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Block Party

We had our first neighborhood block party September 23rd. It was originally scheduled for September 2nd, but rain postponed the party. It was a great set up, with the food set up inside our neighbors the Quain’s garage, and all of the tables set up in the cul-de-sac right at the bottom of [...]

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The Big "Pooh" Party

After weeks of bribery, negotiation, pleading and various other forms of begging, Brett finally went poopie in the potty last night!! It’s always been a celebrated event in our household, and last night was no exception. We call the event a “Pooh” Party (gotta love the pun!).
We had Gram, Pop, Grandmom Phil, [...]

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Our Newest Family Member

After fighting the kids about pets the last 6 years, Jean and I finally gave in and let the kids get a Guinea Pig on Friday night. Her name is Ginger, and the three kids have been completely consumed with attending to her every need.
This isn’t an actual picture of Ginger, but it’s [...]

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Soccer Weekend

This was a rather uneventful weekend at the house, with almost all the action focused around soccer. Abby was scheduled to play Saturday morning, but somehow that game was postponed because of the rain. Saturday afternoon, Jake ended up playing his first game for Sacred Heart, and they won 7-1. It was [...]

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Dinner at Lara’s

Saturday night Jean and I were lucky enough to get Pop to watch the kids (thanks Pop!) so that we could go out to dinner with some friends from the old ‘hood: Kevin & Peggy Varani, and Tom & Linda Carney.  We met for dinner at Lara’s, which is an eclectic Mediterranean restaurant right in [...]

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A Trip to Zern’s

Friday night, Jean and I took a trip down memory lane when we took the boys (Brett, Jake, & Frankie McGuigan) up to Zern’s in Gilberstville. Jake and Brett were looking to get a gold fishh and Jean thought it would be a neat idea to go there and see what we could find.

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Finally, Back to School

After what seems like an eternity, the big kids are finally back to school. Of course, Sacred Heart can’t make it easy, but they are back. Abby went back for a full day on Wednesday, then off Thursday, and a full day Friday. Jake was off Wednesday, with full days on both [...]

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Blog Update

I think with the most recent upgrade to the blog that you now will be able to post comments? I’ve never received a comment before, but I’m being told that there was a glitch with the template I was using.
Let me know if you’re out there. I’m curious to see who actually reads [...]

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Labor Day Weekend

This weekend was one of hanging around the house. With the craziness of August behind us, this was the first weekend where we were home. No soccer, no traveling, no previous commitments. It gave us a chance to get the house put back together.
We brought the new car home on Friday night, [...]

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Bagging Corn

Saturday was an absolutely dreadful day. It rained the entire time and the kids were dying to get out of the house. That being said, we were as busy as can be. My sister-in-law Carole came over with 500+ ears of corn which we ended up freezing.
It was a job for the [...]

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