An Addition to the Family?

A few weekends back we had the pleasure to host a dog for a long weekend. It was a great opportunity as we were assessing to adopt at the time. Winston is a 1 year old and house-broken. He has a terrific personality and is very child friendly.

Over the course of the weekend we learned that while we desire to have an addition to the family, we just don't have the time to commit to what he deserves while giving he kids all the attention that they need. No telling what may happen in the future but right now is not the right time. It was a wonderful experience and the kids, well, there were tears when it was time to say good-bye. But he is still residing with some friends of ours so we hope to have the opportunity to pay him a visit in the coming weeks.

Winston

Blake and his buddy...

A Lemon Grows in Saratoga

So I've taken a lot of abuse for trying to grow lemon's here in Saratoga Springs. But after a year, the fruit of my labor has ripened and is ready for consumption. Goal for next year is to double the harvest. Just need more bees here to pollinate effectively.

Serious Icicles

It's been a rough winter here in Saratoga. Here are some of the current icicles we have on the house along with the three feet of snow on the ground. Lots of damage to homes in the area with all of the ice and snow.

Spring can't come soon enough.

Grace's Birthday - Part 2

Pictures from Grace's Birthday party with the family - now that everyone is healthy.

Grace and Aunt Lori figuring out her DS

Caroline reading to Grandpa

Almost all of the kids afeter running around for an hour

Grace showing off her new clothes

Model to be....

The girls at their usual...

Grace Turns 8

Grace turned 8 on January 23. She decided she wanted to have a "girls night out" that involved bowling, pizza, and a sleep-over. Bowling didn't happen due to the high demand for lanes in this area (I don't get it) but pizza and the sleep over went great.

Grace and her new American Girl Doll Crissa - looks just like her

Picture taken by Blake....

The girls : Olivia, Olivia, Hunter, Grace, and Victoria

One more time...

The family gathering was postponed due to a few of her cousins falling ill that week. She'll make up for it on the Feb 7th.

Christmas Balloons

From the Saratoga Christmas Tree Lighting:

Ginger-bread Houses

The 2008 editions...

Portrait 2008

This year's "Professional" Portrait

Eating Pleasures - New Favorite Recipe Blog

Since we have lots of recipes to share - I've added a new blog that will eventually have all of our favorites. All posted are those which we have have tried and like enough to make often (or for special occasions). The link is on the upper left of this site but can also be found here:

Eating Pleasures:
http://sabosrecipes.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Welcome Home CPT. Radicchi

Welcome Home Mark!!

We're all very proud of you - thank you for your service!