Friday, January 30, 2009

my new *BFF*



sorry miss swapp, but i have a new BFF and her name is donna downey.  a few weekends ago, jr designs, a local scrapbook studio hosted  3 classes taught by *the* donna downey.  (those of you who are not into scrapbooking, will not get the whole donna downey thing, but she is an amazing artist) i loved all the projects we did with her, but my favorite was the paint, watercolor and doodle class.  it really opened me up to all kinds of new techniques that i can't wait to try.  donna if you ever read this, thanks for giving me a hard time, it really made me relax and enjoy the process.  you ROCK girlfriend!

Friday, January 23, 2009

so proud...

photo taken by christopher o'callaghan  july 2008

I am so proud of my cousin toph and the career he is making for himself. please check out his new website... here

WAY TO GO!!! 

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

a new day...

what an amazing day!  what an amazing man! 


Sunday, January 4, 2009

time to play catch up....
















so much to talk about.  we have been really busy and my computer is giving me a hard time, so i know i haven't been very good about the blog... sorry.  i am going to try to give you the highlight of the trip so far...  david left today, me and the kids still have a week here.  here are the highlights of our time here so far...

























1.  arrived in cambridge, 12.23.08
2. had picture taken with santa
3. miles finished his letter to santa
4. made x-mas cookies for santa 
5. christmas eve dinner at auntie frans
6.  kids got there x-mas jammies
7. took trip to scicuate 
8. played in the snow
9. went ice skating in boston
10. went to aquarium with cousin aidan 
11. attended cousin aidan's christening
wow, those are just some of the highlights, and we still have a week to hang out. christmas was so much fun miles loved all of his toys and maisy was starting to get the hang of ripping gifts open. i have to say the snow is pretty, but i don't miss it at all, and the cold... YUCK!  getting the kids dressed to go outside takes waaay tooo long, and they have so many layers on they don't even fit in the car seat. all in all though, having a really good time. i'll update again soon and add more photos. belated HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!!!  xoxoxoxo