A boy and his Dad

Just some cute pix that Anne sent of Brian and Lucas.  Fun times!

The Murphy clan

A couple pix taken when Uncle Den and Aunt Linda were in.  Aunt Mae with Den and Tom and the happy bros.

THOSE ARE PRETTY!

I was able to spend lots of time with Connor and Cole when they were little and didn't think that I'd get the chance to do that with Lucas since he was living a bit farther away.  But  I got lucky and was able to help out and watch him while his Mommy worked and until he could join Double A Daycare.  To say thank you he sent me a beautiful vase of flowers.  I don't know who liked them more, Nana or Lucas!    They are beautiful!

Sharing

Erin's family is enjoying a weekend in the Dells at a water park.  Izzy is vacationing in Belvedere (thank goodness!) and Sammy is at Murphy Camp.  Riley is enjoying the company and even shares his favorite spot!

50's Dudes

Both Connor and Cole have enjoyed special activities at school where they dressed in 50's garb.  Connor did it last year and the other day Cole sported his cool look.   So cute!!!!!

Kings of the Birthday Kingdom

Wednesday, Nov. 5.....The day after

I'm happy.....no more negative ads on TV.   I'm feeling good about the future.......hopeful, inspired, and awed.   I feel a sense of calm.  What a responsiblity for Obama!  How great to be alive to see this kind of history being made.

Big Birthday Celebration

We had a great afternoon celebrating Connor turning 8 and Cole turning 6. (on Tuesday)  Lucas was a hit with the boys and Hannah and Emily.  Naturally, the men spent most of their time in front of the TV watching football.  The food was delicious!

Cole wasn't feeling up to snuff but got a little better as the afternoon went on.   The kids party is on Tuesday night at Pump It Up.  Cole has invited all his buddies from school and Connor has some of his friends coming too.  I"m sure it will be lots of fun!

Connor and Cole don their new Bears jerseys.  They also got some other Bears clothes from Brian and Auntie Anne and Lucas.  They had fun playing their new Wii game from Lauren and Josh and will enjoy their cozy new flannel shirts and tees from Auntie Cheryl and Uncle Dan.   

Brian feeds Lucas, mom hides from the camera and Lauren and Josh need a nap!

Cousin Lauren enjoys some Lucas time.

Both boys had a cake but at first Cole wasn't up for  blowing out candles.  Connor seems happy to be making a wish and getting to eating that delicious chocolate cake and some ice cream.