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!

Long weekend....

Just wanted to let my friends know that we made it through the hurricane ok....we had alot of wind and rain---fortunately, she--Hurrican Irene--wasn't quite as strong as they said as it lost some steam as it moved north, but it was enough to be extremely paranoid that our trees were going to go down...many, many other trees did go down and block roads and take down power lines, but fortunately, we were spared...Lots of sticks and leaves, but nothing major...we did lose power on Sunday for a few hours and that got tricky as we have 2 sump pumps in the basement that pump water out that would come in to the basement if we didn't have them...Many people have lots and lots of water in their basements....So, overall, we did good...I am exhausted as I hardly slept Saturday night because I was terrified a tornado was going to come our way. (as they were popping up everywhere)...needless to say, I am ready for bed...so I am signing off right now..just wanted to let you know we are all ok!!