Legend of Me

December 16, 2017

52 Weeks ~ 2017: Week 50

Week 50: this weekly update is all about snow, swimming, first middle school concert, academic achievements and Christmas celebrations!

Sunday December 10

Snow and Swim meets!

SNOW!

Shaun finally earning some ducks by winning his heats!

Tuesday December 12th

SNOW DAY! It ended up being kind of a bust, so we escaped the house for some lunch and to do some Christmas shopping!

Lunch at our favorite!

Silly fun at Target!

Wednesday December 13th

David's first middle school concert! He's playing saxaphone in the band and cello in the orchestra!

6th Grade Holiday Concert

Cello!

Thursday December 14th

Today was the academic achievement ceremony for the 6th grade. David's having a great year so far and he is really enjoying middle school.

Ugly Sweater Baseball League Christmas Party!

My Hostess Partner in Crime!

December 9, 2017

Week 49: this weekly update is Friendsgiving, teaching David some of my quick and easy recipes so he can help with nightly dinners on busy nights, Evan's STEM project and Elf the Musical in a snowstorm!

Sunday December 3rd

David and his friend enjoy delicious turkey legs at Friendsgiving!

Tuesday December 5th

David earns his keep!

Thursday December 7th

Charlie helping Evan build his Elf zip line for the Family STEM project that was sent him in December.

Saturday December 9th

A snow won't crush our Christmas Spirit!

Elf the Musical!

Winter Wonderland!

December 2, 2017

52 Weeks ~ 2017: Week 48

Week 48: this weekly update is beginning to look a lot like Christmas and hanging with friends!

Sunday November 26th

Let the Christmas season begin!

Not counting my tree, this is my favorite Christmas decoration! I'm ready for my cards!

Friday December 1st

Friends coming over off the bus!

November 25, 2017

52 Weeks ~ 2017: Week 47

Week 47: Movies, Thanksgiving, a Mom & Shaun day, and the start of the Christmas season!

Wednesday November 22nd

Using the day off from school to go see Wonder with the boys!

When given the choice between being right and being kind...choose kind!

Thursday November 23rd

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

Friday November 24th

Today Shaun had an appointment to see a specialist up at DHMC (good news he is totally fine)! Since I was able to drop the other two off with a friend, I took advantage of the time to have some one on one with the middle child! We toured the hospital that Dad trained in while at medical school and then had lunch at one of my old favorite places, Ramuntos!

Mom and Shaun's Day of Fun!

GARLIC KNOTS!

And eggplant Pizza!

That night it was time to let the Christmas festivaties begin! The boys began writing out their Christmas lists while we brought all the decorations down from the attic!

Saturday November 25th

Changing up tradition a bit due to our busy schedules and headed to the Derry parade instead of the Salem parade! After the parade was over we headed over to the town hall where they were offering free Christmas activities!

November 18, 2017

52 Weeks ~ 2017: Week 46

Week 46: update includes another swim meet, some snow, and our first parade with the non-profit I work with!

Sunday November 12

Today we got up early and headed north for the boys swim meet. It was a quick one and the boys always have fun at their meets!

Taking his mark for the 50y back!

Shaun doing the breast stroke

Evan waits his turn for the relay!

Monday November 13

With Shaun at after school rehearsals for the musical and David still in school, it was just Evan this afternoon to enjoy the pretty afternoon snow flurries!

Saturday November 18

Today we marched in the local Holiday parade to promote Hearts for Kindness!

The kids ready to hand out candy canes!!

We have Hearts for Kindness!

November 11, 2017

52 Weeks ~ 2017: Week 45

Week 45: update includes David's first middle school play and going to see the new Marvel movie, Thor!

Friday November 10th

I went to photograph David in his first middle school play. He had 4 small rolls, he was a citizen, sloth, a coconut guy and his main roll was the Nun's Priest. He did a fantastic job in all his rolls, but I busted out laughing for his roll as Sloth.