Fishin' with B

Last week, we headed to B's house after school. The fountain was clean and ready for fish. My two little ones were SO excited!

We picked up my grandmother and brought her to the pet shop. Each kid picked out a fish.

When we got back, we floated the bag and ate popcorn while we waited for the fish to adjust.

Going to B's house is a treat anytime, but they really enjoyed the fish, too!

Fun times!

Why bike when you can run?

After our "date day" we wanted to do something special with the kids. The bikes were still in the back of the van, so we stopped at the trail by the library on our way home.

The kids both started on bikes, but Sean soon decided it was more fun to run after Sissy.

They stopped to smell the flowers.

While Sean lost interest in his own bike, anything Caitlin has is highly sought after.

She got it back in the end.

It was a lovely little walk!

One Month to Go

PWith one month to go, we kicked off our St. Patrick's Day celebrations yesterday.

When Caitlin got to school she tried to tell everyone that it was St. Patricks Day and not President's Day. Oops!

The Irishman and I both had the day off, so we had a date day. We don't really have a babysitter, so we try to take advantage of these days the couple of time a year that it happens.

We'd planned to go to a movie, but changed our minds. Shamrock Shakes on the beach? Yes, please!

We love taking the kids to the beach, but it was lovely to just enjoy doing nothing together. We left feeling rested and refreshed.

Happy Valentine's Day

Missing Moses & Grandma Jo

I found these pictures in my Saved folder. I'm not sure if I ever used them or not. Today in 2008 Grandma Jo passed away. When she died, we took in her cat Moses. 

In a funny way we always felt like Moses was a connection to her. He was only a cat, but he looked out for us.



Moses died a few months ago, but these pictures seemed like the right ones to share today.

(This one doesn't look like it loaded, but I write this post so long ago I don't even know what it is. Maybe it will somehow work once I hit post!)

It makes me sad that my kids never got to meet Grandma Jo. They sure loved MoMo.

Prayers today, please.

Happy Birthday B!

Today is my grandmother's 80th birthday. Last week we took the kids to paint coffee mugs for B. 

The mugs won't be ready for another week, but today is her birthday so I wanted to share the work in progress.

Happy Birthday, 

Grandma Betty!

Rockin' the Sweater Vest

It might have been 82 degrees outside,

but Sean was rocking 

the sweater vest 

this Christmas!

The Beach - After

We made our annual St. Stephen's Day trip to the beach. It was a little cooler and a little later in the day, but we still had a great time!

Caitlin stole my scarf at one point. She was so proud of herself!

Tickles!

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