Big boy

Cal lost one of his top teeth finally...it's been hanging loosely for awhile.

Old Sturbridge Village

Yesterday we went to the Homeschool Day at Old Sturbridge Village. It was a great day! We learned a lot about what life was like in the early 1800s. We also experienced the different jobs and buildings around the village. Cal especially liked the blacksmith shop while James was fascinated with the broom maker. Leah liked dressing up and "cooking" over a fire. Lily was so good...she walked on her own for the first half of the day and slept in the backpack carrier for a good part of the afternoon. It was a rainy day, but we had so much fun!
Lily getting ready to milk the cow.

Leah being shown how to participate in the hoop races.
Leah dressed up and ready to cook.
The whole crew with a plastic sheep...before this picture Lily was standing by herself next to this sheep patting it on the side and talking to it. It was very cute, but of course she stopped when I took out the camera.

Fun with Gracie

We all had a fun day visiting and playing with Gracie and Jake and Lauren! She is such a cutie!
The boys showing Gracie what it's like to have a big brother...

Isn't she cute?? We love you Gracie and had a fun day with you (and your mom and dad too!)

First Day of School

Last week we officially started school again. The kids were excitedly looking through their new books. James and Leah were eager to start school. Cal, while not being as eager as the others, at least was willing. Even Lily was in on it and tried to help James with his math.
My first grader getting "help" from his 2 year old sister.
My big boy, now a third grader...
First time schooling....Leah is now a kindergartener.
***NOTE... the boys matching shirts made by their very talented grandmother. Thank you Noni!!

Labor Day

We spent a beautiful, fun, relaxing day at the "beach" with Jidoo and Noni....Lily loved the water and playing in the sand....
Cal went canoeing and fishing with Jidoo and Daddy.....

James, my he's needs a tan....

and Leah, the bathing beauty. We spent almost all day here and the kids still weren't ready to leave!

Cal, J.B. and I had a fun time yesterday watching the Pats "smoke" the Yets. While all the talk is about Randy Moss, Tom Brady and Ellis Hobbs, this cartoon from ESPN's Page 2 sums up the real MVP's of the game.

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