Halloween Party 2008

We headed up to Columbus for an early Halloween party for the kids (and brave adults) at my sister in law's. We had a great time, and the kids loved trying out their Halloween costumes. Being the huge Star Wars fan (ok, fine, geek) that I am, it brings a tear to my eye that the boys picked out their own costumes this year and went with Star Wars characters. And Jango Fett and Clone Trooper, ready to hunt for candy, decided that their baby sis should get in on the act too. They toyed with Queen Amidala, but utlimately decided that Kate should be Princess Leia.

Here's the whole crew decked out in their costumes.


Ton's of pictures of the party, including Jake's Scooby Doo theme, and even my sis-in-law getting in on the Scooby Doo act, all out on my picasa site if you follow the link.

Here's a slideshow version if you prefer.....

Friday night lights

The boys and I headed down to catch the last high school home game of the year. It was their first high school game, and they were jazzed. We met our neighbors and the two pairs of boys proceeded to ham it up like 'big boys'. Cheering, waving the school colors, knocking back some hot dogs and pretzels.... A fun night indeed.

Attached are a couple of shots of them and their buds hanging at the game.

2008 Sigma Phi Epsilon Golf Outing

Thanks to everyone that participated in and helped make this year's outing a rousing success. Here's a quick slideshow of some of the day's festivities. Thanks to Mark for most of these pictures.

Click play to see the fun, or follow this link to browse them full screen....

Adam also shared a bunch of his pictures which you can find out here on Flickr. Always good to see a little tomfoolery on the course. ;-)
http://flickr.com/photos/sonnett/sets/72157607372547472/

Congratulations to this year's winning group, Team Zog. We look forward to next year's outing being a similar success under Todd's experienced eye. :-) And just let me say that I have never been happier in my life to be second place. hehe.

I hope everyone had as much fun as I did, and I hope to see you all, and many more, next year!

Well into the school year its time for first days of school pics

Largely because I've been busier than a one-armed picture hanger I'm way behind on posting pictures. And now, largely because I'm tired of yelling "answer the question" at the TV, I figured it was a good chance to post a couple of pictures that were hanging in Cyberspace. ;-)

Our proud little first-grader was thrilled to be headed back to school to see his friends. He wasn't entirely sure about the "full day" thing, but he was ready for that first day back on the bus!


In fact, the whole gang was happy to be headed to school again (wonder how long that will last!). So far, they are all eager to be on their way to school each day, although there isn't always the same amount of enthusiasm as there was in this picture on their first day back.


A few days later it was Owen's turn to head out to school. Kate made sure that she got in on the action. Owen was clearly excited about heading back to his school and making use of his nice new backpack.


Of course, once Kate had the house all to herself, it was time for a party with her friends.

From School Daze 2008

Follow the link to the album for a more pics of first days of school.