Party! Party!

Thank goodness for Christopher Columbus....

It was "big" Ellen's birthday so we all (Mike, Seamus, Sue, Ellen, Stephanie and 12 kids) had lunch and birthday cake at Sue's. Finn came to this party in morning, went to his friend Thomas's party and returned for another round at Sue's.

We went home, put the Fuzz to bed and were inspired to make a scarecrow with our neighbors.

Mom's bottom and Dad's top make a nice combo, don't they?

Ended the day with a Giles/McNeela/Murray pizza party and a few rousing games of Kick the Can, Cops and Robbers and football.

And now everyone is fast asleep.

Leaves!

Hours of fun, all weekend long.

Super Soccer Star

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Photos by Aunt Meg who now can add Sports Photography to her list of many talents. She caught some good ones!

Pigs In Mud

This incident happened two weeks ago. I didn't realize I forgot to post the photos.

Needless to say, this did not occur in my backyard....

This required a shower for rinsing and then a bath for soaking.

I'm not sure the boots will ever be usable again.

Seamus told me it was the most fun he's ever had.

Bears Game

Dad got tickets to the Bears game at work yesterday!

We scrambled to find a sitter for the Fuzz and off we went on the train to meet Dad.

We of course, ate hot dogs.

And drank lemonade.

Similar to another sporting event we attended, it was 100 degrees with the heat index at

8:30 PM. Whew!

Ist Grade

First day of 1st Grade!

Neighbors: Top Row) Jackie, Lizzie, Quinn, Maddie and Jake

Bottom Row) Doyle, Sean, Finn and Seamus

Walking to school.

Anxiously waiting in line.

Finally in!

Last Day of Summer

Can you believe these people are going to school tomorrow?

For all intents and purposes, today was the last day of summer. The weather cooperated and we spent most of our time playing. We went for some last day of summer ice cream cones.

We picked up our box of supplies at school....which got us somewhat excited (maybe).

We are packed and ready to go. We even made it into bed by 8:30....though I doubt any sleeping is going on. 1st Grade here he comes!

Happy Birthday Finn T.!

Happy 6th Birthday to our Finn T.!

We enjoyed tasty birthday cake "balls" thanks to Aunt Jenny.

Serenaded by Uncle Sean.

Even got to lick the batter...

And ended the day with his 14th "Kiddie Cocktail" and a game of cards.

Despite losing, Finn somehow ended up making $4.00.