First Day of School 2 weeks later

Here are photos from the first day of school. Ben spent the second and third day home with strep throat but is all better now. John hasn't been sent to the principal's office yet, and he has learned to read a word: "I". Annie loves her teacher, Mrs. Spires, although she keeps asking if she can go over to someone's house to play, but we haven't met anyone yet. And with homework and making lunches, I'm not sure sending them to school is a lot less work than homeschooling.

Joe has his first football game Monday. For Friday night fun we went to the high school game and watched the game and the cheerleaders - all 25 of them. Almost one per football player. St. Patrick's mascot is the "Fighting Irish," and the fight song is extremely familiar - "Cheer, Cheer" - but I'm not sure about if the lyrics are the same. At least we have t-shirts to wear to the games! Joe wore the "Go Irish" button he got at an ND game 5 or 6 years ago.

Joe has a tie and jacket for Thursdays, which are Mass days.

There are enough for everyone!

They all look just like this!

Place your order...they are going fast!

Don't you just know how she feels???? Seriously...they are soooo cute!

Happy Sunday to the family!

Virtual tour

With the help of tour guide Annie, I took some photos the other day for your curiousity and pleasure. As you can see, we could use some pictures on the walls, but otherwise have our stuff in place.

Welcoming entry sentry:Breakfast area and Wii zone in back:Laundry/dump station:Kitchen from the other end featuring my end:My office:Dining room:Kids' Office/underutilized space:War zone:Sanctuary:Spa resort:

Infiltrated!
And now to indulge a bit of vanity: This weekend saw the completion of a couple crafts. Dan finished Claire's trundle, and we painted Annie's bed. I added trim to the lamp and recovered the seat from the green chair I found in the trash (recognize the fabric, Betty?) Martha Stewart, watch out!

Belated Happy Anniversary

to Kate and John! Hope you guys had a romantic date! Five wonderful years! It might have been our fifth anniversary when we bought a minivan...

Couldn't find any photos on our computer from your wedding, sorry!

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?

I was just organizing pictures on the computer and these two made me laugh. Especially the pizza one.

It is a red letter day!

You may not believe it but Dad and I bought a new TV today!! Not only is it the first NEW TV we have ever purchased, it is the ONLY TV we have ever purchased!! It was so exciting. Perhaps you would like to come on over to OUR house to watch TV!
Here is something, among many other things, that I learned today. We bought it at Best Buy. They have a computer in the store where you can look up merchandise that they handle. The TV we bought was 40 dollars less on the web than the advertised price in the store...so they sold it to us for the lower price. I do not get it, but liked it.
I saw the doctor today and he was pleased with my progress....I will have some physical therapy for 3 weeks and then should be as good as new. Thanks everyone for your calls and your help. Since today was my first "outing" since my surgery, we celebrated with a lunch at the Golden Coral..EEEH HIIII! oink oink. Here piggy piggy.
Joe has been installing our new cabinets in the basement....they are absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to get everything rearranged!
Love to you all!