Perfect day for a Parade

Summer is slowly coming to an end which means it is that time of year again for the annual Clinton/Findlay Township Parade. We invited some friends over to partake in the fun. We met up with all of the neighbors and made our way to Rt 30 for the big show. The kids were excited to catch candy, hear the marching band and enjoy the summer sun. After the parade we grilled out and enjoyed the day! Made it that much more fun to celebrate the end of summer with friends and neighbors!


Making our way past the parade route with the Figley's to get a good seat
Olivia making sure we didn't leave anyone behind
Sadie riding in her wagon up to the parade


Eli looking for some love
Meggie's Mimi was quite popular with the kids as she was dishing out cookies
Enjoying a parade with friends...what more could you ask for
Here come the loud cars/trucks with sirens
Scrambling to get candy from the Chick fil-A cow

More Snow = More Fun

The most recent "winter storm" brought more snow to Western Pennsylvania (not as much as the other side of the state thankfully) and a smile to the faces of my little ones! They LOVE to play in the snow! Luckily, Russ had the afternoon off so after nap time, we suited them up and headed outside.

Lexie decided she wanted to try to make a snowman.

Olivia however, decided she was going to try to shovel the driveway

Lexie: "Help me make a big snowman sissy!" Olivia: "O-kay"
Lexie sneaks up on Russ for a surprise snowball attack!
"Gotcha!"
Of course, Russ had to retaliate!
"Look at this big snowball mommy!"
Once Cole saw how much fun the girls were having, he suited up and headed over to go sledding!
Wheeeeee~faster~faster~faster!
WIPEOUT!!!!!
Back up the hill with a little help from Russ!
They were having so much fun!

I think Olivia was getting a little tired as she was snuggling into Cole. This picture just melts my heart---

The forecast looks as though we will be getting more snow so stay tuned for more Winter Fun Photos!

HE SHOOT--HE SCORES!

Thanks to the folks at Nova Care, Russ and I sat 4 (FOUR) rows up from the ice at the Pens game this week vs the Islanders! While Russ and I are both big fans of sporting events--neither one of us are "big hockey fans", but we had an absolute BLAST!!! Hockey is so much more exciting to watch in person than on television!

Our neighbors, The Egans, have partial season tickets and were able to get out of the house to join us! I caught a ride down town and had some YUMMY sushi with them before meeting Russ at the arena. Even though we didn't sit in the same section, the Egans joined us in the Captain Morgan Lounge between the 1st and 2nd periods! What a fun night out! The best news--the Pens won in the last few minutes of the game!!! Thanks again for the tickets and hospitality Shannon!!!

Christmas Cheer with the Egans

A few days before Christmas, our neighbors (The Egans) invited us over for a pre-holiday celebration. The kids ate some cookies, played and of course...opened a few gifts. It was a great way to kick off the week of Christmas! As always, their gifts were very thoughtful...but having wonderful neighbors is the best gift of all!!!

Sadie showing Olivia her snow globe that plays Christmas music. Olivia was a big fan!
Cole opening his presents from the girls.
Olivia getting a little bit of help from Russ.
The kids loved opening up their gifts...there was wrapping paper, bows, and ribbon everywhere!
Poor Ginger didn't know what to think...but, I'm pretty sure she liked the new green 'bone' Lexie picked out for her!