Wow.. we made it through our jam packed weekend! Friday night we joined Hannah's schoolmates at their annual hayride and corn maze event. We had a blast, although it was freezing! It really was adorable and they even had a bunch of treats set up from the kids including, hot cocoa and hot apple cider. We jumped on the hayride just as it was getting dark. The tractor let us out to a huge corn maze. It was a little tricky at first and Billy and I were a bit nervous that we were going to lose Hannah in the dark, but in the end.. we Murphy's pulled it off and ended up being the first family to make it out of the maze, long before the rest of the families. (Just bragging a bit!)
Saturday morning I walked to Hannah's soccer game with Layla. On the way I walked past a yard sale.. ohhhhh how I love yard sales! I spotted this fu fu pink lamp complete with feathers galore. I kept walking and headed to her game, however, I did tell myself that if it was there on the way back I would purchase it. Han did a great job at soccer even though the weather was very chilly. Even Grammy braved the cold and came out to see her play. On the way home Hannah decided to walk home with us and as we walked past the yard sale again.. the lamp was still there. She agreed that she needed to have it as it matched her room perfectly. It was ours for the price of $1. Can you stand it?
In the afternoon Fitzy and William came to visit. How big he has grown and how happy I was to see them and cuddle William for a bit! Fitzy always has a way of making me laugh. That girl was born a comedian. The kids had fun crawling around and Layla was babbling away at him. Billy made us a fantastic shrimp scampi lunch. As we were cleaning up all of a sudden I heard Billy yell, "Oh my God.. Oh my God.." Of course, nervous nelly me comes running into the other room just in time to see Layla take 2 steps all on her own. Yes, my baby girl is starting to walk! Although, she hasn't attempted any more steps since Saturday. Soon enough she will be my little walking ravioli! Grammy, Leanne, Arielle and Addison popped in to say hi as well and at one point, it was pretty funny to watch the chaos of 5 kids unfold in the living room. I have to say.. I loved it. All of it. My house was alive and moreover, it was alive with children. We decided to go to the Redbridge that night and it was a great last minute decision as we all love the food there.
Sunday seemed to come and go even more quickly than Saturday! I somehow managed to get my butt out walking in the morning and then we ran to get Gramma Rose's Birthday present. On the way back home we picked up Billy and then headed to the birthday celebration. She turned 91. What an amazing accomplishment! Happy Birthday Gramma Rose!
We left shortly after Hannah drugged herself up on tons of sugar and headed over to Smithfield for the dedication of the Youth Memorial. The ceremonies actually took my breath away. I was so proud of all the work my family and friends have put into making the garden a sacred place for those whose lives were cut way too short. Fr. Najim said the blessing and my father was master of ceremonies. It was all fantastic. Bitter Sweet. How much everyone misses Jay and how much I realized I missed seeing Chris Reilly's smiling face around town. Their faces etched on the stone pillars were just a truly remarkable sight. It brought back a lot of memories as it was meant to do.
If only I could take a nap now as my busy weekend and late night last night staying up to watch my beloved Red Sox lose, has left me very, very tired. I must rejuvenate myself as I have to find the stamina to not close my eyes tonight while watching the Patriots!
Buddies
You had to do this to me.. didnt you? Just had to do it.
Layla's first steps... she was so proud of herself!
My Rock Star!
My family room accomodating 5 kids.. and Billy!
Playing
Proof that she still only has 2 teeth~!
My toothless ravioli!
Could she be any cuter..
Hi Da Da!
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