Weekend in Philadelphia

This weekend we went to Philadelphia! One of the perks of living in D.C., is that we can drive to so many cool places for a quick weekend trip! Peter loves baseball and wants to see as many games and stadiums as he can fit in this summer! Zach absolutely loves doing this with his Daddy! Saturday was a busy day...among some of our stops we saw the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's final resting place, Independence Square, The Philadelphia Art Museum! Then on Sunday we went to the Phillies game! Although they played the Diamondbacks(and we used to live in AZ) we cheered the Phillies on(sorry Lorraine)! Zach, Mady and Peter got new hats...part of the summer stadium tour traditions! My favorite part of the weekend was the two phili cheese steaks we had...one from Geno's and one from Pat's! Oh my gosh...they were so freaking good! And watching my two favorite guy's watch the game...the ice cold beers were good too!!!

"I can fix it for you!"

After a long day with the kids...I am trying to make dinner! I love to cook...but hate this daily chore of trying to make a healthy homemade meal for my family while the kids are driving me crazy! Is it too much to ask for them to play nicely while Mommy cooks...I guess so!!



So after a day of whining and complaining, whining and complaining...fighting...whinning and complaining, whining and comlaining...fighting! Did I tell you they whined, complained and fought today? I was upstairs cooking and I heard Zach screaming from the basement..then the screams got louder and he was on his way to find me, he began to explained that he dropped his fireman hat and it broke!!!! Ya'll know how in love with anything firefighter Zach is... He wanted me to FIX IT NOW!!! Well I had no patience left in me..I told him I couldn't...we had to throw it out...it was broke and he could cut himself with it and really get hurt! He was NOT happy...



Then I heard him explain his situation to Mady...I heard her say "It's o.k . Zach, I can fix it for you" She loves him!!!

4th of July 2008

This year we spent the 4th of July at the beach! We went to the Outerbanks of N.C. , it was beautiful there! Mady and Zach loved the trip! We spent most of our time at the beach, but did venture out one afternoon to see a lighthouse and the huge sand dunes...running down those was a blast...untill I fell...NOT fun...but was so funny!! We all loved the fireworks...is there a better place to watch fireworks? NO!!! The seafood was so yummo!! We can't wait for our next visit!!

Zachary's New Bed

Zachary got his Big Boy Bed today!!! Hurray!! BUNK BEDS!!! The biggest news though is that he gave up his "Night Night"...he gave it to baby Andrew!!! This child has been addicted to his pacifier since he was born...we tried without success to take it away a couple of times. I really thought it was going to be a nightmare to take it away from him. But not one tear and he hasn't asked for it once!!! He is also in underwear all night... without accidents!! We are so proud of him!!

Kyle Graduates

We went to Georgia to celebrate Kyle's Graduation from High School! The ceremony was held at 9am...that was too early...9 adults, 1 teen, 3 kids and a baby...we all got up showered and ready in the same house and made it there on time!!!!! We should have gotten some kind of certificate for that accomplishment!!

We had a wonderful time together.

Mady and Mommy all ready for the Graduation Ceremony

Me and the Graduate...I remember holding this child to day he was born ...I feel old
Aidan at the Ceremony...I love this picture
Ethan, Mady & Zach waiting for the Ice Cream Man in front of Aunt Leo's
Ethan Bug at the Graduation ceremony

First Orioles Game

A few weeks ago we got tickets to see the National play at home, and Peter decided we would go to as many baseballs games as we could this summer with the kids. It will be our summer stadium tour!!! So we went to Baltimore and watched the Orioles play the National today. The stadium is awesome!! It was a cool day with on and off rain...but we had a ton of fun!! Did you know they have crab cakes and crab legs at their stadium...Hello!!

The kids and Peter got new hats...it has become part of the stadium tour tradition! Zach loves watching baseball!!! That makes his Daddy very happy!!!


Mady loves taking our picture

Mother's Day 2008

Every year I do a Breast Cancer walk in honor of my Mom whom I lost way to young to Breast Cancer. This year we participated in "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk in the Nation's Capitol on Mother's Day. It was a beautiful morning. It is such an inspirational time for me, to walk for those we have lost, for those fighting for their life, and for the brave women who are survivors!