Rooms With a View

BETA CLUB

Last year Mitchell was inducted into the National Beta Club and this year was Vinny's turn. In order to qualify for the Beta Club, you have to have at least a 3.5 GPA. Vinny had no problem since she has a 4.4 GPA. We did not think she would make the ceremony but was able to after her lacrosse game was cancelled. 

Vinny and the Chamber Orchestra performed prior to the ceremony.

Can you see the lady in the red and the guy in the blue blazer with white shirt? That is Sophie and Luc, Lucas' parents. They were across from us.

Lucas marching in. Vinny did not march in since she was playing.

Vinny.

Beautiful profile.

Lucas.

Cutest couple!

I hope you all had a great Valentines Day! I know I did!

LAXIN WITH LUCAS

Lucas came over one day and Vinny convinced him to go out front and play a little lacrosse. Turns out, he is pretty good. Too bad he loves soccer so much.

Going after a missed ball.

Lucas recently made the Dorman JV Soccer team as a goalie. We are all very proud of him!

NEW FRIENDS

Mitchell has a new "friend". Her name is Gabby, she is a Junior in High School, extremely smart and plays lacrosse with Vinny. I finally got a photo of her last week.

Isn't she adorable? Such a sweet young lady.

VARSITY

So excited to announce that both Mitchell and Vinny made the Dorman Varsity Lacrosse teams. The boys found out with a list.

The girls found out one by one. Vinny was one of the last to know and when she came by, a bunch of the older girls were waiting for her...

They were just as excited for her as I was!

The season starts on the 22nd. I will have photos of the scrimmages soon!

PARENT PRACTICE

Every fall, the spring sports are allowed three weeks in which they can practice with equipment. On the last night of fall practice for the girls, the parents were invited to join in on the practice. One of the dad's took some photos and I just got them. Charlie and I both had a blast! Even Lucas joined in with the fun!

Me, pretending to play lacrosse.

It was very cold!

The girls cheering us on.

A few of the girls.

A great photo of this end of practice ritual! Tomorrow is both Vinny and Mitchell's first scrimage with the varsity team! Photos will be shared.

HAVE OUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO!

A few more photos from my birthday.

Vinny and Maddy.

Mitchell and Lucas.

Gabby and Lucas.

Sophie and Patrick.

I love Vinny's silly face in the background.

The cute couple.

Now, if you could scroll through the next photos very quickly, it would look like a movie. Don't forget to check out Theo's face in the background.

Oh the fun we are having with this new camera. 

Happy Tuesday!

THE BIG 50

Yes, a few weeks ago, I turned the big 50! Charlie invited Lucas and his family over and Mitchell's new friend Gabby came over as well as Maddy. 

The beautiful cake.

Gabby watching the birthday girl attempt to read a card.

That is much better. Thank goodness for reading glasses.

This is Lucas' mom Sophie and his little brother Theo.

Charlie talking with Lucas' dad Luc.

Mitchell and Gabby.

Vinny did not want her picture taken. Lucas looking surprised.

Lucas and his family gave me the new soundtrack to Les Miserables. Yes, I was very happy.

Charlie lighting the candles.

NEW MODELS

There is a very high end men's clothing store in Spartanburg called Prices'. Mitchell LOVES this store and spends a lot of time and money there. The owner, Harry Price, loves Mitchell. Recently, they did a photo shoot for their 110 year anniversary. Mitchell and Patrick were two of the models. 

The two best models, my boys of course! Have a great weekend!

W.O.N.F.

What does W.O.N.F stand for? Working out, nails and football. 

On New Years Day, Michael and Mitchell hit the Duncan home gym.

Michael.

Mitchell.

The Duncan's take their football very seriously. James is the biggest Clemson fan I have ever seen and that is saying something being that I live an hour away. He has tiny helmets lined up across from their bowl opponent.

These teams played against...

these teams.

Can you see the tiny helmets. Cracks me up!

While the big boys worked out, some boys watched football, Vinny painted her nails.

Very pretty!

Enjoy the last day of January!

MARQUETTE AND NEW YEARS EVE

After lunch at Miller Pub, Kent had us follow them around downtown Milwaukee for a little tour. Again, Patrick took hundreds of photos but I am only sharing a couple.

A frozen Lake Michigan.

A perfect flight of geese.

After our tour, we went to Marquette University. This is where Mitchell would like to go to school as well as Michael. It is also were our sweet Anna is attending. Since it was Christmas break, we just went to the spirit shop and the student union. 

Michael and Mitchell.

The Lacrosse sign in the Spirit shop.

I love that they have a clock with the time for the Vatican in the union. Then it was time to go home and get ready for New Years Eve Mass.

Miss Catherine loves having her photo taken.

Kent decided he wanted to wear a bow tie so he borrowed one of Mitchell's.

The bow tie boys.

The BEAUTIFUL couple of Kent and Megan.

That is it for the 2012 photos! Finally.