Carollo's Funniest Video

This is possibly the funniest video we have ever done. Jo seriously loves sitting & pretending to play. I have to distract her when Rosie practices or she just yells for Rosie to put her on the bench next to her. She will also demand that you put the classical music on so she can play! It's a long video but it will make you chuckle!!!

Josephine - she's the light of our lives!

We are so in love with Jo - I know all parents feel this way, but I just have to say it. If you know me at all, you know I love babies! I love everything about them. I can just breathe in her baby smell, kiss on those cheeks all day & just stare at her perfect hands, toes, belly, eyes, ears..... I especially love to watch as Pete lights up when he sees her. I love how Rosie & Anna want to see her first thing every morning. I love when they bring her to Pete & I because they heard her stirring in her crib. That baby belly laugh can only make you smile & laugh too. We are truly lucky to have three beautiful loving daughters - thank you God!

Lazy & hot weekend

I forgot my camera at home, but we spent Saturday at my sister Mary's pool. The kids love being with Caty & Adam, and Josephine was a crazy swimmer. She slept for 4 hours on Sunday (9am -1pm) - she was up for about 2 hours in the morning & just melted down so I put her back to bed. I went to 8am Mass, came home & put her to bed, & then did tons of chores while the rest were at church. Pete just can't get up for 8am Mass!! I was so productive & got so much done without anyone asking me for food, giving my viewpoint on an art picture, figuring out how to work thru a "discussion" with Rose & Anna, etc..... Ha Ha! Anyway, everyone is ready for another week after plenty of downtime yesterday.

SummerQuest camp ends

This session focused on Hawaii, and I saw another great performance from Rosie & Anna. Somehow (miracle for me) they were in a play together, so I didn't have to go back & forth from work. Rosie & Anna both had individual lines, and they spoke slowly & clearly. Way to go!!! I love the costumes, and it went so well with Anna's arm!

This week they attend a 1/2 day camp with the 8th graders from St. MM. They call it Kid's Camp, and then I have Chandler (their favorite) babysitting the rest of the afternoon.

End of the season softball party (sniff sniff)

It's over! Bummer because it was such an enjoyable season! Not everyone (we had 12) could make the end of season party. We had a pizza party at the park by our house, and then we played a very competitive wiffle ball game (parents vs. adults)! Very fun!

Thanks girls for being so driven, great listeners & good team players. We are very proud of you.

Thanks also to Nicole & Tera for being awesome assistant coaches. I couldn't have done it without the both of you.

Top row: Caroline, Olivia, Ellie, Emma & Maddie

Bottom: Sophie, Rose, Gabby & Sarah

We gave them Size 11 softballs as they "graduate" to bigger balls next year & start pitching!!!

Silly faces!

The "Sleepover"

The sleepover buddies: Olivia, Emma, Gabby, Rose, Sarah, Megan & Maddie
In the tent - let's say they were in it a lot longer now vs. at 9pm when it was "scary dark!"
Running thru the sprinkler to cool off after our scavenger hunt!
Craziness after s'mores - dancing to...... who else? Hannah Montana or is it Miley Cyrus?

It was lots of fun, and I'm not just saying that. The girls were really good for me. I only had to ask them once to do anything. They were polite at the neighbors when asking for scavenger items, ate well, cleaned up & got along like champs. It took a bit to settle down, but I think they finally nodded off at 10:30. 4 of them had their big swim meet Saturday morning! They did great, thank goodness. Kids are very resilient as we all know.

The next two nights are going to be busy & FUN

I just got home from Shop & Save (nothing like a 10pm grocery shopping trip) buying goodies for Rosie's sleepover with 6 friends on Friday night. It is an 8 1/2 year old party (let's say that we postponed her birthday party until summer!) They are sleeping in a tent in our backyard. I bought all kinds of yummy food for the "Island Party." I will have lots of pictures to post! We will be doing MANY activities: scavenger hunt, hula hoop games, flip flop game, making tissue paper flowers, making frames, running thru sprinklers, watermelon spitting contest, etc. I may be insane (or will become insane during the evening) but I know it will be fun for the girls.

Tomorrow night we have our "end of softball season" party. We are just having pizza, playing a wiffle ball game (parents vs. daughters) & just celebrating a great season! I loved this team, and it was a great season. They were all so dedicated this year. It was a pleasure to coach them. Anyway, off to bed for me.....