Scoutmaster of the Year 2008

Congratulations to Andrew for awarded Scoutmaster of the Year, 2008 for the Dan Beard Council, Hopewell District Boyscouts recently at a Banquet at the Great Wolf Lodge....Keep up the good work with the youth of Troop 500. Pictured here with his Troop at the recent awards banquet.

New Izzy Photos for Linda

Here are some new photos of Izzy - now 7 months old

She is still so playful and fun!

Our Hearth Room - Finally finished!

Yes, the beautiful Hearth (three season) room is done. My husband Andrew has done a wonderful job desiging and building this one. We are already enjoying the cozy fireplace as we watch the snowfalls. Can't wait to enjoy each season this coming year. Stop by anytime and take a look in person, or enjoy a drink as you rest and relax out there for awhile.

Laith here visiting from Jordan!

We are hosting a Peace Student through the Holy Land Christian Ecemenical Foundation from Al Karak, Jordan. Laith El-Halaseh was been with us for two weeks and will stay until November 4th. Drew is enjoying having Laith here and having him attend St. Susanna School where he is in the 8th grade and has Arabic studies in the morning and English studies in the afternoon. He is also enjoying Izzy our puppy, as he has Honey, a dog similar back at home along with his parents and older brother. He also enjoys hip hop music, computers, golf and the Wii. We are glad to have him here, for one of his big wishes was to visit the United States.

Drew's 12th Brithday Gift!

Just had to share this photo of happy Drew with his new puppy, Izzy. This was the first day that he got herm and you can tell how happy he was.

"Izzy" Our New Puppy

Our newest member of the family. Drew's Havanese Puppy "Izzy" is 14 weeks old. Andrew and I's gift to Drew for his 12th brithday. She is a great adddition and is doing well adjusting to her new home. Enjoy the photo!

Drew's first posting - What's in a name?

Well, the first posting has to go toward explaining the blog name and my thanks to Thinh who rules (he chartered the waters first to set up a blog and get us to too).

I tried to get maria, drew and my name in the blog but after a few attempts, this name was available and catchey. So we'll be sure to get a picture of Maria in first so that she doesn't feel left out of the blog name.

Now on to the fun.....