Sunday, November 4, 2012

Are we still here?



I haven't made a post in so long that this blog is almost obsolete. But I did want to post some Halloween pictures for those of you who didn't get to see the kids in all of their cuteness!


Yes, Ebbie is that much taller than the boys!


Dorothy and Pocahontas


Bo and Ebbie with our former neighbor, Mrs. Wingate who turned 100 in May!

The TRICK OR TREAT CREW....Look how much they've changed over the years : )
2012 - Anakin Skywalker, Dorothy, and a Knight
2011 - Strawberry Shortcake, Sportacus, and Robin Hood
2010 - Indiana Jones, Mulan, and Superman
2009
All I could find was a group picture from 2009 so you'll just have to spot the Bumblebee, Batman, and Superman!

Love y'all!
Deidre


Thursday, August 16, 2012

Dress up and School

Once we got back home we hit the ground running! We went to soccer camp then to the beach, then got ready for school.  We managed to squeeze in a little dress-up time too : )





Seeing his new desk for the first time
Bo and teacher, Mrs. Harris
On the way to First Grade!




Ebbie's Fun Tea Party at preschool.
Ebbie and Pre-K teacher, Mrs. Amy





















We have had a busy and fun couple of weeks!
Love y'all!
Deidre




Friday, July 27, 2012

Final Post from Boston

We've had a fun final week in Boston! We visited the park one final time, we visited our favorite sushi restaurant one final time, and we went to watch a movie.  We also got to see the Red Sox and "the green monster".  It is a really beautiful stadium.  (Thanks Uncle Heni for helping get the tickets!)







While here we learned some Fun Facts about Fenway:

1.  The Red Seat - Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21. This is the place where Ted Williams hit a 502-foot home run in June of 1946, which is still the longest home run in Fenway Park history.

2.  The Green Monster - Built in 1914 to keep passersby from watching the game for free. The inside of the wall contains hundreds of signatures from current and former baseball players who sign the wall on their first visit to Fenway.

3.  Fenway is the oldest ballpark still used professionally ..... and the smallest

We fly out Saturday morning.  I wish I could say I'm ready to get home but the truth is I'm going to miss Austin too much to enjoy heading home! Romney better win to make this worth it!!!!!!!!

Love you all, 
Deidre





Saturday, July 21, 2012

Another Family Visit

Lolly visited this week! We had a fun time showing her around Boston. We packed a lot in to one week since we're leaving soon!



We went back to the Old North Church....


and discovered Paul Revere Mall right behind it.


We finally made it to Frog Pond!  The kids had a good time but kept asking to leave to go to the playground.





We ate at the oldest restaurant in America.... Union Oyster House



We also visited the Bunker Hill Monument...unfortunately we couldn't go up because of the heat.  (It was only 85 but...?)


We visited the U.S.S. Constitution.  This was one of the coolest thing we've done. (for me -  not the kids) It was just really amazing to stand on the wooden deck of such an historic ship. 


I had to keep explaining to Bo that "yes, those were real cannons".











 Ebbie tried on some of the historic head gear - which I think looks pretty cute on her.


Lastly, we went to the Boston's Children's Museum.  Sorry I don't have better pictures - we were busy playing!!

 Love y'all!
Deidre








Saturday, July 14, 2012

4th of July in Boston

Mam came to town to celebrate the 4th with us!





 We sat on the bridge to watch the fireworks! Everybody was really tired and it started raining but it was still fun!





We finally found a beach that was enjoyable.  It's about 30 mins outside of Boston in Manchester-by-the-Sea. 









Love y"all!
Deidre