Ronda took care of Jack at home. They helped out at night and during the day with both kids - and Kayla was the super-cousin who had boundless energy to play with the kids even though she was feeling a little under-the-weather.

In between all the sickness, we did get out a little to show them some of our south shore charm. Here is a picture slideshow from my Auntie...enjoy the pics! :)Click on the link below:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=dl2o0z8.5t94sygs&x=0&y=sggvih&localeid=en_US

A sneak peek...of SPRING!

We just had the most beautiful weekend - our weather was sunny and mid-50's. What a refreshing change from our cold, LONG winter days! The kids had lots of outdoor time - playing baseball, riding bikes, drawing with sidewalk chalk, and just breathing in the FRESH air that we all desperately needed.

Here are a few pictures of the kids enjoying the first days of spring!