Thankful

So blogging has been a difficult task this year.  With the "big" kids all in school full time and all that comes with school, Hannah at kids day out on days I work and my part-time job, life has been a juggling act.  I'm not complaining, but keeping up with daily tasks is, on some days, more than I can handle.  I am happy to say we are all healthy and happy (most day ;-)). 

 Here are a random smattering of pictures from a recent family event.... My brother, Uncle Pete to the kids, got married!  We are so happy to officially be able to call Sarah, Aunt Sarah!!!

They got married on the campus of Dartmouth college where they met.  We had a wonderful time!

The kids and their cousins had a blast together!  

A rare Patnode family picture!

Happy Halloween

I am WAY behind in my blogging but here is a glimpse of the kiddos tonight ready to trick or treat.  It didn't take long for Hannah to figure out what to do.

Building

Some like to build with Legos.....

Some build with juice boxes.

Happy Birthday Jonathan!

Jonathan turned 7 on August 22nd.  All he wanted for his birthday was a goldfish and a remote controlled helicopter.  His father took him to look at fish several times and came home one night with a 10 gallon fish tank (which I will not be cleaning).  He also got the helicopter he wanted after the first one (shown) didn't work.   He was such a trooper being patient to get the new one.  He got a few other lego sets as well.  We celebrated as a family with a cake and lego candles and had a wonderful time.  Just perfect for a 7year old!  He is becoming such a sweet, caring and mature little man!  We love seeing him grow!  

First day of Kindergarten

A little fuzzy and a few days late on posting, but here are Caroline and Joseph on their first day of full day Kindergarten.  They ran right in to their class and I've been told are doing great!  They are pretty independent so that comment didn't surprise me! They are in the same class and are happy to be together!  We are So excited to see them grow and learn this year! 

First day of FIRST Grade

Jonathan started First Grade today.  He walked himself to his class without a blink!  Can't wait to see what this year has in store for him!

Castle Island, Boston Commons, Make Way For Ducklings

Castle Island ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Island_(Massachusetts )is across the harbor from Logan airport, technically South Boston.  My Brother goes fishing there and thought it would be a great spot to eat at the historic Sullivan's after our visit to the Swan boats and Boston Commons.  My brother, his fiancé Sarah, her parents (visiting from CA), my mother and the kids and I had so much fun!  There were so many great pictures from the day I may have posted too many, but enjoy!

CASTLE ISLAND

BOSTON COMMONS 

SWAN BOATS

Make Way for Ducklings