The Boys B-Day Gift for Mommy

Bob and Liam treated Tonia to an Army hockey game for her birthday. We had lots of fun, and Army won 4-2.

Thanksgiving Weekend - Family, Food & Fun

Grandma Irene and Grandpa Tony on Thanksgiving day. Tonia found it most amusing and somewhat disturbing that her parents have started wearing matching outfits. Have to say that Mom put out a delish spread, and Dad did a great job carving the turkey.
Gigi and Liam having a chat.
Putting the lights on Liam's tree.
Gigi and Liam snuggling to keep warm.
Bird-watching. What better place to start...the bird feeder, of course.
Bob decided that since Liam is almost six he can help with the leaf blowing. Tonia lucked out because Liam used her leaf blower (don't laugh, but we have his and her leaf blowers.) Traditionally, Bob handles the leaves, and Tonia gets to shovel the snow (which she actually enjoys -- no joke.)
Someone got his first tennis racket this weekend. The Noonans all played (and I use the term very loosely) tennis on Sunday. Several years ago, Bob and Tonia created "Noonan Rules." Basically, the ball stays in play no matter where it might fly or land -- this could include the neighboring court as long as it is player free. We are awful, but we have tons of fun.

Thanksgiving Feast at William O'Schaefer

Liam's class, along with two other K classes, gathered for a Thanksgiving Feast yesterday. All the kindergartners took Native American names -- Liam's is Snow Squirrel. He wanted Rink Rat, but between that and Snow Squirrel, all felt SS was a better choice.

The above table was set for 60. The cuties enjoyed apple juice, grapes, carrots, mini muffins, and popcorn.
Liam (left) and Michael (right). The cousins enjoying the festivities.

We Love New York!

Liam and Tonia had an incredible time on a Mommy/Liam Day in NYC. The festivities began with yoga at Dharma Yoga Center. After yoga it was off to Rockefeller Center for ice skating and then a fancy lunch at The Sea Grill. Once the delicious meal was finished we were in a cab heading for the Museum of Natural History.

Liam thought this was a perfect day -- ice skating and dinosaurs in one day! Doesn't get any better than that for a five-year-old.

Liam didn't remember riding in cabs. He couldn't believe that he wouldn't remember such a fun thing. He loves the new computer screens where you can check the news, weather, etc. He also loves chatting with the drivers (definitely takes after his mommy and daddy.)

We took the subway as well, which he enjoyed. Toward the end of the day, however, he was tired and asked if we could get a cab.

Liam and Michael spent the day together. They started the day at work with their Dads, then they were off with Tonia for an afternoon of hockey, hanging out at West Point, and church. You should have heard them singing their hearts out to the radio. Who knew that five-year-olds were so up on the hip-to-the-trip music -- they knew all the words. Unbelievable!
Liam's team played the Bear Mountain Bears at West Point's state-of-the-art ice rink. Above you will see the boys chillin' in the locker room before the game. It was so cute, Michael would point at Liam and tell people, "I'm his cousin." He was very proud of his cuz.
Grandpa Tony, can you believe that Liam is playing hockey at West Point? Liam is No. 5, playing Right Wing on center ice.
So cool to see the teams shake on the "A" mid-rink. The Pirates and Bears tied at 3-3

After the game we took a tour of the Academy. Of course the "monkeys" (as we were calling them all day) wanted to stop and play on the cannons.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was to be able to see a Cadets room. They were rather impressed with the Cadets as well. Liam and Michael declared "Cadets are cool."

The boys were told that they could pick out a hat or shirt. Both picked the same shirt and hat, and they were so excited -- Tonia just couldn't say no, so they got both. The cousins were so happy to look like twins. Liam is holding a penny that was pressed with the USMA seal. The boys were calling it "Army Gold."

We ended the day with Mass. Aunt Sinead and Uncle Tommy got Michael after church. You would have thought we were separating these two for the rest of time.