October Fun

October has started out with lots of fun!


Princess fairy Sophia has come to grant us each a wish.

John and Brenda step out to celebrate the Navy's 234th birthday.

Thank you Danete for babysitting!

Its time for Prom picture.

The family took a mini-vacation to the Cape Henry Inn and Suites.


Still lots of beach fun in October.

The kids head over to Sophia's soccer game.

Go, Sophia, go!

Yeah, its snack time!

Next we are off to the park.

Sophia climbs...as usual.

Its getting chilly here in VA Beach, time to fire up the pit.

The kids toast marshmallows...

and bundle up with Daddy.

Daddy took a trip to Mystic, CT.

And met Franco Harris on the way home!

Palm Springs!

Brenda and Danete headed west to Palm Springs to celebrate Renee's birthday. Oh yes, its ladies' night and the feelin's right!



Danete takes a dip in the jacuzzi.

What a great view from the pool!

Nothing to do but relax!

Renee relaxes so much she sleeps through half her birthday.

I will have a mojito please.

Cheers!

And more cheers!

The view from our villa.

We are masking our sadness at having to go home!

Mimi's Visit

Mimi came for a visit, all the way from Ohio! Daddy called in reinforcements while Mommy was away. We had a great time...first trip was to Chincoteague.


On our way, we stop at the scenic point along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.



Sophia and Gianni pose with the tunnel behind them.



Finally, we get to the beach.



Who knew GI Joe was a Steelers fan?



I'm queen of the world!

Yikes, that water is cold!

Mimi and the kids going for a hike.

Hey Daddy, are we almost there yet?

Time to take a break.

Mimi and Sophia cuddle on the trip.

Mimi and Daddy look so triumphant but they are only half-way through the hike.

Next up, the family headed to Hunt Club Farm.

Sophia rides her pony, Cinderella.

Gianni also takes a turn.

Gianni contemplates becoming a farmer.

That's a nice goat! Let's share an icecream.

Hey buddy, do you want to come live with me?