Brightview Avenue

Patrick's band, Brightview Avenue, competed in the county's 11th Annual Battle of the Bands and WON! They also received awards for best original song and best performance! I have tried to load the video in addition to some photos. If the video doesn't load, check it out on www.hometownannapolis.com.

We are so proud of Patrick and his friends in the band, Chris, Andrew, Drew and Ben!

Tis the season ...

We are so looking forward to celebrating the holidays this year. We all love Christmas and this time of year. The air is full of excitement and anticipation. Typically, the air is also full of panic for me! Not this year! For the first time since the kids were really little, I was able to stick to my plan! I wanted everything done early so we could relax and enjoy our family time together. It is the 17th of December and I have accomplished (somewhat) everything on my list! The house is decorated. The cards are done and in the mail. The gifts are purchased and somewhat wrapped. The house is somewhat clean and the laundry is somewhat done. Meghan comes home tomorrow and we are free to bake all weekend! I am so excited not to be running around like crazy trying to make this small miracle happen. This year, the small miracle will still occur, it's just more of an evolution than a whirlwind!

Our heartfelt best wishes for a magical Christmas season and a blessed new year to all of our friends and family.

Another milestone

As if we didn't have enough great November happenings, Patrick has completed drivers' education and got his learner's permit! As many of you know, in our house, teaching kids to ride a bike and drive a car is daddy's job! There's not enough medication in the world for Donna to be involved! Patrick is eager to drive whenever possible and Brian is happy to help! It gives them free reign of the cd choice, a new treat for both of them! So, if you're out and see Patrick behind the wheel, be kind, he's still learning!

 

Thanksgiving ...

Thanksgiving may be the perfect holiday - free to eat as much as you like and then relax in front of the football game on tv (translation - take a nap). This year we traveled to Calvert County for Thanksgiving with Aunt Kate and family. Nana and papa were there as was Gran! It's been a long time since we've spent time with Gran and it was great to see her. It was a wonderful day with lots of great food and family fun. Thanks Kate and JT for being willing to have us all - we had a great time.

After the show ...

These are pictures of fellow castmates, friends and family after the show - enjoy!