Well we are on the countdown for summer break. The boys and I are both looking forward to the lazy days of summer. Billy has had a great time playing lacrosse and we are not looking forward to the last game on Tuesday, but all good things must come to an end. Bill and I are going to celebrate 15 wonderful years of marriage on June 3. And well as you all know Jimmy is a very active little boy loving the fun of his childhood.

Fall

Well as we all know lots of time has passed since my last post. I cannot seem to remember to update often but maybe that has alot to do with lack of time. Tomorrow will be the annual West View Halloween Parade and I will be posting some pics, however, they will only be of Jimmy as Billy has now decided he is not dressing up. Wow 7th grade is still the big year change. Billy is having a great year so far and absolutely loves being up on the hill. Jimmy is now in 3rd grade and loves the fact that he has Mrs. Bollens. So what can I say I have 2 boys that love school. Way to go Mom. Well until tomorrow night!!!

SUMMER

Billy is no longer in elementary school, wow is he growing up quick.
Wow, it is hard to believe that there are only 26 days until school will start. Where has summer gone or has it even begun? The weather has definitely been purely Pittsburgh this year. I know that I am not that much into updating, but will get there. I will be posting communion pics of Jimmy and 6th grade graduation pics of Billy. Some of our great summer pics and who knows what else. Maybe those of you that remember to do this all the time can nudge me to update regularly

First Holy Commuion

The day is almost here and Jimmy is patiently waiting to wear his suit. At mass this past Sunday, we were sure to let him know that it was his last time to not receive Commuion. He really cannot wait to join the family every week. Tonight we have rehearsal and also get to have his gifts blessed. One from Mommy, Daddy and Billy, the other from Nana and Pappy. We are getting ready for the party we will host on Sunday for dinner. I hope that everyone has a great time there and I know Jimmy is really looking forward to showing off the new duds. Well, as you know there will be pictures to follow after we are home and settled Sunday night. Once this is over the countdown to Joni and Dave's Wedding begins.

DISNEY 2009

I wanted to continue with our vacation. Our days at Disney were long, funfilled and hot. I could not believe how fast the time went while we were there. We did use Wednesday as a break day just to hang at the pool and hot tub. The boys loved going out to dinner everyday, along with breakfast and lunch. But of course those who really know me will know that I could not wait to get home and cook. The plane ride home was very uneventful, except for seeing snow flurries out the window. Now, we are trying to come up with a game plan to return to Disney in 5 years. Will be great to go back before the kids are gone from the house. Here are some more pics.
Enjoy!!!!

Epcot-March 16, 2009

Another day of parks, but we did start out later. After an early lunch at Applebees we headed to Epcot. It was great fun to get to experience all of the countries with the boys. Jimmy was overwhelmed that we could go from Canada to China to United States. Seeing all of the countries is a definite favorite for the parents. The scaariest thing for Jimmy there was Honey I Shrunk the Audience, he really is not into the 3d shows here as some of them get really dark. Bill and the boys stood in line for TEST TRACK for a little over an hour, and well it broke down so therefore the ride was terminated. Off to guest relations we tromped and ended up getting passes to back on the 17th after 6pm with a fast pass directly onto TEST TRACK. It was a definite must do in the park and really made the kids happy that we all got to do it this time. Here are a few pics from Epcot and the rest of the trips pictures will not be uploaded until we are back in the burgh on Friday.

MAGIC KINGDOM March 15, 2009

The morning was great, we started off to a great breakfast at Denny's then off to park at Magic Kingdom. Took the tram to hop the monorail into the park. The boys faces were unbelievable, there are not words to describe the awe. Upon arriving at Magic Kingdom, Jimmy said "We better all stay together" , there were people everywhere. We got there just in time for a small parade celebration 70 years of Pinnochio. Then we were all dancing in the street in front of the castle. It was awesome. The boys didn't know which way to go first, they were both sooooo excited. We did about half of the park and will finish the reast on St. Patty's day. It was a day to remember, but honestly we saw the fireworks and then the night parade at 10pm then headed back to the parking lot by way of the ferry boat which was great to do as a family. We got back to the hotel after 11 and the boys finally went to sleep around midnight and as I am typing this on Monday they are still sleeping and it is 8:30am. TODAY IS STEELER SHIRT DAY FOR US AT EPCOT!!!!!! Keep checking back for more, SEE YA REAL SOON!!!!!