Sunday, March 28, 2010

Stations of the Cross

We attended Stations of the Cross at St. Norbert parish, and they were amazing!! The 8th grade class acted them out, and it was the most incredible, moving ceremony that I've seen.  Adam was Jesus in one of the Stations, and he did an incredible job.  I was so glad to be there - what a great way to start Holy Week.  Thank you Mary for making sure I got there to see my cool nephew & let him know how proud we are!  I am so excited for his Confirmation & ready to be his sponsor!  We love you Adam!

Grandma & Adam!

Monday, March 22, 2010

GO BLUES!

We went to the STL Blues vs. Nashville Predators game last night.  Unfortunately, we lost 2-3 which is a total bummer - looks like a very low chance of making the playoffs now.  We had lots of fun going to the game as a family though!!  Rosie is totally into the game (like her dad), Anna likes the food & Jo likes Louie (the Blues mascot)!  She kept asking why Louie wouldn't come to her seat?  So cute!  We tried to wave & yell to him to come see us but he didn't hear our cries!  Next time...
Daddy's little Blues girl!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Soccer Buddies

Anna & three friends are doing a soccer camp for 6 weeks at the indoor soccer arena, and they are doing GREAT!  I can't believe how much better their ball skills are coming along.  Great coaches & they are having fun too.  They would do anything as long as they are together!!!

Anna, Caroline, Taylor & Hailey

Every Friday is Fish Fry at St. MM & then over to the soccerdome.  Kinda like not having to figure out what to make for dinner on Fridays!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Bug Eyes

Jo is the biggest goof - she thinks sunglasses are her goggles.  I could not stop laughing at her!  She is something else - I call her my little nugget - small, packed full of power & attitude.  We are creating a monster though - whatever Jo wants she tends to get.  It's all Pete's fault - she has him wrapped around her little nugget finger.

What's been happening with the Carollo's?

When spring arrives, it seems that activities seem to pick up (just like the fall when school begins).  Basketball is officially over, and softball began last night.  We had our first softball practice, and it went so well!  The girls were throwing the ball much harder than last year, and they could have practiced for 3 hours (unfortunately, darkness set in).  Tera, Nicole & I are pumped for a great season!!

Unfortunately, we lost 1-25 on Sunday (our last game).  We played a very good MQP team and tried our best.  I loved the excitement when we made the one free throw though - the girls jumped up & down & hi-fived each other.  They did not want to be shut out & we weren't!  Thank goodness....

On Sunday, Rosie & I & 11 other Girl Scouts (& three other parents) spent the night at the City Museum (aka:  Night at the Museum).  Not much sleep but lots of fun!  I really need to download my pictures from my iPhone.  They have a super cool cave with a 10-story slide that even the adults did.  We did tons of cool art projects, saw a magic show, ate pizza, ran around some more in the various areas and then hung out eating snacks & trying to fall asleep. 

Additionally, the St. MM auction is in April, and I somehow got sucked into helping.  I really wanted to "excuse" myself since me & a few others are planning the 1st Annual 5K Run before the end of year school picnic.  It's a lot to do & try to keep up with work & home.  I've hit all my "contacts" for the auction & have been happy with the response, so I feel I've done my soliciting & can now back away.  Softball needs my full attention!!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Pictures from Birthday Week

Waiting to be seated at 54th Street Grill - Pete's parents took us out that night. 
Having drinks with my sisters at Les Palmas on Friday night before they surprised me!
Waking up to great gifts on my birthday!

January / February Birthday Bash

We celebrated lots of birthdays (Wil, Kay, Caty, Jacob, me, Pat & Stephanie) last Sunday at Debbie's house.  Wow - that's a lot of celebrating!!  We rooted on the USA hockey team (we all know that it was a good game but unfortunately we lost 3-2). 
Tim W, Tim D, Grandpa, Adam & Pat hanging out, watching the game...

Cuties - Elizabeth, Caty & Jo!

Mary, Rosie & Jo - present time!

Great time, great food, a GREAT family!