Pumpkin patch and apple picking!

Enjoying a beautiful October morning....

At long last......

Now that I've finally got my computer and camera up and running again, I thought you all might enjoy a long-overdue update. Much has happened---Braden is walking, talking (discovering the power of the word "NO!") and has developed a passion for all things truck, train and Elmo. Kate celebrated her fifth (!) birthday, began pre-K and learned to ride a bike and swim.


We visited the Fairy Houses Festival in Portsmouth, NH in early September.  Kate was thrilled at all the magical creations...each one fashioned from natural materials.  

Braden liked the bubbles.

Spring has sprung!

We had our first picnic of the year at the herring run in Pembroke. Kate was fascinated by the fish and decided to try and catch one for herself.


Braden was quite impressed!

Brother & Sister

Just before the hair gets pulled....

Happy Birthday Braden!!!!

Looking fearful of the open flame.......

YUM!!!!!!!!!!

Party time!

On Sunday we celebrated the christening of my niece, Libby, her sister Kara's third birthday and the upcoming first birthday of our own Mr. B.

Some pictures from the day:


Kate hangin' out with the Jersey Boys.

Happy guy!

All 10 of the cousins.


Bring on the cake!


Mmmmmm....good!

Erin Go Bragh

St. Patrick's Day dinner at Auntie Kathy and Uncle Andy's