Gabby & Belle's WORKOUT... Sorta

Recognizing that the key to good health is a vigorous workout, the twins do their part...

Okay, perhaps they do their part in helping MATT workout...

Matt is Lauren's boyfriend. Lauren is our neighbor and one of our many twin-sitters. Both are seniors this year. We've known Matt since he was in middle school. That's how long he and Lauren have been dating.

Matt is a BIG guy to say the least. He stands 6'8" and wears a size 17 shoe. Not exactly easy to shop for! Needless to say, basketball is his game!

He loves to challenge Rob at a game of basketball - or ANYTHING for that matter!

Of course, it's only fun, until GABBY gets hurt. Forget the score --- this is when we know the game is over!

Back-to-School

Well, it was that time again... time to return to school... Although, this is a really big year.

The girls are "seniors"... sorta!

They entered 5th grade at Eldersburg Elementary School. And if that weren't enough, they now get to sit in the very back of the school bus!

Woo Hoo!!!



We'll be sad to see them leave. We love EES. The teachers and administrators are great and we have an active, supportive PTA!

But, I'm getting ahead of myself. We first need to get through Mrs. Chiaramonte's ILA class :)

And believe it or not, VJ is a true Senior. This is his final year of high school! After having passed the high school assessments, he is on track to graduate in June with his high school diploma!

Keep up the great work buddy!

Emerald Isle

Last Days of Summer

Before school started, we joined our good friends, The Halsteads, for a trip to the Outer Banks. We stayed on the beach in a house that sleeps 25 and had 7 bathrooms - now that's my kind of house! We also enjoyed a pool and hot tub on the back deck, situated about 100 feet from the ocean - PURE HEAVEN!

We only stayed for 4 days and left just in time to avoid the effects of Tropical Storm FAY! We also came home in time to prepare for the first day of school - What a great way to end the summer!

Gabby, Jake, Belle & Emily