Auntie Adele's 70th

waiting for the guest of honor to arrive



Surprise!







we perform the traditional hommage within the Noonan family: a personalized song (no photo of that - only video), but the crowd seems to enjoy it:

this is the 'encore' that occured a few hours later IN the tent:

One Saturday in May

we start at Pepper's school, where they are hosting an International Family Fun Day and I am heading up the Irish table...

Ironically, Pepper has been invited to a party, and doesn't even attend her own 'fun' day.

Fierce's Piano Recital

The van blows a tire while picking Pepper up from Christine's BDay party, but Fierce's MYC recital is in 45 minutes!

Only 2 will fit in the back of the Saturn - Rob and Pepper stay behind to fix the van while Fierce, Bosco, and I zoom to the recital hall.

Tim's Surprise BDay Party

AJ surprises Tim for his 41st Birthday





the gang's all here - even Dad

Finally, our busy day (!) comes to a close...

May 2-4 Camping Trip

friday and time to pack:


saturday: our camp and time for a hike










it's just a matter of time before one of them falls in

finding a frog

daddy's always good for a laugh and a new game or 2

more nature

is it possible to take ONE photo where everyone is looking relatively sane?

My (not so) Little Beaver

meanwhile, in another part of town...