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.