2009 First Day of School!

What fun! My kids were ready to go back to school and see their friends. Marney's class is the oldest at the Intermediate school and Tracy just started there. Sammy was excited about starting first grade and going to school all day and Jack was nervous about his new school, but all thankfully went well! The dogs, Aspen and Wolfie, waited anxiously for the kids to arrive home.

Lunch in the pool . . .

I remember my mother making us wait at least 45 minutes to get back in the swimming pool after eating. On this day, the temperature of the pool was warmer than the outside air so they ate in the pool! Only one bowl of mac and cheese ended up in the pool and that was Tracy's. I think Wolfie may have had something to do with it.

Kennywood!

Six-year old Livi just donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love.

Haddads on camels . . . hmm . . .

Sweetness at its best.

It was time for one more summer haircut and Sammy asked if he could be bald like Aunt Diane.

Fun was had by all!

The pool is always a hit; it is great that they are all swimmers! You can hear my nervousness about Jack. All of a sudden the crowd looked as though they overcame him. Wow! Did his skills improve during the week. He wanted to be in the deep water with everyone else.

Now if we can get them all off training wheels!

A Visit with Aunt Diane . . .

A ride in the new jeep . . .


. . . and maybe a new puppy!


It was love at first site at the shelter . . .

. . . well, maybe not for everyone!