Emily's School Play

Emily played Essie is her school's production of You Can't Take it With You in early December.  Interestingly, Greg had also starred in this same play in high school, so they both made their high school acting career debut with the same exact play!  Aunt Chris came down and Nana came up to see Emily in the play!  

Playing Games

Hot Chocolate!

Nana, Aunt Chris, and I served hot chocolate to Daniel's class before their field trip to hear music from The Polar Express!  While Nana and Aunt Chris set up, I read the story to the class, which, FYI, is a total tear-jerker!

Lunch with Nana & Aunt Chris

Aunt Chris and Nana came to see Emily in her school play, but on Friday, I had the joy of going to lunch with them!

Nana Visits- April 29- May 2, 2015

Nana came for a visit during all of the unrest in our fair city.  On top of all that was going on, she really was not feeling well!  We didn't see much, other than State Levels for National  History Day for Sarah (which she won for individual performance), and a t-ball game for Daniel.

Happy birthday, Nana!

We celebrated Nana's special day a little early, since she had to go home!

8th Annual Bowden Bowl Bash

After a brief hiatus, the Bowden Bowl Bash was back in business!  Penn State played on December 27th in the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College, winning in a nail-biting overtime.  Nana was the second person to attend a BBB in two states.  After the party, she said we had such nice friends.  No matter how old you are, it always feel good to know your mom likes your friends!

Christmas Day

Christmas Eve Fun

Everyone opened one present early . . . 

Christmas pajamas from Papa & B'dette

We decorated cookies, then hung our stockings while watching It's a Wonderful Life.

Emily's Stocking

Sarah's Stocking

Greg's Stocking

Daniel's Stocking

Nana's Stocking

 Then we put Baby Jesus in each manger.

Emily did the Advent calendar Baby Jesus

Sarah did the manger on the mantle

 Finally, we prepared for Santa's visit . . . 

Emily helped Daniel write a letter to Santa

Daniel left cookies, eggnog, and carrots out for Santa and the reindeer

Emily is 14!

Disney- November 1-5, 2014

As fate would have it, Joanna's husband had to back out of a scheduled trip to Disney with Joanna, Gene, Judy, Clyde, and Nana.  My schedule was unexpectedly open due to an extended break from school around the elections, so I was thrilled to join the group!  I went down to SC on Saturday, and Lincoln attempted to teach me how to play Pokeman.  Then we left bright and early Sunday for the Happiest Place on Earth!  It was a fabulous time, and I loved spending time with some of my favorite people!