Sports, sports, sports.....

Today began with a sport, and ended with a sport...it was a day of sports!!!! Luckily it was a very nice fall day....Michael was up bright and early today as he had a game that began at 9am!...he played well, had some good tackles and a nice catch...After the games (they play an A game (with the better players)...and than a B game (so the rest of the kids get to play))....Michael plays on the B team...he is still learning and even though he looks like he is growing, which he is, there are taller and bigger and faster kids than he, so he plays B team and learns and watches.(he is #26)...after his games, we headed home, ate lunch, relaxed, folded some laundry (well, I folded laundry)...and than we headed off to Nick's ice hockey game (photos to follow)!!! (I know!!! 2 posts in one day of events that took place today!!!!)...I am so proud of myself...anyways..it was a day full of sports and as I sit here typing this, we are yet still watching sports...Penn State is playing right now...so I will sign off and actually go get myself another beer!..Cheers!!

A day of sports...

Nicholas had his 2nd ice hockey game this afternoon/evening. His is doing well and learning every time he goes out on the ice. They beat one of the best teams in the league today...it was a very exciting game! My Uggs came out this afternoon...that rink is cold!...(also had the gloves out too).....

Michael's confirmation!!

Ok, I am so on top of this post!!! Michael was confirmed into our church yesterday afternoon/evening. His Uncle Steve was his sponsor and it was a very nice service. He has now completed his religious education classes---he has been attending 1x a week since 1st grade (he is now in 8th)...during the school year and he is very excited that he is now done. Everyone came back to our house where I made london broils on the grill, a potatoe and pumpking bake and a onion/pepper/mushroom dish...oh and salad and cake!...it was very good and it was great to have everyone togethe!

Coletta's 40th Birthday (from Sept 17th)

So here is Coletta's 40th Birthday party photos...I know, I know......but as you can see, we had a wonderful time and she was completely surprised which was fantastic!...(her party was Sept. 17th)...it was a great night!!!

Nicholas...

Even though school has been in session 2 weeks now, I thought I would share Nick's first day of school photo....Michael and Nick are in 2 different buildings/locations now....And with Michael being in 8th grade, I didn't think he would appreciate me standing at the bus stop with him taking a photo....I will get an updated photo of Michael, but for now, it's Nick on his 1st day of 4th grade....

Just an update...

I know I've been talking alot of Hurrican Irene that blew through the area last week, but once again my great state of Pennsylvania has been inundated with rain the past how many days.....it seems like it's been raining for days and days (which it has actually)...but with all the rain, we were getting flooding...than yesterday, this line of heavy thunderstorms and heavy rain came south to north is the straightest of lines and flooded, for the most part, the entire central area of PA from North to South....anyone who lives in the eastern part of the state (that would be us)...cannot cross this one river (the Susquehanna) which means if you live in the east, you cannot go west and if you live west you cannot go east. Towns have been evacuated, colleges closed and sent home students, 125year old bridges just washed away and bison at an animal park have drowned.

Steve and Coletta were planning on taking the camper up to Penn State this weekend for a HUGE football weekend...yeah, well, they can't get there. That river from above...can't cross it. The major highway they need to drive on was shut down and all alternates around have also been shut down. They are bumming as they have, along with many other's, have been planning this weeked for months and months..

I am very, very greatful that we were not in that line of heavy, heavy rain. (we narrowly escaped it). Anyways...just wanted to let you know about the crazy Sept. that we have had so far...Crazy and Wet!!! Hope yours is fairing better...

Labor Day Weekend and Father's Day (down under)

It is a long weekend for us here in the US. Labor Day weekend is upon us-which means the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of a new school year for kids and colleges. Our boys already began this past Thursday...an 8th and 4th grader...will have to add photos later as I am on Mike's work laptop at Tri-boro and photos are on my laptop at home. And yes we are at Tri-boro for the weekend. Not a gorgeous weekend, but no rain so far, just a bit overcast. Boys are just leaving to go fishing. I am making homemade waffles this morning. And than we have a picnic this afternoon and Mike kicks off his "fantasy football" league today with a bunch of guys that Derek knows and that Mike has known for years and years. So it is a good weekend...

Wishing my dad down under a great, big Happy Father's Day!!! (US Fathers day was back in June)..saw the photos of your luncheon and of course wish I was there!...only in spirit...hope you had a great day with your Family Mick!!! Cheers mate!