We did tons of skiing and riding as you can imagine. Jack was there every weekend and every school break. He competed a lot and placed a lot in the rail competitions. Emma went back to skiing and was riding in the woods and going over jumps. AJ was not to be left behind on his board and loved the Terrain Park!
For April break we went to Boston for a few days to see a Red Sox game. Our only one this year. We sat in the bleachers but everyone had a great time and the Sox won (lot of good that did them). After the game we got to go down on the field and the kids ran the bases. That was so awesome. Here is a picture of them near home plate:
After April break I have nothing to report but soccer and baseball. Jack played baseball for the Astros during the regular season and then made the 11/12 All Star Team. They won their division title, but lost states to Brattleboro in a hard fought tournament. What a bummer. AJ played soccer and baseball and he made the 9/10 All Star Team. They won their division and continued undefeated to win states! Emma played soccer and was a great fan for all the All Star games. If you are interested, she would be happy to send you her rating of snack bar food at ball parks throughout the state!
Here are some all star pictures:
AJ's team after winning states
Whitney boys at the plate
After baseball ended we had exactly 6 days before football started, so no long beach/lake vacation here. We did manage a great family weekend in Boston with the Chris/Patrick/Nana O'Donnell families. It was so hot but the 9 kids were great. We took an awesome tour of Fenway (top picture from the green monster) and that was a blast. Here are some cute kids:
Quick beach stop on way to Beantown
Weird pirate.
Swan boat rideThis was not our best summer. We said goodbye to Gracie on 8/1/09 and it was a very sad end to over 14 years together. Emma was with us and she was so brave. We still forget that she is gone and worry about leaving her, listen for her tags jangling, etc. What a special, loving, patient, lumpy dog she was!
School started too soon. Jack entered 7th grade, AJ in 5th and Emma in 2nd. Our second year of dealing with three schools. Please note Jack missing from picture (he goes in earlier and did not want picture) and Emma's missing front teeth!!
In keeping up with Whitney tradition, we have tons of fall sports going on now. AJ is playing football and soccer. He is playing running back instead of QB and loves when they hand it off to him and he passes it! I know there is a formal name for that, but I have no idea. He gets some defensive time too and enjoys playing tackle this year instead of flag. Jack is QB and loving the game but not the coaching staff. Won't be the first time! Emma is playing soccer and loving every minute of it!
And I will leave you with some family apple picking photos (sans AJ) and a promise to update more frequently!
