Real classy....gum in the mouth...

I normally don't like pics of myself for this reason--I am always doing something crazy or have some sort of funny thing on my clothes, face, hair, teeth....nice blue gum......

Me and Andrew Goodare at his wedding. This would have been a decent picture. Anyway, cograts to Michelle and Andrew!

Some Random Pics from the Last Few Weeks

Grandma Gloria with Baby Elena at Vincent's last soccer game of the season.

"Our" pond--not ours, but it sits right at the edge of our property--we like to call it ours though--it is a pretty sight in the mornings and sundown.

Elena right before I had to go back to work--we had gone to the zoo and shopping that day--we had a good time together that day...

Michelle, our next door neighbor looking beautiful-the reception was exquisite, and I felt very honored to share in their special day. My kids were sick that day, I wish Chris could have shared this day with me...but it was kind of nice being solo that day...just me to worry about. I had a good time--Michelle's family are very gracious people and made me feel at ease with great conversation. Family is great...where would we be without our families?! Congrats, again to Michelle, Andrew and Gabriel!

The Sisters...at Janet's Baby Shower in September

Krista, Nancy, Jenny, Janet, and Me last month--I thought this was a good pic of us gals. I am still tan! So sad summer is gone. Janet has now had her baby, Morgan on October 16th--she is so precious--time flies so fast, I forgot how tiny newborns were, and Elena was just one last year! Maybe on our next visit, we will get to see those pretty blue eyes I have been hearing about! I do wish that we sisters could get together more often--miss you guys. We need to plan a girls weekend together--either with the kids our without, but one where we can all be together--do hair, nails and and have "sister bonding time"!

Mad Men--My Favorite New Show

I love this show sooo much! Jon Hamm is so handsome! The early sixties were such a different time--when watching the show, I feel like the world at that time was a whole other planet--times have changed so much.

Happy Halloween--we love it!

Monkey Business

I have been meaning to post this cute pic of Vincent and Elena, but keep forgetting. This was taken right around August--JC Penny had neat Safari sitting...

I thought they both did pretty good.

October Is Here And I Haven't Posted in Forever!!!

Celebrating Elena's Birthday at our favorite family place, Rich and Charlies!

Vincent and Elena love hanging out in their wagon...

Vincent on the driving range...loves to go through the balls...he doesn't take a break!

The kids' new swingset...they absolutely love it!

Our adorable next door neighbor and Vincent's Best Bud, Gabriel looking sharp!

Vincent's Last Day of Soccer..he did pretty well for a 3 year old--hopefully next year he won't sit on the bench when he gets tired! I probably pushed too much...

I love Autumn! Especially when it is warm outside!

"Alright, Mom...now can we get out of this messy pumpkin patch! I don't want to get my dress dirty!" Ha ha ha ha...She picked a pretty big one!

Aren't they just soooo cute? I love this pic--Vincent is sooo good with Elena!

Our day at Stuckmeyer's Farm, just about a mile away from our house...we had such a good day! The kids loved it! I changed the color to black and white on Elena...she is just so adorable and walking now too!

Our house is decorated for Halloween again! The kids demand that we take walks to see who else has cool Halloween lights...so far, I enjoy ours and our next door neighbor's house--Michelle, Andrew and Gabriel...we're the cool houses!