Liam's Restaurant

Liam decided that he would make dinner for the Noonans this evening. He made a wonderful salad of field greens, herbs, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, cashews, almonds and lots and lots of balsamic vinaigrette. Warm peasant bread was served as a side dish. The meal was complimented with champagne and sparkling water. For dessert, he chose to serve the cookies Mommy baked this morning.

Not only did Liam cook and serve the entire meal, he also did all the cleaning up afterwards. The only help that he asked for while preparing dinner was for Mommy to put the bread in the oven, and for daddy to open the champagne. Absolutely everything else was taken care of by Liam...including setting the table and lighting the candle (with supervision of course.)

A Birthday & Promise of the Tooth-fairy

Yesterday was Bob's birthday. We made him his favorite dinner -- served with champagne, of course. As you can see, we've decided to use candles for how old we feel as opposed to how old we actually are.

Liam had a little accident on the playground and ended up at the dentist (for the second time yesterday, I might add. He had a cavity filled just two hours prior to the mishap.) The Kid had to have a tooth removed and has to eat soft foods for 24 hours. The dentist recommended ice cream for dinner. You won't be surprised to hear that Liam was okay with that.

That Time of Year Again

The boys went for a late evening swim. Although it was rather chilly, Liam talked Bobby into taking a dip. Like father, like son.

Our neighbors think we are nuts!

Liam letting us know he is brave. Has a 2 mil shorty on, compared to Bob's 4/3 with hoodie and boots.

It's Official...Pool is Open!

Both water and air logged in at 61 degrees yesterday, but that didn't stop Master LJ Noonan from taking a dip.

An Outrage and An Imposition!

Liam came home to see the above display on the kitchen table. He thought it was absolutely outrageous that Mommy used the cookie jar as a flower vase. Mommy thought it was cute. Liam thought it was an imposition.

Never a Dull Moment

BIG SURPRISE!! Grandpa Tom made a surprise visit for Thomas' First Holy Communion. My pictures didn't turn out well from yesterday, but I've posted some of the better ones. The pictures of the kids didn't turn out at all because they are very blurry (they were all dancing, playing, and running around -- basically acting like kids at a party.)

We started opening the pool yesterday. Liam helped Daddy vacuum. Shortly after this picture was taken, we purchased an automatic vac -- it's doing a great job at this very moment. I'm hoping that it works well so that I can be replaced as the pool vacuum girl. Last summer it seemed like both Bob and I would each vacuum the pool at least once a week. I'm looking forward to more swimming, he is looking forward to planting and pruning more trees.

Umpire

The boys have started hitting coach-pitched balls, so now they have an umpire. Liam got to play umpire in the Indians' last game. Every player gets to play the position at least once during the season. Liam played the first inning, and then other boys were given the chance.

Mom's Day Weekend

Lot's of fun was had these past few days. We enjoyed good company and good conversation, heard funny jokes, ate yummy food, drank delicious drinks, played fun games, ice skated, shopped, planted trees and plants, and generally just had a fun time.

Above Dad is doing the dishes, which basically turned into the boys watching a movie while Dad washed up.

Grammies and Mom.

Bob watching over the corned beef and cabbage.

Dad preparing to take photos of Mom playing hockey.

Liam teaching Grandma how to play hockey. Once Grandma learned how to hold the stick properly, she actually stick-handled well and scored a goal.

Mom chillin'.

Liam and Grandma planted a garden of supersonic tomatoes (real name) and squash. They also made this nice sign.

Kitchen Update

The Kitchen is almost finished. Bob started the back-splash today (see right side of photo) and should be done with it in a day or so. We have to install a ceiling fan, need to pick out stools for the peninsula, and exchange our dishwasher that doesn't work, other than that we are looking good. Tonia had fun cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner today. She especially enjoyed washing dishes in the kitchen as opposed to the bathroom.

King of the Jungle

Liam declared that he is "King of the Jungle." We are thinking he means of the Jungle Gym.

Noonan Cousin Play Date

Liam and Michael Noonan had an ice skating/hockey play date this afternoon. Michael did well for his first time skating. Ice skating isn't the easiest of sports to jump right into. Michael was very cute when he asked me, "Is that ONE big piece of ice!?!"


Michael won't be six until June. He informed me that by the time he turns six like Liam, he will be better at skating. I believe him, he is a very determined little boy.


When the public session was over, the boys watched some men practicing hockey. Liam pointed out that the men were taking slap shots -- Michael was most impressed and wanted to try slap shots in our backyard as soon as we got home. We weren't home long before sticks and pucks were taken outside and decisions were made as to who would goaltend and who would shoot. Of course in true kindergarten fashion, it wasn't long after that that sticks were put away in favor of other activities. The sticks and pucks, however, did make a couple more showings before the boys had to call it a night.
If truth be told, the highlight of the entire afternoon was probably being able to play the above hockey game at the rink. Liam asks to play it every single time we go to the rink, but has never been given permission to do so until this afternoon. It was hard to resist two cuties working the same angle.