12M ~ May 2022

Hearts for Kindness Concord Mom Roaring 20's Prom!

12M ~ May 2019

This year we all decided to participate in the annual Rock 'N Race in town! We brought Evan's friend with us and had a little fun before and after! I had just started working on getting back into shape and running is just not my jam, but I jogged and walked the 5K race and finished in just under 50 minutes! I'm proud of myself for doing it instead of just hanging back at the finish line!

Ready to Rock 'N Race!

At the start with a fun photobomb from a race volunteer!

They did it!  Nice job!

I did it!  And I didn't die!

A little mexican to celebrate our achievements!

12M ~ May 2019

Evan shows off his project on his Eco System his class science fair!

Tonight I headed to Mom Prom with some great moms to benefit Hearts for Kindness!  It was a glow theme and I decided to go 80's with my dress!

52 Weeks ~ 2017: Week 22

Week 22 - weekly update includes the annual Memorial Day Cookout in MA, a trip to the ER, some fun school projects & events, a trip to the theater and more baseball!

Sunday May 28th

The traditional line 'em up picture!

Oldest to Youngest!

Monday May 29th

Still whining about his sore wrist, we decided to be safe than sorry and had it checked out.  It was just a bad sprain.  

Wednesday May 31st 

Evan's teacher does a until on camping at the end of the year and they turn the whole classroom into a campsite for a week!

Classroom camp out!

How Teddy Survives! - Ecosystem project

I don't think he'll complain about the heath bar again!!

Happy Birthday!

Thursday June 1st

Spring Fling at Evan's school!  He was helping the staff run the obstacle course.

Friday June 2nd

The annual BGS Walk-A-Thon!  The entire school meets outside in the morning and sends off the first two classes with cheering and music from the school band!

School Band starting off the Walk-A-Thon!

Kona Ice treat after the walk!

Mamma Mia at the Boston Opera House with my Mom!

Saturday June 3rd

Baseball before we head to VT for Charlie's race!

Evan gets some instructions from Coach!

Shaun gets himself another hit!

David continues to make contact, although this one was caught in the field.

365 ~ 2016: Day 89

David's school hosted author Terry Farish tonight for a story telling event of her new book Joesph's Big Ride.  Evan was really excited to get a copy of the book and enjoyed following along while she read from the story.  We also heard the story in two different languages, Nepali and Kinyarwanda.  It was a really cool experience and we are fortunate to have such a diverse population at our school.

365 ~ 2015: Day 281

The very talented middle school and high school students, from the Voices of the 603 festival, preforming a mashup arrangment of Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon and Geronimo by Sheppard.  I was honored to be asked back to document this great show, which helps to promote the Arts in our schools!

365 ~ 2014: Day 283

I had the pleasure of photographing the Voices of the (603) A Capella festival tonight!  It was a great show, I enjoyed seeing the high school kids preform along with some professional groups!  A big congrats to Manchester West for winning the competition part of the program and to the UNH Manchester Milling Around for hosting this amazing show!  Here is the Milling Around, along with all 4 schools that competed tonight signing Ingrid Michaelson's, Girls Chase Boys.

365 ~ 2013: Day 118

We are having a GIRL!!  And by we I mean my BFF is having a girl...but close enough!  I cannot even tell you how many reminders I have already received from Charlie that she in fact, is not really mine...but I'm just choosing not to listen!!  WE'RE HAVING A GIRL!!!!  I AM SO EXCITED!!!!

365 ~ 2013: Day 87

Ice Cream Social at the boys school tonight!

Project 365 - Day 330

Braving the cold (and wind!) today to watch the Salem Christmas Parade!  The boys were good sports, it was cold, my feet were numb by the end.  But they had fun and loved seeing Santa and the little cars that the Shriners drive.

Project 365 - Day 311

Thankful for democracy! Today we took the boys over to the polls with us to vote. I love taking the boys so they can see the process that we talk so much about in action.

No matter how hard they try to make it for you to vote, no matter how long the lines, your country needs you to vote. Whatever your party, whoever you're voting for, your country needs you to vote.  ~Rachel Maddow

Project 365 - Day 310

Thankful for the right to vote!  David, Shaun and Evan remind you to Rock the Vote tomorrow!!

 

The NH Obama Rally

What an unforgettable and amazing day today! It started last night when we went out to dinner downtown (something we have never done with the kids before!) When we parked the car we saw the road blocks and a bunch of lights. I thought maybe there was something taking place later that night (it was about 5:20 when we got to the restaurant). I saw a couple walking out with Obama stickers and I asked them if there was a rally across the street and they said it was on Sunday (today!). Then the hostess told us that tickets were still available.

When we got home, I started looking around online and found the website. Sure enough, not only was President Obama going to be speaking in my city, but former President Bill Clinton would be with him! I wasn't sure how it would be possible to go with the boys and it being so last minute. Doors were going to open at 7am and your ticket didn't necessarily guarantee your entrance. The thought of all that waiting around with 3 younglings and then maybe not even get to see anything wasn't all that appealing to us.

I was posting online and I happened to mention it on my message board, the one I have been a part of now for almost 7 years at the end of this month. So imagine my surprise when I got a message from my friend saying that she was going to see if her husband (who has many politically connections through his work!) could do anything for us. So he sent some emails and at 11:50pm last night I got the phone call that 5 VIP tickets would be waiting for us. WHAT?! I was so excited - told her that if she ever needed an ultrasound of her heart that I would fly Charlie down to do it! She sent me the confirmation email and we set our alarms bright and early! It's not every day that you get the opportunity to see a former President and current President side by side like that!

 When the boys woke up (ironically at 5:30 thanks to DST) we got them dressed packed them into the car, bundled them up, grabbed all smart phones and tablet and headed over to the event parking to wait for the bus to shuttle us over. There was already a line when we got there, but they had a ton of buses and we didn't have to wait long.

Waiting for the bus!

Evan on the bus, ready to see the President!

David, Shaun and Daddy ready to ride the bus!

We got dropped off a ways from where we needed to be so we started walking, asking around for any other place we could go to find our tickets.  We ended up at the wrong table but she took my email and gave us the super special BLUE tickets, which was nice because it saved us from having to walk a couple more blocks.  We headed over to the security line and got right through!  It was so cool not having to wait in the long lines!  We headed to the VIP section.  My jaw dropped when I saw just how close we would be to the podium.  Insane!  Now for the hard part.  It was 7:30 and the first speaker wasn't going to start until 9:45.  Let the waiting begin.  Everyone around us was so nice and friendly we chatted, the boys played their games.  We ran into some friends, who were 2 rows of people in front of us (small world!).  The sun was shining and so it didn't feel too cold.

Charlie and me at the Rally!

David holding up his sign and cheering with the crowds....Fired Up! Ready to Go!

I'm not quite sure I remember exactly the timing of everything but the Dartmouth Aires came out and sang a couple songs then there was a speech given by a college student and then the Pledge of Allegiance  Benediction, National Anthem (also sung by the Dartmouth Aires) and then Senator Jeanne Shaheen came out!

Senator Jeanne Shaheen

After Jeanne Shaheen spoke, we heard from Governor John Lynch.  My favorite line for him was asking us which was more exciting seeing Kid Rock or getting to see the Comeback Kid!

Governor John Lynch and his wife Dr. Susan Lynch

And now for the big moment, which was good timing since both smart phones had been drained of all battery life and all that was left between 3 boys was the tablet.  Also at this point, Evan was getting so tired.  He wanted to be held and by ME only, so that was fun.  My back is still feeling the pain right now!  So most of my pictures during President Clinton's speech were taken one handed while Evan dozed on my shoulder.  His speech was awesome.  The crowd was fired up!  It was just awesome!

President Bill Clinton

Introducing President Barack Obama

It can't say enough how amazing these speeches were!  And to be as close as we were made even that much more amazing!

President Barack Obama and the crowd using the wide angle!

This is at 50mm, so about what our eyes would see.  This is the best image to show our actual view from where we were standing!

President Barack Obama and NH Governor John Lynch

Four More Years!

Evan's ready to vote!