Family Resemblance

We took Michael's mother out to eat for her Birthday and her sister, Taunte Lorriane, joined us. Michael looks just like a Powers even favoring Lorriane.

All Saints Day

Happy All Saints Day!!

(above) How does Adriana stand up to the real St. Theresa?

(above) St Benedict's Abbey, All Saints' Day Party!!

(below) A sister and a Priest.

(above) Adriana is dressed up but he is really a priest, Fr. Peter

St. Theresa in the Making

While preparing for All Saints Day we asked Adriana what saint she wanted to dress up as. She switched back and forth between St. Philomena and St. Theresa. I wanted her to be St. Philomena becasue the costume would be easy. Ofcourse she decided to be St. Theresa. Michael was not worried he said "we can make a costume." That we turned into him. My contribution was buying the material. Here are some pics of Daddy in action. Who knew he was so talented?!!!

The finished product. Good job Daddy!!!

Foliage

We love to drive up to Vermont or New Hamshire to check out the foliage every year. Unfortunitely this year we ran into ran. It was still pretty but the clear days are always better. This year we went to Vermont. Mama love covered Bridges so we stoped at a covered bridge in Woodstock, VT.

Daddy and Adriana at Quechee Gorge, Quechee, VT. Fun Small Family Hike!!!

Adriana loves Baby Averi

Adriana had lots of practice preparing for her new baby brother or sister. She loves practicing on her cousin Averi.

Adriana giving Averi some loving kisses.

Hanging out with my cousins!!!

Averi is almost as big as Adriana.

Waves in Rhode Island

Mama stopped for a little while to take pictures of the waves. I got some great pictures. I think it was more fun watching them though picture never really speak for the true beauty.




Crashing Waves are a beautiful sight.

Newburyport Rhode Island - Mansions

Another Niall Family hike or walk. It was beautiful walk on overcast day. We got some great pictures of daddy and Adriana.

Adriana loves walking with daddy especially being on daddy's shoulders.

Hiding in the bushes!!!!

Sleeping Beauty!!!!!

Weekend in Rhode Island

Our trip to visit the Rzasa Summer house in Rhode Island was great and filled with lots of activity.

When we first arrived we went into the water and found some star fish!!

The hunt for the starfish.

Adriana talked about going on a boat all the way to the summer house. Daddy and Adriana went out on the boat, with all the other guests and Uncle Peadar at the lead, to the sand bar. They dug for clams and surfed.

Isn't he just a cutie!!!

Adriana loves little babies. She has a lot of practice getting ready for her new little brother or sister with Baby Joseph. Another one of her little friends.

Family Hike

We went to Rhododendron State Park at, what was suppose to be, the height of rhododendron season. This was the only rhododendron we saw!!! :(

One of the hobbies Michael and Adrianne have in common is hiking. They decide that this summer they would have a few relaxing weekends hiking. It was fun and Adriana joining both hiking and riding on Daddies shoulders. Toward the end of the summer Mama go to tried to go hiking so we look forward to our hikes next summer.

First Family Hike of the season. Wachusett Mountain, June 23, 2007.

At the summit of Mt. Wachusett.
A pit stop for Mama on the way up!!!
Daddy Climbing a tree. Silly Daddy!!!
See Adriana loves daddy's shoulders.

Our next hike was to Rhododendron State Park climbing Little Monadnock. There is a great view of Mt. Monadnock at the summit. July 22, 2007

A pit stop on the way up the mountain. Adriana hiked to the top!!!

Family pose with Mt Monadnock in the back. Getting a ride down the mountain.

We took one more hike before mama got to tired for the hikes. We went to Leominster State Park and then went swimming. This was the hike that did mama in. She was tired for days after this hike. August 19, 2007. Three hikes in one season was pretty good I think.