Friday, December 26, 2008. Braedan is doing awesome in school! He has Chess Club twice a week and is learning the rules very well. In May, the group will get to play students from other schools. His teacher said he is in the top reading group in the class and is also doing great in math. Above are his first grade photo and a picture taken earlier in the week. Sunday, November 23, 2008. He was alive all these years and contacted no one, not even his mom, whom he adored? My fat.

Do not fear life, but fear the unlived life. Life is what we make of it. This is how I live my life. Thursday, January 7, 2010. Growing up in Upstate New York, there are things you learn that people in other parts of the country never have the opportunity to. Such as driving in the rain, snow, sleet, and on black ice. To an Upstate New Yorker, being able to do this, and do it well is a must. Growing up, at least whe.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011. I started a scrapbook challenge in February to scrapbook the year as we go and am currently 6 months behind on that. His birthday was in September. Family photos this year? Uhm no, not yet. I have a garage full of projects I need to get on before it gets hot again.

Friday, August 5, 2011. The kids in their cozy pajamas. Chloe pushing James in her baby doll shopping cart. Backwards rolls all on her own. She moved up into a Level 2 class for 4 and 5 year olds. Climbing on the spider web. Playdate for James and Kian. Posted by Andrea, Matt, Chloe, and James. Sunday, May 1, 2011. Flying kites at the park with Gavin.

Thursday, July 25, 2013. All of their hard work showed in their performance, they all did such a fabulous job. They performed to the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow and it literally made me cry. I was one very proud momma. She was so happy and so at home on stage. There were no cameras allowed in the performance auditorium, but I was able to get a good amount before the show.