Along Came A Spider

Look what appeared on our back porch last night. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but she's really big (for some reason, I think of It as She). Her body is at least as big as a penny. Her web is spectacular, spread across the doorway. I left the door open last night, hoping she would take the hint and leave. But this morning, she's still there. And after work...still there. I might have to relocate her to the neighbor's backyard later tonight. Shhhhh!

Thirteen Years of Sweetness

Happy Anniversary, sweetie!

A Beautiful Weekend for Football

Week Three in the Teaneck Jr. Football League. The B-team defeated Paterson 6-0 on Saturday night and the A-team tied Orange 6-6 on Sunday.

My Flower Bed Runneth Over

May

September

Last year was our first summer in this house. The people who previously owned it had rose bushes in the front flowerbed. I don't love roses, but left them there that first summer. I dug them up in the fall, planning a fresh start for spring.
In late winter, the kids and I made a little 'greenhouse' table in the kitchen and planted a large variety of flower seeds. I figured we'd try a bunch of things, plant the ones that made it and then see how they did outside.
I'm happy with the results. Everything ended up to be about the same height, though. Definately something to remember for next year.

Brace Face!

Football Opening Weekend

Henry had two games this weekend. Saturday night, he played his first "B" team game for Teaneck Junior Football League. Sunday, he played his first "A" team game. Unfortunately, they lost both games. He played well. It was hot and sticky both days and he played offense and defense for the majority of both games. Not exactly football weather yet, so it's tough out there in all of that gear and polyester.
Even if he was disappointed with the losses, we were proud of him...he had some really good tackles and a perfect interception (which you'll be able to view on Dwight's website soon).
Here's how he looks after two losses in two days. Not happy.

Back to School 2007

Summer is officially over...school started on Thursday. We're really happy that Siobhan and Henry are both at the same school again. We didn't like it last year when they were at different schools (for the first time). But they'll only be together this year. Then not again until 2011-2012 school year when Siobhan will be a senior and Henry a freshman. Seems so far away, but we know it will be here before we know it.
However, we have learned that we just must enjoy things while they happen. And right now we're happy they're in middle school together.



Look how cute they were 5 years ago (yes, they're still cute now, but not nearly as cute as this...)

Friends

I love this picture of Siobhan and Sekou. He's been her friend since last fall when he was the first kid at Siobhan's new school to welcome her. They've been pals ever since.

Bronx Zoo

We went to the Bronx Zoo today. It's a really nice zoo...lots of different kinds of animals and a nice, woodsy environment.

Such a beautiful day today. Not a cloud in the sky. Sure wish summer wasn't ending. I love summer.

Central Park Yesterday

New York Day

Siobhan, Henry, Sekou, Mohamed and I had an Upper East Side Day... lunch at EJ's Luncheonette, a visit to the Whitney Museum and a walk through Central Park.

The Summer of Love show at the Whitney was really cool (or should i say groovy). Lots of interactive features that really kept the kids' attention, although they still managed to get a couple of scoldings from museum security. There were audio headsets with 60's music to play while viewing the art. And 'psychedlic experience' areas..they especially enjoyed the strobe light room! I liked it too, so I could sneak some pictures...good thing that museum security didn't catch me. :)

Summer Synopsis

Even though summer break always goes too fast, we tried to fit as much fun and frolic into it as possible.

Here are some highlights of Summer 07...

Back to School Orthodontics

The kids and I went to the orthodontist yesterday. Siobhan will get her braces in a month. She'll have to wear them for 2 years. Henry needs braces too, but he's not ready yet. He still has 6 baby teeth, so will keep visiting the orthodontist a couple times a year until he's ready for his hardware.

You can see here why they both needs orthodontia. ;)