Judah was in "Jack and the Beanstalk"
Judah was in the School Spelling Bee
Isaac and I celebrated 9 years of marriage
Judah got a space saver device put on his teeth
We spent St. Patrick's Day with April, Nadia and Declan
Stella Turned 5 and had a tea party
I turned 30! I was so happy Vic was here for it
Vic and I surprised mom with a big 60th surprise party at Lanzi's
We took a trip to Cali
Swam in Papa's pool (a lot!) Playing with Papa for hours
Fed Great grandpa's coy fish. They ate right out of the kid's hands. They also loved Choli the dog.
We saw Great grandpa Bill for the final time
Saw a Dodger game and they won, woot woot
Visited Nanny's darling house and fell in love with Mable (Marble)
Stella learned to swim! She has become quite a pro in a short time
We went to Disneyland. Judah road Space Mountain for the first time, Stella met the Princesses!!
Stella graduate Preschool
Judah finished 3rd grade with ease
Isaac turned 31
Spent days at the beach with April and the kids, coffee in hand
Had fun seeing several movies with the kids in the theater
Rewarded the kids good grades, with a Barnes and Noble trip
Judah had an amazing baseball season with only two losses, he pitched like a champ
We went to the Butterfly Conservatory
We spent 4th of July with the Payan's and stayed at the beautiful Hampton
We saw fireworks in Saratoga, and sat in the jacuzzi and pool all day at the Hampton
Judah turned 9 and had a rockin beach party.....again.
Mom and Bill took the whole family on vacation to Lake Champlain. We kayaked, fished, tubed, and ate
Judah fished, and fished, and fished, and........fished
Stella was SO brave out on the tube, she loves speed (of course her brother does too) I closed my eyes
We started homeschool!!! Judah began 4th grade and Stella began Kindergarten
Judah loves Math and Science. He is so inquisitive. He is becoming more independent. We have really enjoyed reading together. He loves to ask questions!! Stella loves Art and Music. She learned to read! She has excelled at all of her work.
The kids started homeschool swim at the YMCA and have grown leaps and bounds with it
The kids began art school and Judah began guitar. They both love it.
Vic and Tim came for a visit
We went to the cider mill and the Farmer's Museum with them
We had "Thanksmas" Vic and I made roast chicken and mashed potatoes! We all exchanged gifts.
Nan and Sue came for a visit. We relaxed and spent quality time
Thanksgiving was a quiet one at mom's house
Stella played "biddy" basketball, which was mostly chaos, but she had fun:)
Judah played water polo and boy could he move fast!
Judah started basketball with the Johnstown traveling team
Stella's two bottom teeth are loose, I am not ready for this!
We went to the tree lighting ceremony and live nativity on Main Street. We rode in a wagon in the cold and sang Christmas carols. It was so special. Then we ate Chinese:)
We got our HUGE Christmas tree and it was a beauty.
Christmas Eve was spent at mom's with all of the step brothers and their families. Lots of food, singing and gifts. Very fun night.
We had a very special Christmas, just us. Then Mom, Bill, Darren and family joined for lasagna and salad. It was a wonderful day.
I worked on Christmas Eve with April, but we headed back to her place to ring in the New Year! The kids toasted with us at midnight.
Already enjoying 2011.....
