LBI

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ

A picture is worth a thousand words ...

Buddy & Kate beach combing

Our "Circle"

William & Jack

Henry, Matthew & Grace

Emma & Kate (yikes!)

Emma & Kate again --- sporting their "Don't Bite Me" T's

Happy Birthday to our 5 Astrological Cancers

Grandma Tess and some Brown kids

Self-Portrait of Grace & a T

The T's, Jack and Grace

Mike, Matthew & Muscles!

We shopped here a lot!

Do you see the dog?

Not our crew but what a great photo

Field Trip: The Beach

Every summer, the t's enjoy a few days at the New Jersey shore together. With seven kids, it is a rolling, rollicking time..arcade, rides, water park, miniature golf, fishing, ice cream, and so on. Best, there are plenty of laughs and memories to last a lifetime. Three cheers to Grandma and Buddy for keeping our "camp" running smoothly! The t's at the beach has become a tradition ~ one that I love.

tricia

HaPPy BirTHdAy SiSTeR!

Both within the family and without,

our sisters hold up our mirrors:

our images of who we are 

and of who we can dare to be.

~ Elizabeth Fishel

you are the best sister I could ever have

I thank my lucky stars for you

you are a "super sister"!

love,

sissy

HaPpY bIRtHdAy WiLliAm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIAM!

6 is Super!

Super, super is what you are!

Here are a half dozen things about William..

1. he is a curious learner

(ask him about the Revolutionary War)

2. he wears the same outfit every day

3. he loves to read!

4. we joke that he's like the "mayor"

5. his best friend is Grace

(not his sister, but a classmate)

6. he makes the world a better 

place by being it in!

tricia

HaPPy 4th & HaPPy GrACe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE!

It's time for 12!

Here are a dozen things about Grace..

1. born on the fourth of July

2. she is a bookworm

3. "Water is her sky"

4. she is an old soul like her mom

5. adores a cup of tea 

6. loves our dog Tripp

7. favorite color is yellow

8. she is a great big sister 

9. kind and caring

10. speaks Latin

11. plays the cello

12. makes my world a happier place!

tricia

The Spotted Pig

If you happen upon a summer night in New York City, stop by The Spotted Pig in Greenwich Village. Put your name on the list ~ they don't take reservations. (they will phone your cell when your wait is over :) Go around the block and grab a drink or stroll the city streets while you wait.

The Spotted Pig is described as a "gastro-pub" - serving simple Irish/English/Italian food. The menu is small - try a few bar foods (deviled eggs anyone?) and starters to share - it's fun to taste a bit of everything. Be sure to order a pile of fries with your dinner too. The decor is small and cozy with lots of pigs, of course, and tiny round tables. It all contributes to a festive evening. Cheers!

tricia

Eat My Bubbles!

In my house, summertime is summer-swim-team time. The season is short and fast..practice five days a week, meets three days a week and the championships at the end of July. It is a dash and we love it. There are so many great life lessons woven into the sport...

* to be good at anything, you have to work hard and then harder - practice does make perfect!

* sometimes, success is measured in the details..one practice at a time & one race at a time

* failure can be an excellent motivator

* good sportsmanship goes a long way..your attitude speaks volumes

* be a lifelong learner as there is always something new to be learned

tricia