Exciting things happen in the playroom

Socks are removed and thrown about


Wrestling with bears is a daily occurrence

new sports, like soccketball are created

and the latest addition...fits and tantrums can happen at any time

It's all over!

Liam had his first Happy Meal on our trip home from PA.

He devoured that cheeseburger.

Liam meets the Giallorenzi Boys

Liam was in boy land- literally! Cristina's nephews, Christopher, Nicholas and Michael, played blocks with Liam the whole time we were there. He had so much fun- thanks for having us !


Baby Elle was there with Leslie

The boys very busy on the floor

Dr. G with Liam. We'll have to make this an annual tradition.

Here they are one year ago.

A new baby for the Wards (aka Lavelle)

Little Baby Grace at 8 weeks

Molly is so big. She is 7!

Liam had a great time playing with Sean and Molly while Meg and I caught up.

Proud mama of three!

Thanks for sticking around so we could visit. It was great to see all of you!

Ladies night

While Liam slept at Grandma and Grandpa's, I had some time to catch up with my girls.
Leslie brought Elle along and inducted her ceremoniously into the group with her first glass of wine.

Clearly, our attention was on the newest little member of our group.

Cristina tells us about Christmas carols???

The new- Mrs Holmes, laughs about Leslie stealing her cake.

To Grandma and Grandpa's House!

Grandma tries to get on Liam's level.

Liam tries to explore the DVD collection but is defeated by some rubber bands.

A mad man running around the house.

Showing Grandpa his treasures that he stole from the fridge.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a quiet Turkey Day at home this year. Our friend Maureen came to visit.
Our 12 lb bird- way too much for three adults!


Liam wanted to help with the cooking.

Awaiting his turkey feast, which he was not a fan of.
He did, however, really enjoy the cranberry sauce.

It was a great day. Thanks for coming Mo!

A day with the Butts

We spent the afternoon with Aunt Barbie, Uncle Brian and Liam's cousin Daniel.
Uncle Brian decided to put out three types of beer to see which Liam preferred.
Somehow, Liam chose the steamer basket first.

Daniel shows Liam what he learned in college

After the chugging contest they share a clementine, a new favorite of Liam's.

One proud steamer wearing, Miller Light drinking kid.

A note to all who might be concerned: the cans were empty and clean.

Lunch with Chloe Lynn

It was an excellent day for diner food. We had our first snow fall.

Liam and his spoon

Finally! he likes ketchup.

For some reason, he has no interest in the fries.

Thanks for a fun afternoon Sarah and Chloe!

and another

Some videos from the last few weeks

A snowy morning

It was our very first "accumulated" snow this morning so Liam spent a lot of time at the window.
Chuck is off hunting for the first day of gun season so we are enjoying a slow weekend.
Now, I just have to find my snowbrush for my car and we will be all set!

Yummy piggy

Playdate at Ava's

Our lovely hostess, Ava, had a few of us over to play.
Lots of our friends were there but my camera took a lot of lousy, blurry pictures
so I have posted the best ones. We had a great time
on a rainy afternoon. It was a nice group.

Liam spent a lot of time checking out her lawn mower

and her kitchen. i think he may be working on his list for santa.

I am really not sure what happened here, but what a face! Ha ha