It Must Be Summer

In celebration of Little Ann and Melissa's eighth birthdays and out of respect for our Fourth of July guests (Dad couldn't take the stench anymore), we held our annual dog washing. Abe was kind enough to do the dirty work this year.

Melissa rolled in a dirt pile shortly afterwards and Little Ann got into the sandbox...

Philadelphia Debut

From the land of trees and brotherly love, we are pleased to present...

Claire Muldowney

in her Philadelphia debut

Great-Grandma and the Star

Aunt Abby and Claire

Sleeping Beauty

Boompa's Favorite Way to Nap

Being Cool with Booma

Happy Mother's Day!

Preparations started days before with Shana carefully planning the meal, creating lovely decorations, and delegating cooking assignments.

Then the day of the crew began putting everything together as Mommy sat upstairs working on her blanket project (which is turning out quite nicely).

The head chef was at work in the kitchen putting together ham pie, raspberry lemonade, lemon piccata chicken, and rice while her "helper" put together very strange sorbet cookies.

The rest of the meal (delicate cucumber sandwiches, romaine hearts with goat cheese dressing, and divine lemon pies) came with the arrival of the rest of the family. Everything was carefully arranged before Mother came downstairs.

Everyone enjoyed the meal and sharing memories about Mom and Mom mom, as well as the wonderful woman in the family who take care of their children and family members so well. We're so grateful for all of the woman in our lives who have contributed to our growth and happiness. Happy Mother's Day to you all!

The Mother of us all

The other Mother of us all

Beautiful mother and son

Everybody ready to partake of the victuals

Cuteness

The master mind of the occasion

The Youngest Three and Lizzy

Lizzy being beautiful.

Lizzy and Becca making funny faces.

Lizzy and Johnny

Me and Lizzy


We had fun on Monday taking these pictures. I hope you enjoy them. This is my first post so I am kind of nervous.

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Just some photographs of the recent festivities and activities traditionally held at the Muldowney household during this time of year.











Thanks to Shana for the Easter feast!


The remains that didn't remain for very long.