Happy Mother's Day

Spring has sprung in the hood

Not too sure what's going to bloom here...we think some bulbs fell into the ground last year...not sure what they were!

These, I think, are lillies

Forsythia budding!

Photo montage of my little chickens

A tale of 2 cities

 So unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the East Coast has been buried under a pile of snow so large...well, I had a nice chance to leave this snow hole for a couple of days for Marco Island, Florida.  Here are some pictures of both. 

First snow!

A day late, but a very nice effort on the part of Mother Nature.  Of course I wouldn't be saying this if I had to go to work today.  The snow started early on Sunday, December 26th and it still flurrying a little now at 10:30 am on Monday, December 27th.  Very cold, and very windy, but my very crazy children went out into it. 

Tree Decorating 2010

I know I am late posting this.  Better late than never I always say. 
From our house to yours...peace on Earth.

Jack is now playing basketball

He's on the Heat.  No one was allowed to have #6, which I think  was smart of the rec league.  There would have been fighting over it.  (LeBron James #)

Notice the very sweet John Stockton era shorts. 

Jack and Jax. 

Happy birthday to my sweet girl

Avery Rose turned 9 on Thanksgiving.  Its the first time that her birthday has fallen on the holiday.  I cannot believe how time flies...I remember the first time I saw her.  Doesn't seem that long ago, really.

I caved and bought her a Pandora bracelet for her birthday...she's been asking for one for awhile now. 

Happy birthday, baby girl.  Since the day I knew of you, my world has never been the same. 

This pic is a little late in arriving

But its so very wonderful.  This is Jack after his team won their last game of the season.  Although I sound like a total cornball when I say it, I can't express how much joy this very moment brought to my heart.  Thanks Tracy for capturing it...

BOO!

Avery is a vampire, and Jack is Harry Potter.  Although truthfully, I think he looks like a cross between Harry Potter and Simon from Alvin and the Chipmunks. 

Jack's soccer team won their last game of the season

The Fireballs had a tough season, but they really pulled it together at the end.  Trophies will be awarded at a very fancy ceremony/dinner on Thursday at the Pizza Shoppe...the finest in East Longmeadow dining. 

Now on to basketball...

Besties...

This is Jack and his best buddy, Jax.  I love that they are still young enough that they will still hug each other.  Right after this picture was taken, they immediately dropped to the ground to wrestle.  :)

This is Avery and her BFF, Mya.  It was Mya's birthday yesterday, and Avery gave her a "best friends forever" necklace with the heart that breaks into two parts.  Cutest thing I ever saw. 

A very cool fact about Jax and Mya are that they are brother and sister...makes play dates very easy :)

Pumpkintown USA

Went with my friend Jen and her cutie girl, Maddy. 

Avery took the last 2 pictures.  I like her eye.

Apple picking!