A flier for Liam's band. He wanted to paper the school with them, but we put a stop to him even asking.

Liam's Treasure Chest. He has really developed a love of reading and writing lately. He thinks he is very cool that he stays "up late" reading in bed. Along with writing stories, Liam, the "rock star," has also started writing songs.

The boys last night watching the Ranger game as they ate dinner.

Hockey Fever

We have no idea where Liam gets all his energy. The Kid had a 6 a.m. hockey game in New Jersey this morning, so we were up at 4:30 a.m. to get to the rink on time. Liam played his best game to date -- got tons of ice-time, scored a goal, and made an assist (or two.) After church and breakfast, he attended a hockey clinic. After the clinic he asked if we would take him to the outdoor roller-hockey rink so that he could practice. Of course we said yes -- he then proceeded to practice for two hours! Daddy and I finally called the practice and took the little man to dinner (at 3 p.m.)

Liam swears that he isn't tired. At the moment he is riding his bike. We anticipate a 6:30 - 7 p.m. bedtime.
This photo was taken right before he changed for dinner. He was snacking on a muffin as he made his way from the car to the front door.

Hockey Mom.

While Tonia and Liam spent the entire morning in a hockey rink, Bobby went golfing. Above he is modeling with his new driver.

The new putter. Oewww, ahhhh.

Party, Party, Party...

Tonia and Bobby went to Ireland for Bob's cousin David's wedding. While the parents were away, the Grandparents stayed with Liam.Liam wasn't too concerned with the fact that Mommy and Daddy were going to Ireland without him. He had a week with his favorite playmate -- Grandma. Yes, that is Grandma on a scooter!

Grandpa Tony wasted no time in setting up his computer.


Ireland: At the reception... Tonia and Bobby's sister, Patsy.

Bob's brother Billy and his wife Deirdre.

Tonia and Bobby after dancing The Siege of Venice (hence the shiny, slightly wet glow.)




Day after the wedding at Spillane's (the Noonan's local pub.) It's tradition to have a big party the day after...rest comes on Monday.
Bob with his cousins William and David, and David's friend.

Tonia with the Bride, Carmel.

Bobby picked out the gifts for our little guy...tambourine and harmonica. As you can see, Liam couldn't wait to play his new instruments. Before getting ready for school this morning he went downstairs for a little music-making.

Afternoon At The Lake

Bob went to see the All Ireland Football Finals on Sunday morning. When he got home, we decided to go on a little fishing/kayak adventure. Once the truck was packed we were off to Lake Tiorati in Harriman State Park.

Liam digging for worms while Bob preps a fishing rod.

Tonia paddling out.

Liam fishing, as Tonia paddles back.

Bob backing out. Bob took a paddle around the lake, then came back got his fishing rod, and went fishing from the kayak.

Saturday night Tonia and Bobby went to a fun retirement party.


Sunday, Liam took the 17 foot kayak for a test drive in the pool.

Rainy Day. What to do?

Today was very wet, so Liam wasn't able to play outside at school. When he came home it was pouring, so he wasn't able to play outside once again. (If it had been drizzling, would have been a different story.) Master Liam entertained himself with his guitar, and then built a drum set.

After Karate and dinner, Daddy and Liam found more fun in the basement. Below is what Mommy discovered when she walked downstairs...

We Need To Get This Kid Some Lessons

Liam is still loving his guitar, and is playing away, but...he plays the same "song" over, and over, and over, and...

This afternoon Rocker LJ informed Mommy that he needed to go out back to practice. At one point Tonia walked outside to see him serenading the next door neighbor. We think it is high-time for some lessons.