Giggling Girl

Just realized I got the name of her fave book wrong, but she still laughed :o)

Jumping Boy

Brendan went on a field trip with his class to Sky High Sports - The Trampoline Place today. His teacher said he had a great time jumping for 40 minutes. Go, Brendan!

Just found these...

I forgot I uploaded some pics from my sister's camera before she and the nephew returned to MA. Love this shot for the subject and the scene of Ethel on the TV... Ethel Mae Potter, we never forgot her.

I took this shot. Love it.

Wearing Auntie Alexia's glasses.

Ciara and Phelan.

Brendan on the 4th.

PIM and Ciara's Annual Knotts Overnighter

Once again, my girl and I headed out to Buena Park for our annual trek to Knotts Berry Farm.
After getting drenched on Bigfoot Rapids, we headed to the Log Ride where I snapped this shot of my sweet pea.

We headed back to the hotel for an afternoon rest and treat from the Knotts Berry Farm Bakery. Chocolate mousse for two? Delish!

Taking a swim.

On the ride home.

Our annual 28 hours together at Knotts isn't much, but it's something we look forward to every year. I had a great time with Miss Ciara. She's as sweet as ever.

My Girlies

My girls in their matching - by choice - outfits.
Ciara is working on the Braille calendar with Áine.

Áine's Last Day (really)

Áine was able to go to summer school with her beloved Miss Roxanna, Ms. Melisa, and her friends from La Rosa. Today was her very last day with them all. Really. Sigh. We will miss this group, but the relationships don't end. Life changes.

Ms. Melisa, Áine, and Miss Roxanna hitting the pinata.

Áine and her BFF, Linda. Linda said she would miss singing to Áine when they go to different schools in the Fall.

Enjoying lunch. Ms. Melisa brought french fries for her charge :o)

Áine chowing down and Ms. Melisa.

4th of July - 2011

CELEBRATING THE 4TH!

Summer Cuteness

Miss Áine waiting for her neurologist.

Brendan hanging out in our backyard.

Ciara wearing and eating her fave color! (Teeth included.) We love Tutti Frutti fro-yo.

Cousins and Sisters

Ciara and Phelan.

Brendan and Phelan.

Áine and Phelan.

Alexia and Annemarie.

Quelle surprise... a trip to the Zoo.

The Los Angeles Zoo seems to be our home away from home.
My sister, Annemarie, and my almost 2 year old nephew, Phelan, were visiting us from MA.

We spent a very hot morning at the Zoo, while Áine enjoyed a morning at school.