The End of July 2008

We had a great storm last week and Nick was taking some pictures in our backyard. We could actually see three rainbows - one on top of each other - very cool! The boys have been enjoying a little time at the pool after school. It's been pretty hot and we are ALL looking forward to the cooler weather and yes, I will say it - bring on some snow..ha! We are busy with the basement and painting has begun. David picking up the tile/stone this weekend and will begin the task of starting the bathroom and around the bar area. Can't wait for it to be done and to invite our friends over. And, of course, family members are always welcome - even you Stephen..:)

COLLERAN SUMMER FUN 2008

Make a Smilebox photobook

GOLFING WITH POP POP

Make a Smilebox postcard

Check out my Slide Show!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

OUR TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO

A MOTHER'S DAY TO REMEMBER


David, Jake, and I spent last week in SF. While David spent a couple of days in a training class for work, Jake and I took the trolley down to the fisherman's wharf. We spent a day at the Aquarium and visiting all the local shops on Pier 39. Jake enjoyed the seals and eating clam chowder..:) It was quite chilly so we did alot of fast walking. Jake was a little saint as he let me browse/shop through all the stores near our hotel. He has a whirlwind of energy that just tuckers me out. We spent an evening in China town and enjoyed a nice Chinese dinner. On Friday, we took a boat ride around the SF Golden Gate Bridge and took lots of pictures of Alcatraz.

The highlight of our week was definitely meeting David's Aunt, Uncle, and cousins! We met up with the entire family at a lovely restaurant off the water (Skates). We then spent the rest of the weekend getting to reminisce about David's childhood and creating new memories with Jake. We definitely will plan on meeting up with everyone again and planning some future family gatherings!


Some things to remember during our vacation:

• What's your maiden name?
• Yummy Clam Chowder and crab
• African American Mother's day card
• Jake tooting - hee hee
• Glad my credit card worked
• Colder than we thought it was going to be!
• Sleeping with open windows and enjoying the nice breeze
• Taking benedril for the cats and managing just fine..:)
• The hickey and it wasn't mine..;)
• Going on the trolley for the first time with Jake
• Technical, Dave Trovato trying to figure out the hose to kill the crickets
• Playing Croquet
• The lovely candle I received for Mother's day
• Bowling and miniature golf
• The lovely prepared meals!
• The BIG scarey roach in the drawer and all the girls screaming..lol
• Thanks again for a great weekend and we hope to see you all soon

SELLING BALLS

Nick and Jack hanging out together yesterday after school. Nick has been selling for nearly a week now after school and is up to $70. He is so excited and mentioned to me this morning that maybe he should give his money to the poor. I told him to save it for his trip to CA come May and treat his brother, Vincent to something nice at the store. The folks at the BlackBear golf course are super nice. We had a near miss yesterday; a golfer hit one of our larger windows..ugh!! But, thankfully no damage. Finding golf balls is so much better than an Easter Egg hunt!!