Mommy Day Care

While Grandma was away representing our family at Sharon's wedding in Northern Ireland, Mommy was trying to perform double duty of working and caring for the kids.  One of the days I decided to venture into the office, where each kid brought a backpack of work and fun.   

It only took about thirty minutes to cause chaos in the office but it was greeted with smiles and laughter.  They talked and entertained my co-workers and it was fun to have them in the office for the day.  Thanks kiddos for being so helpful.  I love you!

Long Island

My co-worker Chris is getting married this weekend in Long Island so we took the whole family and headed off to the event.  Since it was a beautiful day, we decided to take the ferry.  The kids love being able to get out of the car, eat and run around.  Don't they look so happy and cute.

We took in the sights and watched boats whiz by.

In Long Island, the main attraction is always Papa.  The kids ran Papa around all day and all night.

My friends were so sweet.  Since Brian and I were at the wedding all day Saturday, Jen had us over for Sunday brunch.  They grilled up delicious food and all the kids were in great spirits.  Look at all these rugrats.

We managed to fit a lot of adventure into two days - friends and family and co-workers is what life is all about.  We are so lucky to be surrounded by such amazing people.

Fishkill

Since the Fishkill crew didn't join us in Aruba, we thought we would head over to see them upon our return.   As always, Grandpa and Nana just want the kids to have fun so we headed off to the mini-golf course and batting cages.  Of course, Connor was in heaven.  The picture of the frog below sums Garrett up perfectly.  After golfing, he spotted some ponds with many frogs sitting on the edges.  He was fascinated and we took close to 30 pictures of frogs.  He didn't want to leave them and would have sat there all day watching. 

The Falahee batting crew.

Our true reason for the visit was to check up on Aunt Ellen.  Aunt Ellen had surgery which was a success but now it was time for her to start chemo.  During her chemotherapy treatments, we won't be able to visit since we carry so many germs.  So, we tried to bring the cheer and lots of hugs and kisses for Aunt Ellen.  We know Aunt Ellen will pull through but it is hard to think we can't visit.  We love you and stay strong Aunt Ellen!

Aruba

Aruba was a little different this year.  First, we were so sad that Nana and Grandpa were not not able to travel this year.  Aunt Ellen is going through surgery and treatment for Breast Cancer and we all just hope and pray that she recovers painfree and quickly.  I always like to think that there is a positive for every negative.  This year our cousins Billy, Kathy, Joseph and Meghan were able to join us on our annual voyage.  Now that is a huge positive.

I have to apologize to my kids that I didn't write this particular blog entry in a timely manner so I am going to have to let the pictures show you what a great time we had.  Our days were pretty simple - breakfast, pool, beach, lunch, pool, games (shuffle board) and then a fun festive dinner.  We did manage to do some activities - pirate ship snorkeling and tubing.   There was never a dull moment and the relaxation was perfect.   I will let the smiles speak for themselves.  

As always, we can't wait to go back!  The kids loved having their cousins with them and hopefully we can all go back next year.  Yeah!!