Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

Our family photo taken this summer up in Lake Placid New York.  Meg Jeff with Gabey and Sheppy.  And GJ and Moira!  Merry Christmas to all !!!!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BLOG!!!!

It's been 3 years since I started writing this blog! Fast and furious in the early years - not so much posting lately- wish for this year - MORE POSTINGS!!!! Now off to get ready for Thanksgiving !!!!

Happy Fall!!!!

Been away from the blog for forever!!! Busy life - no excuse. Will be heading up to Maine for Thanksgiving in a few short weeks. Can't wait! Will have quite a crowd over the holiday. Will be cooking and eating up a storm!

This year will include a few recipes - want to make corn relish for a side dish. Just purchased 2 new platters for this year's table. Homegoods  is such a great place to pick up these gems!

Christmas is coming on fast- must start lists and checking them twice :) Happy Fall everyone!

At the Vineyard...

In the waves... be back later

Away in Lake Placid!

Sorry for the lack of postings this summer- very busy with guests, facebook and traveling- am in Lake Placid as we speak - visiting my brother's family. We will be in Saratoga Springs this week and then back up to LP for a Flaherty family reunion. Pix to follow! Until then enjoy the fun and games

 

 View from my room- gorgeous weather

The House- called "Moon Dance" - just gorgeous!!! And so much fun!

Happy Fourth of July from Maine!!!!

FLORIDA GETAWAY!!!

 Just back from a great trip to Tampa Clearwater Beach area of Florida. Spent 9 days in the sun and on the water. Great weather and a great time. This sunset seen every night from our balcony of the Hyatt Clearwater Beach. We had a great 2 bedroom suite with fabulous views.

Took a lengthy hike down the beach at Fort DeSoto State Park- considered one of the best beaches in the world- we arrived around 4pm- great time to walk the beach.

Chartering a boat was a great idea- we anchored off "One Tree" island and did some swimming- or jumping off the boat- Moira did a great dive!

 Nora turning 8 years old on the trip - can really do great dives too!!!

 Here I am with my brother Rich and his son Rory- quite the boat captain!

The whole crew on our Pontoon boat- the Tampa Bay area is great for boating.

Even the real "Captain" had a great day on the water.

Moira had a quick fun getaway from the pressures of work in Washington DC!!!

My brother Rich and his family on Easter morning at brunch with wife Mary, Rory almost 14, Kerry 10 and Nora on her Easter birthday is 8 years old!

Great time with this crowd- fun fun fun!!!!!