Summer 2019 (June 17- August 31)

Hard to believe that the kids are back in school (Chris is a freshman, Stephen a sophomore).  1st year of high school for Chris, it's great to have the kids back in the same school again.  So far, so good.  Sophmore year is a lot more academically challenging than freshman, but both boys are doing well.     Stephen is practicing with the basketball team daily except Sundays( he had 2.5 weeks off this summer! ).  Chris would like to go out for freshman basketball, but we have to see how his back is doing.

Stephen got his driving permit mid June.... he'll be ready to test for his probationary license in December (or January depending on when I can schedule him a driving test).  He's doing quite well driving - certainly more observant than his mother!

Steve and I went to Kristen/Ryan's wedding in June.  Everything about it was beautiful/wonderful.  Didn't get a good pic of me/Steve, but it wasn't about us anyway!!

Boys in the pool

Santa Cruz!!!  Only stephen was brave enough to go in the water!!

Trip to NY to see my folks.  Boys and I stayed in Old Forge for a change of pace.  It was gorgeous!

Mom and Dad came to spend the day in Old Forge.  We took a drive to Raquette Lake - loosely followed the path that dad used to bike!  It is quite a tough bike ride!

Matt was able to come out for a day to see us too.  Bummed I didn't get more pics with him!

Pics of the family in Raquette Lake

The boys and I also went to Ann Arbor to see Steve's folks.  Steve's sister Kate and our nephew Peter were able to come visit as well.  Great time catching up with everyone!

Girl shot

The whole crew except Grandpa

There's Grandpa - at the Gandy Dancer restaruant!

Kate and I visited the Riverwalk in Detroit.  Quite a nice walk - and who knew we were so close to the Canadian border???

Finally got to meet Chris/Sarah's boys!!!!  Andy, Chris and Bryce.  SOOOOO glad Sarah was able to come for a quick visit!!    

My boys on their way to school on a Liturgy day.  Gotta dress up for church!  Love it!

Hope everyone had a great summer - and honestly it is still summer, so I hope the fun continues!  Much love from us!

April 16-June 16 Spring Break, Basketball, Graduation, Visitors!

Stephen's Spring Break.  He and I went to Pismo Beach area for a couple nights on the way to Anaheim for a Basketball tournament.  Chris and Stephen had different Spring Breaks this year.... next year hopefully the whole family can be together!  Gotta say... it worked out for me, I got two spring breaks this year!

Stephen's Prime basketball team.  This is the league he has been playing with since 5th/6th grade.  Some of the kids have changed, but the main coaches are the same.

SO GLAD that mom got to visit her sibs in FL

Chris gets promoted from 8th grade.  He'll go to De La Salle Catholic High School with Stephen in August.  These pics were taken at our house with Chris' friends before the promotion party held at his middle school.  Steve thought it would be funny to take a pic of the moms taking a pic of the boys.  

8th grade Awards night and the promotion ceremony.

So excited that my Aunt Rita, my cousin Scott and his family AND my brother visited CA the first week in June.  What a great way to kick off the summer.  I think they should all come back!!  We all stayed in Pacific Grove/Monterey for a few days.

The first place we stopped in Monterey (!)

Peguins at the Aquarium

Here is the house I picked out for the boys to buy me when they make it big.  14 Acropolis St in Pacific Grove.  The picture above is the beach across the street.  Amazing. 

Happy Father's Day to all the awesome Dads reading this.  I took this pic for Steve- both boys will be playing for the same High School starting in November (assuming tryouts go well!)

Happy Summer!