Family Ski Trip

We went to Vail for a pre-holiday ski trip.  It was nice because it was not crowded and the snow was great.  We had a great time skiing.  The boys are amazing skiers and Mommy is trying to keep up.  We bought the unlimited Epic ski pass and we are trying to take as many trips as possible.  

 

Halloween

We had a fun Halloween this year.  Grayson dressed up as Darth Vador, Liam was a storm trooper and I was Boba Fett from Star Wars.  Daddy was supposed to dress up as well, but he didn't like his costume so he decided to wait until next year.  We took the kids trick-or-treating in the neighborhood.  We went to a bunch of houses in the area and then handed out some candy at our house.  The kids really made out with the candy.  

We loved decorating our house for Halloween this year both inside and outside.  We always have fun putting the decorations up.  The boys decorated Halloween cookies this year with sugar cookies, frosting and sprinkles.  

Liam got a sore throat the day before Halloween so he ended up staying home from school on  Halloween and missing the school parade, classroom party and school party.  He was so bummed.  Daddy and Grayson had fun at the school party and we can't wait to take both of them next year.  

Dad's Grave

My Mom and I went to see my Dad's grave. We have not picked out the grave stone yet because they can't put it in ground until at least April. It was very sad to go there, but it made me feel close to him so that was nice. My Dad is buried right by my aunt Ellen so we also stopped by her grave as well. After we left the cemetery a deer came out of nowhere and ran in front of our car on the street. We think it was a sign from my Dad saying thanks for visiting. I miss him so much. I think of him many times a day and normally tear up when I think of him. It is still surreal and I can't believe I'm never going to see him again. If anyone has gone through this you know what I mean...it's so crazy!!!!!!!! It's like a bad dream, but it's real. I wish I had another day with him. Dad - I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! And MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY!!!!!! Please give me more signs. I have had a lot of dreams about him so that has been nice.

Dad's Surprise 70th Birthday Weekend - Round 1

My Dad turned the BIG 7-0 so I decided to throw him a surprise party in Charleston.

Surprise #1:

Thursday my brother Bryan and I took the train home and my Mom picked us up at the station. We walked in my parent's house and surprised my Dad. He had no idea we were coming so it was funny to see the look on his face when I walked in. Little did he know that he had many more surprises to come throughout the weekend. We hung out at home on Thursday and watched a movie.

Surprise #2:

Friday, John, Sue and Tommy flew in from NJ. They rang the front door so I told my Dad someone was there to see him so he better answer the front door. I had my video camera hidden and was ready to start filming. My Dad opened the door and was in total shock! He couldn't figure out how they got there. It was so special to see him answer the door and my nephew Tommy to greet him along with John and Sue. My Dad had tears and was so happy to see them. Sue was video taping from the front and I was taping from inside the house. I will post them later. Friday night Craig and the kids came into town, but I told my Dad about that because I thought he wouldn't be suspicious of anything if he thought Craig, the kids, Bryan and I were in town to celebrate his birthday a week early. We went to Pagliai's Pizza Friday night, which is of course my favorite pizza. The kids had a blast running around. Tommy was running up and down the hall keeping Tim busy.

El Rancherito & Villa Grove

We went to dinner with my parents to El Rancherito in Charleston. They redecorated the restaurant and it looks good. The food wasn't that good, but the white cheese sause is still the best!

We went to Villa Grove to put flowers on my grandparents grave for Mother's Day.