Winter Wonderland

 Finally the first real snow storm of the season. No more small flurries here or there that only left a small dusting that was gone the next day. It is time to get out the boots and snow pants, the shoves and the sleds and let the real fun begin.

 Just enough snow to go sledding, dry and powdery. Not right for snowmen or snowball fights, that will have to wait for next time.





Bundle up with wool hats and hoods pulled up and pulled tight!



The Exarhoulias and Desilets Family

Last Saturday I was finally able to meet Yianni and his entourage. We spent a little time at a local park, Owen Bell. It was cold and very windy, but little Yianni seemed to be up for anything. I have never met such a happy baby before. I have heard many stories about how happy he is all the time and they were all true. All ways a smile on this little mans face.

Yianni and Mommy



Yianni and Daddy




The Exarhoulias Family



The Deschenes Family

Sunday we went to Old Sturbridge Village with our friends Will and Julie. Their 18 month old daughter kept us all moving. I forgot how active a toddler can be.

Chasing after Emma!

Checking out the map, what should we do next?

Our Day in Boston

The first Saturday of fall has come and gone and with it our first family trip to Boston. We spent the morning at LEGO KidsFest, which was held at the Hynes Convention Center. Jonathan was thrilled to see a life size replica of R2-D2 made out of Lego's. He also loved the large scale Venator Star Destroyer.

After all that excitement we took the T to Quincy Market for some lunch and shopping. It was nice  to walk around, but it sure did not feel like fall. The leaves might be changing but the temperature was still in the 80's!!

We ended our day at the Boston Common and the Public Gardens. Mom and Dad enjoyed the shade while Jonathan played with the other children at the Tadpole Playground. Then it was off to find the famous bronze ducks from one of our favorite books.







An Egg-cellent Trick

One of my favorite parts of my job is that I always learn something new. Yesterday was no exception. How can a hard boiled egg fit into a bottle that is smaller then it? Have an adult light a match and drop it in the bottle and be careful you don't accidentally burn your fingers!! Immediately cover the mouth of the bottle with the egg. In just seconds the egg will start to slide down the neck of the bottle, the fire will go out, and some invisible force will literally “pull” the egg into the bottle. That’s amazing!

Football

Today we took Jonathan to his first football game. We went to the old high school field to watch his good friend Jackson as the starting quarter back for the micro Steelers.



Kyla



Rylee



Jackson #30



Coverntry Farmers Market

Let me quote one of my favorite reality stars Theresa Giudice, I "love, love, love" this place. Last weekend, September 12, 2010, was all about wellness. We enjoyed hula hooping and Organic Bartlett Pear pizza from Farm to Hearth.  It was a little chilly, but there were plenty of laughs to go around. I spent the morning with my mother and her childhood friend Linda who was visiting from Georgia. This outdoor market is always an adventure. You never know what or who you will see. Our purchases range from bread to mums and goat cheese with lavender to home made soap.

Organic Bartlett Pear Pizza baked over a wood fire and made only with ingredients from local farmers from Farm to Hearth. This one was amazing, made with honey, fresh sage, whole milk mozzarella, raw milk cheese and of course the pears. It was YUMMY!!



A pink poodle!



Hanging out with the Kids

This Saturday we got together to celebrate Alex's 9th birthday. I don't think we could have had a better weekend for it. It was so nice to have something positive to focus on. While we all had a moment  of silence in the morning it was great to move on in the afternoon and see how far our family has come and grown in nine years. September 11th shook our family and changed the way we see the world. Five days after this tragedy our family started to grow with the birth of Alex, followed by Camille and Jonathan. Now when we get together is never a dull moment, every second is filled with laughter and constant babble. This Saturday was no different as the kids all jumped on the trampoline, skateboarded down the drive way and used our truck as a jungle gym.