Number 27

Congratulations to the New York Yankees on their 27th World Series Win!!!
After the game my brothers and I went to Modell's to get in on the fun and get some world series items. We ran into our dear friends the Johnstons and the Rivera brothers.

Way to Go Yankees!!!

Baking like Grandma

I have a list of things that my Grandma used to always bake that are my favorites. It is my goal to make them (hopefully) like she did. After being very much inspired by today's weather I started on that list and made apple bars.
I am not sure what to try next - maybe her bread?

The Mighty Hunter

Early this morning Thomas went bow hunting with Russ, Tim, Jeff, Josh, and Justin. I know he saw a doe and a fawn, and a very large turkey. Thomas has not shot anything yet - I think he is waiting for the perfect deer. Right now he is out again with his friends. I know he is having quite the time.

Civil War Day

This week at Long Island Baptist Academy is spirit week. Today was Civil War Day. All of the kids came to school dressed in their finest civil war attire. Here are just a few pictures from the day.

Brothers

Friends

Some of the guys

"The breezes taste
Of apple peel.
The air is full
Of smells to feel-
Ripe fruit, old footballs,
Burning brush,
New books, erasers,
Chalk, and such.
The bee, his hive,
Well-honeyed hum,
And Mother cuts
Chrysanthemums.
Like plates washed clean
With suds, the days
Are polished with
A morning haze."

- John Updike, September

Presents with a Purpose!

Over at A Keeper At Home there is a fun give away.
Everyone loves free stuff right so go check it out!

To Happy Birthdays!

Hey Everyone!
Tomorrow is Beth from Eden Photography's Birthday!
To celebrate her special day she is having a drawing for a FREE Photo Shoot.
So head on over to EDEN PHOTOGRAPHY and register to win by leaving a comment on her post.
Happy Birthday Beth!!!

Todays Project

So here is a desk that was my aunt and then my mom's while they were growing up. Ever since I was really young I have hoped to one day have this desk in my room. While we were up in North Dakota this month I was able to pick it up and bring it home.
This is what it looked like when I got it home.

With the Primer

Finally getting painted

All done and in my room.

Now all I need is the perfect chair....

Birthday Boy!

Happy Happy Birthday to you Dearest Caleb.
We love you bunches and bunches!

Do Brothers Think Alike?

Last night my mom and I were in the truck waiting for the three brothers
to come out so we could go to church. This is how they showed up.

My mom had picked out Caleb's outfit and sent him down to have Thomas comb his hair. Thomas laughed when he saw Caleb because they matched.
Then Andrew just couldn't be left out so he grabbed a navy shirt and kaki pants.

Happy 4th of July!!!

We celebrated an All-American Fourth of July this year. Here are a few pictures from the Yankees game we went to.

A very lovely Saturday

On Saturday I was able to spend the day with a very dear friend. We started by going over to the jewelery party that Alexis was having at her home. Then we spent the afternoon browsing through the shops in Sayville. Later that evening we met all of the girls at Melissa's for our Saturday evening dinner. Is there any felicity in the world superior to a lovely day spent with a friend!

Piano Recital

William Tell

Ten Dollar Poppies

Every year my family and I try to get a few poppies for Memorial Day, and this year is no exception. My mom was out one evening picking up a few last minute things for dinner and as she walked out of the store there was a WWII veteran selling poppies. My mom took two, one for her and one for Caleb who was with her. Then she remembered all she had in her purse was a twenty dollar bill. "Oh, well" she thought "at least it is going towards a good cause." With that she pulled out the money and handed it to the elderly gentleman. "Oh ma'am this is to much" he said. My mom replied, "It's ok, it's going for a good cause. My Father was in WWII and when I was a young girl I sold poppies every memorial day weekend." With these thoughts in mind my mom got tears in her eyes. The old veteran then asked, "Where did your Father serve?" My mom shared with him my Grandpa's tour in Northern Africa, and Italy. Then the gentleman then shared that he was in the navy and was over in the South Pacific...he remembered how having come out of the depression he just could not believe how much food the natives in the South Pacific had. Caleb who was standing by listening turned to my mom and asked if this man was his Grandpa, my mom explained to Caleb that no he isn't but this man served in WWII just like Grandpa did. She then explained to the old veteran that my Grandpa passed away before Caleb was born. This brought a tear to the gentleman's eye. With that my mom paid more for a poppy than she ever has before.

Day at the Beach

Yesterday I was at the beach with a few friends. We had lunch there, and a very wonderful time.