Grandparent's Day

We got to spend an hour at Emily's school yesterday afternoon for Grandparent's Day. I think Emily was the only one in her class with all four grandparents! They were in the Information Tech-Library room learning about computers! The teacher had them draw a picture after she read them a story. She had a large monitor and showed the children how to navigate around on the screen. Emily is really enjoying kindergarten, she is growing up too fast.

Emily working on her picture after the story

Joe and John hugging Emily

Emily's teaching greeting the kids after class.

A nice visit to PA

I took a trip to PA to visit the Bona's. I got to see Sara Jane's preschool which was fun. Then we went to the local library for the girls to pick up some books and DVD's. I helped Sara with her first homework project, a show and tell on the color "red". The girls love to play outside and they got a lot of it as the weather was just beautiful, very fall like. Baby Joseph is growing up too fast, it was a fun time for sure.

Sara likes to read the entire book before she chooses it to bring home.

Anna, on the other hand, dumps every book off the shelf into Molly's "book" bag.

Sara and her homework project!

Sara, Tiana and Anna having outdoor fun.

Baby Joseph

An award was sent my way

My sister in law, Susan, sent me this award. Thanks Sue!

I am suppose to pass this onto other bloggers. Read the following and try to get other bloggers to join the "awards" list!

Here's how it works.

(1) You put the logo on your blog if you are nominated copying it from the one who nominated you.

(2) Link the person you received your award from.(3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs ( I don't know that many yet so I nominated those that I visit often).

(4) Their blogs are linked on mine.

(5) I sent a message to these people on their blogs to let them know I nominated them.

My nominees are as follows:

http://zoeyemma.blogspot.com/

http://zenoandamanda.blogspot.com/

Atlantic City "in water" Boat Show

Chris, John and I enjoyed a day at the Atlantic City "in water" boat show. Our friends, Corey and Nancy, dock their boat year round at Farley State Marina. We spent a few hours with them lounging on their comfy boat. We enjoyed walking around the marina and saw plenty of beautiful boats. Chris took us in his boat, this gave John a chance to relax! A fun day was had by all.

Corey and Nancy's Boat US Coast Guard Station

The Borgata is in the background.

Wedding during Tropical Storm Hanna

A bus drove up and down the island to transport people to and from the wedding
The Crystal Queen
Ken and Linda
John performing the wedding ceremony


First dance after the ceremony

A dreary day but a beautiful wedding

Ken and Linda just LOVE to dance!

John performed a wedding ceremony on the Crystal Queen Paddle Boat this past Saturday. Due to the storm, we were not able to go out onto the bay. We remained at port during the full four hours of ceremony and reception. Ken and Linda were real troopers and kept a full smile on their faces during the entire time of crazy winds and torrential rains! Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy.

Emily and Madeline start school!

Emily and Madeline started school last week. Madeline is in preschool, Emily is in Kindergarten and Abigail has a backpack even though she is only 20 months old! Katie says the girls love school!!!

Katie is one organized mother!
Emily

Madeline

Abigail

My precious grandchildren!

Callen, Maggie and Maura Start School

This is a big year for Tara and Michael. All three girls are in the same school! Callen has begun 4th grade, Maggie 2nd grade and Maura has started Kindergarten! What in the world will Tara do now that all of her children are in school????

Maura, Maggie and Callen getting ready to walk to school!
Callen, Maura and Maggie at their first day of school!

A visit at Jim and Judy's

John and I went to Shell Point yesterday for a visit to Jim and Judy's new home. We are so happy for them as they have started a new chapter in their lives. Judy's Dad lives on site which is wonderful for them. Jim and Judy's apartment is beautiful. Shell Point does a complete make over on the apartments when they are turned over to new owners. Jim and Judy's place is all new! You walk in to find freshly painted walls, new tiling, carpets, new bathrooms and a brand new kitchen including appliances! They have an enormous lanai area which I am sure they will use often. It is very comfortable in their new home. God will richly bless them as they desire to serve Him!

Jim and Judy's new Unit
They live right above this roof line, here is their lanai
Jim and Judy in their back yard, great view!!
Our condo is across the river
Here is a photo of our condo, I zoomed in on my camera. We live in the condo on the left.

Another photo of Jim and Judy's backyard

Baby Joseph

My friend Janice met Joseph yesterday
He is starting to smile!

Big eyes for sure

Aunt Tara and Little Joe

Boating with Callen, Maggie, Maura, Tara and Michael

Maggie!

Callen and Tara
Maura

Callen was in her glory, she and POP love to chat while boating.

Michael chillin on vacation!

Michael and Maggie

We squeezed in an early morning boat ride yesterday! It was such a beautiful day that we could not resist taking a ride.

TUBING

Do you think Callen is having fun on the bay?

Tara and Maggie tubing the day away!

Look alike Cousins...........Maggie and Emily

Rock Star Maura