Get used to seeing RED again - the kids are back in school!

I had a major fiasco this week when my computer crashed - thank goodness it is on the mend and I am back to blogging! We had a long and busy week this week as the kids got ready to go back to school. Both of them knew their teachers somewhat so they weren't too nervous but Peter was definitely anxious. I was very relieved when they both ran off the bus laughing and telling us how much they love school!

Lizzie is all over the place these days - she even gets herself into Annie's talking chair - uh-oh this could be an issue!Annie was so tired the other day after mass (said by Uncle IG), lunch with Auntie Karla and Uncle Pat and the kids, Uncle Ig and Papa and then playtime at Grammy's house!Tyler, Abby AND Katie came over for pizza and cousin time on Friday and the kids were excited because Lizzie had her first pizza - she loved it!And then I got the camera out and the kids groaned but cooperated for the most part!The big kids - I am always amazed that they are all so beautiful and happy and have so much fun together - what a blessing!COUSINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All 8 kids sitting on the couch - I tried to get a good picture but getting 8 beautiful little sets of eyes looking the same way is virtually impossible.Babies - we did the 4 oldest and then we did the 4 youngest - so cute!Abby and Tyler loving on Katie!I love this picture - are they gorgeous or what!My beautiful niece!Uncle Bob and his goddaughter!It was freezing one night last week so we pulled out the sleepers and the babies looked SO cute!Miss Ellie in her sleeper!Alleluiah - Ellie likes food! Look at that smile - and that was the carrots - imagine the joy when she got bananas!Sleepy baby!Molly and Ellie snuggling!Annie wishes Molly well on her 1st day!WOW - when did they get so old?Annie gets in on the pictures!My bright - handsome boy ready for 3rd grade!My smart - beautiful girl ready for 2nd grade!Hugs for Annie.I love these pictures of Daddy and his 2 big kids!Up close!Ready to get on the bus! The cars behind the bus LOVED us!Molly on the bus!You can't really see Peter but he is there!Daddy and Annie waiting at the school to meet Peter and Molly when they got off the bus!Molly gets off the bus and checks in with Mr. John!Peter was happy to see us - I promise!Peter, Molly and Julia at Noah Webster on their 1st day of school!Julia and her 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Pulaska.Miss Kelly collecting her class - including Molly!Peter in Mr. Parisi's classroom ready to get down to business!Annie spent the entire time lifting her dress over her head!Molly is already hard at work!I loved how Lizzie was sitting with Daddy - she looks so cozy!And a little while later she was out cold!Every morning Annie "shaves" with Bob - she thinks she is so cool. She also puts his deoderant on occasionally!And now Ellie is also using her Pincher grasp to get cheerios and puffs into her mouth! Such a big gilr!I just love how delicate Ells is - she has the most perfect little features! I want to eat her up - especially with that little tiny finger up by her face!Annie was being a monkey!Lizzie hanging out looking bored!

I keep trying to get video of Ann using her words but I stink at the timing of it all. This is the best I could do today so here it is!

I can't end without wishing my amazing nephew, Tyler, a HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Birthday. I remember pacing the hallways of Hartford Hospital waiting for him to be born and now I can't imagine life before Tyler. Happy Birthday, Bud - we are all so grateful that you were born! We love you!

GNM - ILY!