Halloween 2009: by Lori

Thanks Sharon, for hosting another fun Halloween. The kids had a blast getting lots of treats and playing together. It was a little brisk, but at least there was no rain! Now we have plenty of yummy candy to last through the long, cold winter months ahead...lol

Sharon&Ed's Baby Shower: by Lori

Sharon looked so radiant and beautiful today at her baby shower. There were lots of ladies on hand to help celebrate her new baby boy, coming soon! We had a very nice time, except for missing Justine. I know it was hard on both sisters that Justine was too sick to be there. Baby Cole received lots of wonderful gifts to start him on his way. What a generous family we have!!

We all can not wait to meet our new little nephew.
Hopefully, 7 weeks will fly by...especially for Sharon's sake...lol!!

Boo At The Zoo 2009: by Lori

What a gorgeous day for 'Boo at the Zoo' this year! We all had lots of fun hanging out with the Janik's and Przyzycki's! (We missed you Brian!) It was just such a nice day. Daddy even joined in the festivities...he hadn't been to the zoo in like 20 years!! It was really neat to see the kids all dressed up in their costumes. What a variety! I am glad we made the outing. It was bittersweet for me, with Mama not being there. The zoo was one of her favorite places to go, especially for holidays. These next few months will be extra hard, with all the holidays and family gatherings. So, if I am a little 'weird', that's the reason. I am sure that she is happy we are all getting out there and 'doing' things. It is so easy to just want to take a pass on the excursions that Mama was a part of...which happened to be a lot. Thank goodness the kids give us a reason to experience life and infect us with their excitement. I have to keep myself from withdrawing into my 'quiet/introverted' little world. I also thank God for my job at Tyler School for this reason too. It keeps me 'out there'. Ok, enough sappiness....




I love this pic of Grandpa Ken and Alex...Alex just keeps getting cuter and cuter!

Chris & Amber's Wedding Reception: by Lori

10/09/09 - Announcing....Mr. and Mrs. Gordon!! We celebrated the marriage of Amber and Chris last night. Couldn't make the ceremony since we both had to work, but heard it was lovely. Hopefully, I will get to see pictures of that soon. But boy did we party like rock stars last night...and realized today that having that much fun and crawling into bed at 3:00 am has consequences! So, we are laying low today.

It was so nice to catch up with family that we had not seen in a LONG time. I don't think I have ever seen Granny looking so fancy, with her sparkly suit. She looked so vibrant! 90 years have nothing on her and Grandpa!!




Well, cheers to Amber and Chris, as they start their lives together. May they have many happy years and lots of little ones! ;)











Alex looked so adorable in his spiffy 'tuxedo'!!

Sox Game 2009: by Lori

We had a fun night on Sept 22, watching the Sox lose to Milwaukee...lol!! It was a close game, though, with a few home runs and fireworks! We had nice weather and the kids had a blast. It was hard getting up the next day. Yeah, I know...keeping the kids up late on a school night, some kind of parents we are. Hey, once in a while is ok! I think I had the hardest time getting up the next morning and I was dragging all day. What ever happened to the days when we (Lou and I, of course) could be up late and just hop out of bed the next morning, with all the energy in the world? Oh, that's right...40 happened. Silly me! Oh well, we keep on keeping on!!




Sharon, with Baby on board, looked so cute!!