Trick or Treating

 

Halloween was on a Wednesday this year which made it at little more challenging for Trick or Treating.  We had a quick dinner at Nana's house and then Mario, Lighten McQueen, Army Man, and the Fire Fighter were on their way.     

 

The boys had a great time, got a lot of cany and listened well.   

 

Nana was happy to be able to share in their excitement

Halloween 2012

 

Ryan was invited to a Halloween party and as you can see was very proud to be dressed as the army man from Toy Story

 

Connor had a party at preschool and dressed up as Lighten McQueen.

 

Happy 8th birthday Matthew!

 

We had a wonderful day celebrating Matthew's 8th birthday.     The family including Hannah, Uncle Bis, Auntie Julie, Jacob, and Papa came to cheer Matthew on.    Matthew was very proud to have his family there to support him.   He even brought home made cookies (by Nana) to shart with his team!

 

Nana made an amazing brownie cake and 6 little soccer ball likes for the young ones to enjoy!

Starting the celebrating early.......

Cupcakes to share with all of his new friends in 2nd grade!



Matthew with Barber Greg in front of the barber shop window

PUMPKINS

 

 

Pumpkin picking with a beautiful moutain view!

Soccer, Soccer, and more soccer

 

Matthew participated in the British Soccer Camp again this summer.    His team name was Madagascar.   For the last day of camp, World Cup Day, Matthew and I made a big flag to support his team.  

Matthew had again enjoyed playing soccer with the Wilbraham Soccer Club.  

Ryan started soccer this fall with Park and Rec and has been having a great time belonging to a team

Connor starts preschool!

Connor started preschool Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Minnechaug High School.   His teachers are Mrs J and high school student, Aly. 

 

He is SO excited to be FINALLY going to school like his brothers!

 

Showing off his Angry Bird backpack......

We are so proud of you Connor!   You are growing up to fast!

Happy 2nd birthday Sean Patrick!

 

Donut for his birthday breakfast.   The boys singing happy birthday to Sean.

Matthew lost another tooth

The BIG yellow bus

For the past 2 years, Rayn has been SO jealous that Matthew has been able to ride the BIG yellow bus to school and he couldn't believe that it was finally his turn!

 

 

 

Ryan picked out this nice orange backpack, as orange is his favorite color!

 

and Off he goes...................

Sleep Study

 

Ryan was SO brave.   He had a sleep study at Baystate Medical Center to make sure that his tonsils are not effecting his breathing while he sleeps.     He passed with flying colors.    

 

We had to be there at 7pm and were discharged the following morning around 6.       Ryan did great.   He woke up several times I believe just because all electrodes on his head could not have been several comfortable to sleep on.    The worst part was in the morning when they took them off and it pulled his hair.   I didn't count, but there had to have been at least 20.

When we got home Ryan started to complain of a sore throat and by the time he got home to school he had a fever.   The poor little guy had strep throat.    Everyone was very nice at the hospital, but I hope we never had to go through this again.  

Pretend Plumber

 

It was awfully quite so I decieded to go upstairs to make sure that everything was ok and this is what I found.      Ryan and Connor working under the bathroom sink as plumbers, screwdrivers and all!

Homemade crayons

With 4 little boys using crayons daily, you can image how many broken ones we have.     I remembered hearing that you could melt your broken crayons in the oven to make new ones.     So, with a little internet research and a ruined cupcake pan, we have our own homemade crayons!

Ryan's off to summer school

This is Ryan's first day of summer school.   I just want to remember that cute smile!

Watching the fireworks