Clam Bake at Crane Beach

We had our Annual Church Clam Bake at Crane Beach this year. The past 10 years we have had it at Lake Cochituate, but this year we decided to go back to our roots and hold it at Crane Beach. I am so glad that we did. The beach was beautiful and so much fun. Isaac and Owen had a great time running around in the water and digging in the sand to make their Super Hero hideouts. Jonathan had a good time re-living his glory days by playing flag football with a bunch of the guys that showed up. I have to say it wasn't so much "Flag" as it was "Conquer and Tackle" I am just glad that we didn't have any broken bones this time!! I always love watching Jonathan play sports. He has so much talent, I wish that he had more time to play because he really enjoys the exercise and team work that sports bring. As for me I had a good time just catching up with a few of my girl friends. I feel like I am always on the go with an agenda, so when I get to just sit and shoot the breeze it is coveted time for me. I also had fun chasing the boys around by the water and throwing them in. They didn't think that it was very much fun when they hit the cold New England Atlantic Water, but once the shock wore off they would run out and try to get me wet. Isaac solidified his brotherhood with Owen by writing their names in the sand. It is official I have it documented on film for when they get older and want to dis own each other. The food was good, I just wish that I could have had some Lobster. If it weren't for the whole dieing thing I would have gotten one just for me. Oh well, I guess I will have to live vicariously through everyone else. It was such an amazing day spent relaxing with family and friends.

Rainy Day Chocolate Chip Cookies!

There is nothing better on a Rainy Day than curling up in a warm quilt with freshly baked Chocolate Chip Cookies. Which is precisely what the boys and I did today. It has been raining like cats and dogs and isn't scheduled to let up until Sunday so we warmed up our home and our hearts with my favorite C.C.C. recipe. If I wasn't so comfortable I would get you the recipe so that you could enjoy the warm goodness too, maybe later. Here's to the warmth and comfort of C.C.C. on a cold rainy day. Yummy, Yummy.

Liven' the Good Life at HBS!

Summer is officially over on the campus of HBS and School is in full swing. We had the "Fall Fling" which use to be the BIG FALL PARTY when Kim was around! The boys got their faces painted in very exciting characters, they both got balloon snakes made for them, which were so cute, they even had a tongue sticking out. Both Isaac and Owen stuffed their faces with heavily decorated sugar cookies (I seriously have never seen so much frosting on one cookie before in my life). Jonathan was in heaven when Isaac brought one over for him to eat. We ate our fair share of chicken fingers, pizza, veggies and dip and juice boxes. I got to see some of my friends from last year and catch up a bit in between "mommy I need this, or mommy I need that". We had a fun time. It is great to be back!!

Owen and I went to the Crimson Kids Fall Parade. It is so much fun. Last year both Isaac and Owen were able to go, but since Isaac is now an official full dayer at school. It was a mommy and Owen outing. We got to see old friends from last year and meet new ones. Owen helped me decorate his "Shrek" scooter with green and white streamers and a big green balloon. When we were finished decorating we headed over to the playground and had a good time on the swings, airplane seesaw, slides and everything else that was there. After a while on the playground we heard the melodious sound of the ice cream truck. Owen was so excited he started yelling "Mommy, we get ice cream, we get ice cream!!" at the top of his lungs. Needless to say he alerted all the other children and they ran over to the truck to commandeer there treats. Owen of course chose "Spider Man". I thought it a bit freaky with the white eye balls sicking out which were really gum balls, but he really enjoyed eating it as well as getting it all over his shirt and pants. When the treats were successfully consumed and safely tucked away in the toddler tummies, we paraded our magnificently decorated bikes and scooters all around campus for everyone to see. Owen and I broke rank and headed over to Jonathan's office to see how is day was going and to show him Owen's decorating job. I had a great time hangn' out with my little buddy.

First Day of School

I can't believe that school has once again begun. My babies are off cultivating their minds with letters, numbers and a plethora of significant knowledge that they will need later in their lives.

Isaac is having a great time in first grade his teacher is Mrs. Blanchard. She is very kind and loves her job. We have lucked out with teachers for Isaac, everyone of them has added to his curiosity for learning and have enriched his life. I am grateful to them for loving what they do and giving my little man the encouragement that he needs.

Owen on the other hand is just beginning his educational adventure and is loving it. One of my dear friends runs a little pre-k school on Fridays to teach letters and numbers to children that are getting ready to go to kindergarten. Even though Owen has two years before kindergarten she was nice enough to let him join this year. Ever since I picked him up on Friday afternoon he has been asking me when he gets to go back to Miss Mary's house.

I feel so blessed to have two amazing little boys that love to learn and invent new things. I am truly excited to see what they choose to become. I'll have to keep you posted . . . . Can you tell that we are TRUE Red Sox fans?????