Nicholas' 1st judo competition

Savages: Storm, and Rana.
We've had many fire pits with this group of people but I think this one was especially fun because we knew it was the beginning of the end with these good friends... that is until we meet again of course!
How many people will burn your name in the pavement with gun powder!?!

Jennifer and Pat Kirwan

Eydie and Sam Rob (and Sam and Jacob!)

How happy do these kids look! We like giving them flashing ring pops at fire pits so we can see them.

Fire pit fun with the Dee Family! Emily, David, Gavin, and baby Allen not shown.

Tori's first reading in mass

Xavier Catholic does such a great job preparing our children to feel comfortable reading in front of a crowd. It may be hard for you to see but this is Tori's first time reading in mass. She has such great "alter" presence (eye contact, inflection,...). I was so proud of our little girl!

Click on the picture to enlarge and get a better view of angelic Tori.

Judo

Nick being flung by Sensei Rick. I love this picture!

Team Blarney!

You all rock!!! Team Blarney had a goal of raising $1,000 for the National MS Society. You helped us exceed our goal by $1,330.00 for a total of $2,330.00!! You helped us get in to the top 10 fundraising teams for this walk!!
My personal goal was to raise $255.00 and you helped me raise $515.00!!! I had donations from Canada, HI, NJ, CA, PA, NV, VA, MD, FL, OK, and IL. How cool is that!!
I am so honored you let me walk this event for you.

Downtown KC, MO

Despite the whipping snow Team Blarney's spirits remained high!!!