Summer visit to Cape Cod 2009

We were fortunate enough to be able to spend

a portion of our summer on Cape Cod this year with Joe's family.

Everyone asked me what we would do on such a long visit.

Well, here are some pics of our adventure.

First of all, this was our view from my in-law's back windows.

So just hanging out on the porch was a treat!

We took lots of walks.

Max spent most of his time indoors to protect that "fair" skin.

Chandler and Maggie swam in the jacuzzi.

Maggie loved dancing with Auntie Susan.

We learned to play Ladder Golf.

Hannah, Mom and Madison kayaked.

Chandler and Joe went to a Red Sox game.

It was Chandler's first time in Fenway Park.

We spent a couple of different evenings on Duxbury

Beach with family and friends.

(Joe, Jim and the little ones)

Joe's sister Audrie and her husband Jeff were our

hosts both times, and they were the best!

Madison enjoying a toasted treat.

We cooked out right on the beach.

I took Hannah and Madison to

Martha's Vineyard for a day.

Here they are posing on the porch of one the

Gingerbread Houses.

We rode the Flying Horses. You collect rings during

the ride in hopes of getting the "Brass Ring".

Yes, Hannah snagged it and was very proud!

We shopped and ate unhealthy, yet delicious food.

Then the Island Queen took us back home.

A photographer came out one day to take

pictures of the families.

Joe kept the little ones occupied while we waited

for our turn.

Courtney helped keep Max happy.

This is Joe's mom, her husband, and all the

grandchildren.

Me and my girls.

Our friends Rex and Paula came out

for a week and visited.

Rex was a great playmate for Maggie!



Chillin' with Paula and Max on the beach.

Chandler had his first lobster. I think he

enjoyed pulling it apart more than eating it!

We spent a couple of days at Lake Waukewan

in New Hampshire.

Maggie loved playing with her cousin Natalie.

The weather was so nice and there was lots to do.

Joe took me to see Paul McCartney in Fenway one night.

We were right on the field! It was a great concert even

though he didn't play "Maybe I'm Amazed"

(that's our song).

We went to Patriot's camp one day.

I don't know who had more fun, the kids or Joe.

Chandler fit right in!

As you can see, we had lots of fun.

Hopefully we can do it again next year!

July 4th 2009

Happy 4th of July

from Maggie and Max!

Hannah's 20th Birthday

Hannah is 20!

(Wow, that makes me feel sooo old.)

I could not be more proud of her;

she's a great girl!

Hannah and Madison celebrating at Geisha Steak House.

Chandler and Zach.


Maggie and Max.
(Max threw-up all over himself
right after this picture was taken!)

Our chef turned the fried rice into Sponge Bob.

Very creative.

Mom, Hannah and Madison.

You have to ask them to sing if you ever go for a birthday.

Let's just say it was interesting!

Yes, they all belong to me!

We had cake and presents at home.

Chandler was super excited to pose for this picture- NOT!


Isn't she cute?!


Zach and Hannah.

Chandler's Award's Assembly

Chandler had his 4th Grade Award's Assembly

last week. He earned some good stuff!

Straight "A" Honor Roll, Citizenship Award,

Nevada Citizenship Award (lots of work to earn),

and Excellent Gladiator (had to "exceed standards"

on the CRT's). Good job Chan!!

May/June 2009 Events

Here are pictures of some of the

things we've been doing the past month.

Maggie and Pierce having fun at our family reunion in Arizona.


Nana and Grandpa Dee


Brinley Butler

Maggie

Callie Butler

Madison, Bailey, Tahna & Gregory

Gregory, Tahna, Bailey & Madison

Daddy & Maggie flying a kite at the reunion.

Arlana, Jolyn & Maxwell

Maggie & Madison making cookies.

Chandler's baseball team took 1st

place for their division this season!

Zach in his cap & gown.

Aunt Faun holding Max during

Zach's graduation ceremony.

The proud Mom with her graduate .

June 11, 2009

Shamma (Joe's mom) playing with Maggie

in the backyard during her visit from Boston.

That's a good grandma to get in that little house!

Uncle Kevin Ganley holding Max.

He joined Joe's mom and her husband Paul

on the Vegas trip.

Madison, Maggie & Uncle Kevin in the background.

We swam at their hotel pool every day!

Shamma and Max, poolside.

Zach's Senior Night - Volleyball 2009

"Senior Night" for Men's Volleyball

at Shadow Ridge High School.

Zach played outside hitter.
His team finished the season undefeated, 20-0!

Sadly, they lost their 2nd play-off game and a chance to win State :(

Go Mustangs!

Madison, Courtney, Maggie, Zach, Hannah & Chandler


We love #12!!!



Mom and Zach
(It's just not right when your little boy
is a whole head taller than you!)

Maggie Turns Two!

Our little Maggie turned "2" today!

It's hard to remember life before her,

she has been such a fun addition to our family!

She LOVES books!

"YUM!"

Daddy gave her a set of Golf clubs

which she loved right away.

Daddy loves them too!