Ack! A(nother) Catch Up Post!

Way back in July, we went to Nantucket on Luke's first real family vacation. We were lucky to stay with our dear friends, The Scotts, at their house - with lots of other Bowdoin visitors during the week. We had a fantastic time, the weather was great, and we ate like kings. Luke, despite an Indepdence Day Fat Lip, loved being with the Big Kids...and scoping out next year's gear from the infamous Jacob & Ronan Collection (tm).

First, Dad got things off to a proper start on Main Street

Luke found very little to be more entertaining than watching Jacob & Ronan (and Sam, too!) running around their yard being Big Guys

Except maybe playing with Cisco, their "puppy"...

...or waking nice and early to play with Cisco...

...or to snuggle with Puppy before a long day...

...or snuggling up to Cisco at the end of a long day...

Luke wasn't so fond of the sand at the beach on SurfsideHe found it boring, really

He soon came, however, to see how the beach, while sandy, is a GREAT place for a nap

And while Luke napped, Ronan and Paul studied up on the life of Harry Houdini

Luke, Jacob, and Ronan had fun running wild around the Cisco Brewery

Luke tried to use his Crazy Baby Strength to move some kegs around

And Luke & Ronan committed quite the party foul
(the pacifier was allowed outside of bed/nap time due to the aforementioned Independence Day Fat Lip)

How handsome are these boys?

Luke and Ronan consulting on just how broken they broke the kite

Luke tried to earn his keep by cleaning up around the house - and showing a little skin

Remember when I said we ate like kings?
(also: Independence Day Fat Lip)

Paul was a popular story time guy - with Jacob and Ronan...

...and at bedtime with Luke and Amber

Luke also gets special commendation for surviving the road trip and ferry boat portions of our voyage. Snacks helped.

Race to the Race - Only 2 Weeks Left!

Another post shamelessly asking you to support TEAM LISA as we do the Komen NYC Race for the Cure on September 13th!

Luke and I are just about 1/2 way to our $2000 fund raising goal for this year's race. Team Lisa has an even more ambitious goal of $15,000, and we're a little more than 1/3 of the way there. We know this year is a financial challenge all around, but there are NO MINIMUM DONATIONS and all donations are appreciated! So look in your coat pockets, check the bottom of your purses, and that weird drawer in the kitchen you never really look in and if there's any spare change, please think about throwing it our way.

Just go to our personal web page for the race, or to Team Lisa's page, and click the "Support Paige" button to donate!

Perhaps I can bribe you with some adorrrrable photos? Look closely, there's a Celebrity Impersonation hidden therein.



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OK, here you go. ADORABLE!

Luke inherited these pants from the Jacob & Ronan Collection. We can't sort if they're long pants that don't fit right or clam diggers. Either way? ADORABLE.
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Luke was spotting some "quack quacks" in the Hudson - this time away from their usual cove & hanging out by our apartment. Note the slick Nantucket Red shorts from the Jacob & Ronan Collection. ADORABLE.
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Luke is doing his best Jimmy Breslin here, in my opinion. Jimmy Breslin? Grizzled and cantankerous. Luke? ADORABLE.
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A little more of the Blue Steel from Luke and the Hazel Heat from Dad. ADORABLE.
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Now if this doesn't charm you into supporting Team Lisa, well, then you're obviously made of stone. ADORABLE.
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ACK: A Preview

Luke just got back from a his first official vacation - all the way to Nantucket. Paige's friend from college, Sarah, has a fantastic house on the island, and a big group of us gathered together to eat, drink, and be merry for Independence Day. We have lots and lots of pictures to wade through, and some catch up posts to write, but thought we'd give a special sneak preview of Luke's big trip!

Luke had fun learning lots of mischief from Sarah's boys, Jacob and Ronan (of the Jacob & Ronan Collection)

Luke got suited up for the walk down to Fisherman's Beach - and made sure to pack his trusty broom. (He seriously carried it the entire ride down)

Luke posed postcard perfect with Dad

A little less so with Mom

And spent the majority of his time on the beach sound asleep in his stroller

He made good use of the "bonus sweater" from Cathy on a chilly evening

He took an educational walk through the Cisco Brewery

And just look at all of the fun the kids were having together! (yes, Sarah bought them all matching shirts and buckets)

We had an incredible time hanging out with old friends & can't wait to share all of our great memories....but first, Mom & Dad need a good night's sleep!

Happy Anniversary, Grammy & Grandpap

Luke's Grammy & Grandpap Rosella spent Christmas with his Pittsburghean cousins, Simon & Chloe, and Luke and Paul and Paige spent Christmas with the Caseys in Scranton. Much fun was had and many adorable photos and videos are to come, but Luke wanted to be sure that he showed Grammy & Grandpap how much he especially enjoyed one of the presents they sent - his very own bell! Just like the one they let him play with at their house over Thanksgiving! So many angels got their wings courtesy of Scranton's cutest bell ringer.

Most importantly, Luke and his parents wanted to be sure to wish Grammy & Grandpap a HAPPY 46th ANNIVERSARY today!