Trivium (School) Classic Road Race

Trivium Classic Road Race

The Trivium Classic Road Race was the IV annual Trivium race. This is not only a race but a wonderful family activity. James and I walked the race and there were a lot of other families with there children plus it is also a community event. The race is registered and monitored by Yankee Timing & Race Management.

Runners and walker getting ready before the race.

Starting line

And they are off.......

The beautiful course.

We are half way there.

We finished the race in 1 hour and 38 minutes.

The Female race winner was one of Trivium's students, Mary Hardy. Great run!!!

A night at G-Nana's

While Mama and James were at a Lia Sophia jewlry party Adriana spent time with Auntie Denise and G-Nana. Beleive it or not she watched "Jon and Kate plus 8." She also run up and down the stairs to talk to Uncle Jim and Auntie Lourdes. It was a really fun night for her.

Clinton Beauty

This is a beautiful tree in full foliage in Clinton. Beauty right before my eyes.

Morning glory in front of my house. Beauty is always before our eyes. We just need to look. Start looking for yours.

Ribbon Cutting

Yes our business has been around for almost two years but we are trying to expand. We joined the Chamber of Commerce a few months ago and had a Ribbon Cutting today. This will help to get the word out about our business. We had a few friends join us and the Chamber also invited people. Thank you to The Kelly's, Murphy's and Houghman's for coming to support us.

The Chamber is on a back street in Clinton it is a really cute building. See it below.

We weren't sure how many people to expect so we had quit a spread from meatballs to cheese and crackers. We also enjoyed some wine.

James and Robert are a about a month and half apart. Robert is older. As soon as James saw Robert he started laughing and headed right for him, then he climbed up and started playing with him. It was so cute.

Even the older children seemed to find some fun. Although you can't see it their is and Aflax Goose under the children. They are playing on it.

Sibling tub-of-war, who do you think won?

Opus Sanctum Repair - A Family Business

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Baby Walking

James was 7 months yesterday. He has been amazing us with is development but starting to walk. I have hope that he won't really start walking until he is more than a year but there is no telling.

Saying Mama

I know it is over the top. James is not even 7 months yet and already he is saying "Mama." I'm sure you are thinking that babies say things like that all the time. This baby will say mama and mean it. How do I know. Well when he says mama he will follow me around the kitchen. Or daddy will be holding him and he'll want mama. The other day I went for an errand and when I came back Michael said James started to say "Mama, then started to cry because I wasn't aroung." It really isn't my imagination. I thought it was at first but it has happened far to many times. In this short clip you can hear James calling for Mama and then get really excited once he climbs in my lap.

Science Musuem with Samuel and other Friends

Today we went to the Museum of Science for "Free Museum Day." Adriana decided to invite her friend Samuel because we haven't played with him in a long time. It was a long day but so much fun.

Our journey to the museum started at Malden train Station. This must have been one of the funniest parts of the adventure, taking the train.

Adriana and Samuel waiting for the first train of the day.

Mama and James on waiting for the train. Picture taken by Adriana Niall age 4

Samuel and Adriana sitting on the train, FUN!!

Waiting for the Green Line to the Science Museum stop

Getting off the train ready to walk to the Museum of Science.

First exhibit at the Museum of Science. We meet up with the Dooley/Rzasa Party. You can see Mrs Dooley in the background.

A surprise guest appearance from the Urban's. We had no idea our friends Ben and Rebecca were at the museum until we ran into a friend of Rebecca's. What are the odds we would be at the museum much less run into each other.

Leo hanging out in the cafe.

One of the all time favorite activities at the museum. You can see Ben and his sister (Josie) playing the piano along with all the children. Adults have just as much fun on the piano if not more. ( I know it it side ways. I still haven't learned that I can't take videos side ways.)

We went to the Electric show but James got bored so we went and played with the glass balls that send energy away from your hand. I thought it was neat that James touched it. James' hand and Mama's hand. (above)

Clara, James and Adriana after the Electric Show. (below)

James and Clara.

Adriana playing with electricity.

The Dinosaurs another favorite.

WOW Look how big it is.

The foot print is bigger that Joseph. (Don't read the sign!!)


I really have not idea what I'm listening to but the head phones are fun.

That tire is almost bigger that you.

It is the bear again on the way out.

What is it?

Oh it is a beaver in a beaver den.

Cheesey Smile

Overly silly and tired children. Waiting for the train.

Samuel's photo of the Niall Family

You can tell it is time to go home and go to bed when this is what you get on a train ride home!!!

Time with Grandpa

We invited Grandpa to the Museum of Science with us. Unfortunately it was a rainy day and his arthritis had gotten the best of him. We parked at this house in Malden and took the train into Boston and a short visit before and after.

Adriana and Grandpa

Samuel, Grandpa, and Adriana

Grandpa and James

Adriana, James, and Grandpa

Short but fun visit with Grandpa.

The Museum of Russian Icon

Michael's mother came to have her car fixed so we (the children and I) decided to take her out. We asked her if she would be interested in going to The Museum of Russian Icon. This museum is located down the street from us in Clinton, MA. Adriana got a little bored because it was a don't touch museum but Meimere and Mama loved the Icon's. The founder whom we met while visiting, started the collection on business trip to Russia. Can you believe he only spent $20 on his first Icon. I can't wait to go back to enjoy it without Adriana. If you live in the area I higly recomend visting. You can get in free if your library has a pass and children under 16 are always free. Below are a few of the icons.

For some reason I love this Icon of St. John the Baptist. I think it portrays John the Baptist as I picture him. Not so beautiful but a rugged man.

This one of the many calander or Saints the day. You can't really tell but their are so many saints depicted.

This is one of the many Icons of Our Lady.