I have been so extremely busy I know I know I haven't been posting very much. I thought when I became an empty Nester that things would  slow down, but I think my life just got busier. The kids are doing great Troy just finished his last dental interview at Tufts. Now we wait and hear from all the schools, we should hear from them sometime the beginning of December. Alexis has been very busy at school with papers,  projects and cooking classes.  She was home a couple weeks ago due to some health issues but she's feeling much better now. I have started to get ready for the holidays which just adds to the chaos. How we love this time of the year Christmas is a very special time in our family. Today is my dad's third anniversary of his passing, my mom is having a celebration this Sunday at mass, followed by a luncheon. My brother Michael and his wife Jackie are flying in tomorrow for Thanksgiving and the luncheon for my dad.  Unfortunately  the kids cannot attend Troy having a busy weekend ahead and then coming home on Tuesday. Alexis is also extremely busy trying to get everything done before she comes home on Tuesday for Thanksgiving. We can't wait to see these two, hard to believe that Troy will become 22 this Wednesday. We will be celebrating his birthday Friday with the family before he has to head back on Saturday.  I will post some random pics that have been taken over the months enjoy !