Mismatched Socks

Collecting mismatched socks is a very common activity around here. Who in their right mind wants to sort through dozens of socks, unless they want to work on taking time off purgatory? It IS a good job for kids between the ages of about 5 and 8, but then, they are not always in their right mind :). I wish I could say that I have a cute little basket that sits atop my dryer, collecting mismatched socks. Ha ha. In reality, it's more like a full-sized laundry basket! Every once in a while, I throw the whole batch of mismatched socks in the trash. Talk about liberating! I just love to do that. In the meantime, in between washings, we just do our best at finding our matched socks. In this house, if you are over age four, you are on your own. Good luck. Thankfully, we do okay, on most days, because we have learned where to find all the best sock hiding places. Other days we might find the right colors....and that is good enough. Once in a great while, you may find that your socks actually DO match, as long as you are standing next to another sibling with similar mismatched socks. Together, they really do make a great pair!

Welcome Home, Lombardi Trophy!

As you can see, I'm still quite behind on blogging...Better late than never, I say!

Moira loves her job. In February, she had a very fun opportunity (employee perks!) to get a little photo op with the Lombardi trophy! Yes, this is the real deal! The replicas will go behind the glass case, which you can see in some of the photos.

Moira is counting her blessings that she was able to be an employee during this Superbowl season.  What a great opportunity it has been!  Did I mention that she LOVES her job?

Nine Good Reasons to Smile Today!

Thanks for making the cyber card, kiddos!

Happy Down Syndrome Day!

Check out this beautiful video my friend Diane made for the IDSC for Life! Yes, you can see Erin at about 1:52 :) Feel free to pass it around and share it!

Mmmmmmmmuuuhhh!

 Erin loves to kiss her brother!  And he's a good sport, blowing her kisses right back!

 

Goodbye Little Snowman!

In mid-February, Aidan made this cute little fella.  It is now completely melted of course, which is an indication of how far behind I am on blogging :)

More Pictures of Father Daughter Dance

Cousin Margaret and Molly Grace

Friend, Sarah with Moira

Senior dance

Bridget dancing with another dad, our friend Bill

Eileen

Father-Daughter Valentine's Dance

 This year,  Erin went to the dance for the first time, which means Mike was able to bring all six of his daughters!

 
 Erin received all the "treatments" in preparation for the event.  I'm pretty sure she would have opted out of the hair curling had she known what that was all about, but it sure looked cute :)

 Erin's idea of a nice smile......ha ha.

 Molly Grace was so excited for Erin to go!

 

 Eleven year old Teresa

  14 year old Bridget

 

 

  Seven year old Molly Grace

 16 year old Eileen

 

  17 year old Moira

  Mike with his gang of girls

Seamus {21 Months}

Erin's Birthday Photos

Teresa, Aidan and Molly Grace made two banners for Erin's birthday.  (The other hung between the kitchen and family room). 

Here she is, excited to open presents.  Teresa, Aidan and Molly Grace were also in charge of wrapping the presents.   Note...we DID have cute pink and purple wrapping paper, but they chose to use a variety, including left over Christmas paper. Ha ha.

A princess tea set!  Her favorite!

Seamus took a likin' to the harmonica instantly.

Who wouldn't want a family of pigs for their birthday??!!

Ahhhh...Mary Poppins.  She's gonna LOVE it!

Birthdays are so much fun!  Happy Birthday Erin!!!