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!

Pope Benedict XVI visit's D.C.

What an amazing experience I shared with my children!! Today the Pope was in D.C., and we were able to see him. I can't put into words the feeling it gave me, as a Catholic, it was very spiritual. The streets were flooded with people waving Vatican flags and singing the most beautiful hymns. A Priest handed Mady and Zach each a Vatican flag to wave, what a keepsake!!

Here we are in D.C.!

We are officially residents of the Nations Capitol!! D.C. is a beautiful city! Living in a city is so different than any place I have ever lived! I am enjoying walking so many places and having the kids experience this adventure! There is so much to see and do here...we are going to stay quite busy! I took the kids to the National Mall and took pictures for our "We've Moved" card. We also stopped by the Air and Space museum.


The Cherry Blossoms are beautiful


Mady and Zach at the WWII Memorial