Family Gathering

It's great to be on the same continent as family again. Tom's Aunt Carolyn (Roachie) and Uncle Bob came with  Katie and Brian (Tom's cousins). Katie's sons Andrew and Jake and Brian's son Ryan were all very sweet to energetic Lucas and Hailey. We enjoyed a wonderful seafood lunch, a  portion of a USCGA football game, and a trip to the Groton Submarine Museum. Thanks for making the effort and the trek from western Massachusetts!

More in September

We had to pony up and get a mini-van! It's much cooler than we expected and we've been enjoying all the technology and comfort it has to offer.

Amy's best pal Amy and her daughter, Sophie, came for a visit. Lucas and Hailey loved practicing how to be a good big brother or sister. Amy helped with some house projects and her husband Rick even popped in for an overnight while on business. Mystic Pizza (in Mystic, CT) is still awesome as ever.

It's wonderful to be close to the beach, we've enjoyed many quick visits to dip our toes in the water, build a sand castle, or hunt for sea glass.

September 2011

Soccer season was fun with Dad as the coach and Lucas and Hailey making up nearly a quarter of the team!

School is finally in session...

Last week the hurricane/tropical storm left a path of destruction- surprisingly, we were NOT one of the 700,000 who lost electricity for hours-days at a time. Thanks to all that helped removed the big trees and branches. We were pleased to have Poppa and Grammy's help as well. They weathered the storm with us- thanks for helping Tom take care of the fallen trees and for cooking a delicious dinner with Hailey's help as well.

Lucas bounded down the stairs fully dressed with backpack in hand ready to go at 7:26 this morning. The school bus picks them up at 8:55. Hailey's first day started out a bit slower and with a few more costume changes...Needless to say, they are off to the races and happy to be there.

 

By the way...we've recently learned 

that we're expecting a GIRL!