The cousins three help celebrate Grandma's birthday at . . . Olive Garden, of course!

A ten-year old birthday picture

A serious painter!

Joshua enjoys an early morning ride

I finished my spaghetti so I'll just play with the napkin holder while you folks eat.

Haylie proudly displays one of her hand-painted Christmas ornaments

34th Street

Here, David guides Haylie over to the Mickey display on a porch at the lights in Hamden's 34th Street display. The evening was cold and blustery but the various colorful displays were certainly worth it. Haylie's favorite was a big Christmas ferris wheel.

Annual Watson's Walk

Each Christmas, Haylie and Jacob visit Watson's Christmas Display and enjoy the trains, animals and decorations. This year, two camels held their attention. The walk through Christmas tree alley produced this cute shot.

Hannah looking lovely for her first performance with the girls' chorus

Joshua is never far from his drumsticks and practice pad.

Put her in a pumkin shell (Haylie) . . .

Princess Hayllie

Pregnant bridesmaid and precious flower girl!

Prospecting pardners

. . . put her in a pumkin shell . . .

A serious musician!

Here is this year's formal shot of Ed. Looks a bit grim, huh?

A sailing we will go . . .

School is back in session and that means field trips! Mark accompanied Hannah's 5th grade class on an educational sailing on the Sultana. He doubled as the school's photographer and snapped over 450 pictures!

Sure, I can cook.

The better to see you with, Grandma!

Hmmm, I bet I can climb this!

Hey grandma, wanna jump off the porch with me?

Haylie caught 40 winks on the way to the church.

Okay, I'm awake and have my flowers. Let's go!

Daddy, can I have a turn?

No, Haylie, we're all finished!