The Bridge

Here is the new and improved bridge over our stinky creek.  

Eclipse 9/27/15

 Harvest Moon from Baltimore Woods Nature Center

 Halfway there...

Blood Moon

More Farm

Kitchen Dragon

 Beware the kitchen dragon!

Showing off his tail

The Hollow

Hitting the Hay!

Dragon Costumes

Another Thrift Store find!  Not sure if they're going to wear them for TOT but a bargain anyway and they fit!

(he is Spyro from Skylanders)

My Lil Cherubs

A bird pecking at the siding, a wasp in the house, and a thunderstorm brought both of them to my bed.  At least they slept!

Summer Reading 2015

Baby Love- Maynard
Son- Lowry
Go Set a Watchman- Lee
The Fifth Gospel- Caldwell
Dept. of Speculation- Offill
Nemesis- Roth

Miles' School Pics 2015

It's that time of year again!  The time when I fight with the children to comb hair, dress nicely, smile, and maybe even look at the camera.  Portrait Innovations does a fantastic job working with him and the result is always better than the life touch photos from school.  

Stonehedge Elementary Open House 2015

Mark tries out the duck dynasty look 

Our family portrait by Miles. We can't determine who's who.

Mark's teacher has a sense of humor!

The kitchen project

I am no decorator.  In fact my favorite part of any project is the demolition :)  So as I begin to envision the finished product of my kitchen I find myself completely lost.  Any thoughts, ideas, talents, suggestions, whatever would be appreciated.  You can email me at patti.gabello@gmail.com

 

HUGE Bounce House

Last weekend we went to a fundraiser for Gollisano Children's Center and ASAP (Americans Serving Abroad Project).  The light sprinkle throughout the day made the mega slide bounce house even more thrilling!  Over $4000 was raised and a good time had by all!

After School Pics

 Crossing the Street 

 First day of kindergarten and still smiling!

 The accomplished third grader

 - by the end of the week they were so tired!

Throwbacks

First Day of School

 Here they are!

 And there they go!

My buddy for the day

Meet Ace!

 The Helping Hounds photo of our family.  Our pug/ chihuahua mix was rescued from Save-A-Stray in Mobile, Alabama.  

 Ace loves to snuggle and give kisses

 He did awesome on his first campout.  He loves running the trails and sleeping in the tent with his two human brothers.

Ace likes to help out with bedtime, too!

Summer Fun

 Sprinkler Play

 Cuddling Brothers

 Mini Golf

 Mohawk!

 Frosty Date

 Selfie with M.E.

 Melissa Etheridge

For my mom to see

Milestones

Miles went to kindergarten orientation yesterday morning.  We were up early for the big event.  He got to see his classroom, meet his teachers and his classmates, and go to the library for a story.  Some nervousness separating from me, which I did not expect, but he got over it quickly and *shocker*  I thought I even saw him following directions!

Mommy had to sit in a meeting about busses and lunches and policy this and that, make a bus pass (for Miles), and fill out paperwork.

After all that we got to ride on the bus!  The kids were excited, but it was very hot and they were glad to get off.

Overall a positive experience for everyone.  Although I would warn anyone who sees Miles not to use the "k" word since he seems to shut down every time someone mentions it.  Still looking for an outlet for him this fall.  Maybe walking him to school?  For now just enjoying the last week of vacation!

The Lake House, Part II

Went to Visit Natural Bridges and Caves

The cave was cool.

The kids were hot

Lake George Battlefield

Pirate Golf

Lots of fires...

And marshmallows!