backed up still!

sorry for the delay in posts... i have a ton to design and get up here on the blog! my computer crashed and recently got a new one... so manually digging for photos and getting my programs back up and working with Vista is a project in itself! keep it here.. tons to post.. golf events... road races.. and much much more!!!!!! thank you to all who follow my family!!!!! \\Michele

look who's got 4 EYES !!

...not too much of a surprise here>>>> !! yep Carson got glasses!!! I hope daddy can see how adorable his little guy is with specs now!

7.8.1968 Happy Birthday Dave!

our Daddy July 8th 1968

mimi Pat and the kids!

...its been two birthday celebrations since our dad has passed away! Dave is 41 today...time has a way of healing the dayto day heartache at times.. but its when the holidays and celebrations roll around for the 2nd time you stop and have to catch your breath and ask ,"is this really going by us once again?"...and you have to remind yourself to breathe breathe breathe all over again!!!... this year we found ourselves at the beach ...but this time in Milford where Daves Aunt has a house on the beach. We are here mostly because Dave loved it and always took that day off from work and as a family we would head down to the shore for an afternoon seeing who can win the darkest tan contest! surely He would beat us completely and Madison would always be second! Me and the boys take longer to bronze then those two! Well Dave didn't go un noticed today thats for sure... there was quite the commotion at the beach ...he was out in full force giving us a sign he was there too.... most of you know if you read the blogg what reminds us of daddy is EMR TRUCKS...the ones that transported Dave to the hospital that day...seems like we see them just at the right time and BAMM! one pulled up in front of us... and even more ironic is the number 8 which is our dads birthday was on the truck! I had to snap a photo for proof... and if you unscramble the numbers in the license plate it came out to 4/23 which that was the day daddy passed away. So that was our day of signs that our dad was still around and hanging with us!!! No way would he miss a beautiful beach day and we grateful for the good weather finally!!!! Happy 41st Birthday Daddy! we Love you and miss you! !XOXOXOXOXOXO

6.18.2009 ...Kindergarten GRAD!!

I'm on my way!!

2009 Flanders Graduates!

allie... carson .... morgan

Morgan and Carson! ... we did it!!!!

Carson and his best buddy Devon!

Miss Pitino!

Carson graduates from Kindergarten! .... what a wonderful class Carson was in this year and we just loved our teacher Miss Pitino! ... she will be missed as Carson goes onto first grade.... and we are excited that our neighbor Morgan will be in his class next year!!! We missed our Dad again at this event...WE LOVE YOU DADDY!!! xoxox

6.21.09 Happy Uncles Day and FATHERS DAY!!!

Thats our uncle Billy!! (MY BROTHER) or Uncle Belly!...also known aka: MANNY! (the male version of a NANNY!) My brother Billy has become a fixture here at our home helping out with the kids ... running them to birthday parties... Tball and any other event Billy is assigned too! The kids look forward to him being around and always ask is Uncle Billy sleeping over tonight! I know Dave would be proud of how much time and effort Billy has put into the lives of my children.. The kids as well as myself is comforting to know Billy is always there to help out in any way... and even calls to remind me that Mondays are garbage night!!!! Billy is a good guy... and we are happy and thankful we have him around!!! THANKS BILLY!!! XOXOXOXO

Today was yet another mile stone for Carson... he lost his first tooth on Father's Day!

...giving up her crown 5.30.09

2008 Little Miss Southington

...farewell speech by Madison...

Good evening everyone!… Tonight I will be giving up my title and passing it on to one of these amazing girls.

Over this past year I participated in several events such as Crowns for the Cure, Afternoon Tea, and my appearance in the Apple Harvest Parade. My Poppies boxter was really cool to ride in and I had a lot of fun.

I would like to thank my mom for always being there for me… Whether it was to give me a fabulous “up do” or sewing me my dance costume… or pinning my dresses… She has always been by my side and it helps knowing I can count on her! I would also like to thank my Mimi Pat that is in the audience! She is the best at coming to watch me at my functions and always there giving me high fives and bear hugs.

To Shannon, Lyndey and Sidney my pageant girls… you are all so wonderful to hang out with and all of you are so nice…thanks for being you!

I would like to say congratulations to all the contestants this year… to each and everyone of you who were brave enough to get on stage and have done your very best… you are all winners!!… finding your self confidence… making new friends, and having fun is what matters most.

In closing, I would like to say thank you to my Dad up in heaven for guiding me in a positive direction over this difficult and trying year. He’s is always with me in spirit and I just wanted to say I LOVE YOU!

I am Madison Yurgaitis your reining Little Miss Southington 2008

Madison and Little Miss Princess Grace...

congrats to the Young Miss Southington 2009 Tiana!

...way to go Tiana!!!!

Madison crowns the new Little Miss Southington 2009

all about Morgan! ... THANKS for being a great model!

MORGAN

We only had an hour and look at what I got! thanks Morgan.. you are a doll!!