O'Connor Christmas 2008

Despite 2 winter storms that sent Mike and Sandra to Maine, kept them in NH an extra day, and sent Maureen and Lee home a little early, the O'Connor Christmas was a success!! All the cousins had fun and it was great seeing everyone. Thanks Joe and Karen for hosting! More pictures here and at Elizabeth & Emily's blog.

Emily and Katie

Shopping day in Portsmouth

The running girls will not be out done by the Y girls. We also have an annual event- a shopping day in Portsmouth. Despite several phone calls due to an unexpected early school closing, arrangements were made and shoes were purchased!!

Christmas with the Y Girls

The Y girls recently got together for what is turning out to be an annual event.

Drinks at Debs, dinner at Leslie's and dessert at Carol's. What fun!

Merry Christmas!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Mike and Michelle Leonard hosted the annual Thanksgiving Day run!

Running, chatting and sharing breakfast with friends is a great way to start the holiday season!

Peter's Bear

Peter recently had his dream vacation...Bear Hunting!!  Here he is with his 150lb Bear, average size for the State of NH.  For those of you coming for Thanksgiving...better check the meat on your plate!

Happy Birthday Kathleen

She doesn't act like a 46 year old....

Fishing with Elizabeth & Emily

Over Labor Day Weekend, we took Elizabeth and Emily out for a ride in the boat. Elizabeth had a great time fishing and Emily just enjoyed sitting back and taking it all in. You can see more pictures from our boating trip at the Clover Street Chronicles.

Wedding Dress

How many people can fit into their wedding dress ten years later?? Better yet, how many people can say that their wedding dress is way too big????

Alliance Against Cancer 5K

This weekend, Athletic Alliance held its first ever road race, in support of Lee's father David and his battle with cancer. I ran with Maureen, to keep her company and to keep her on pace with her goal time. The race was a successful fundraiser and Athletic Alliance hopes to make it an annual event.

Maureen, Joyce, Kathleen and Peter
Kathleen and Maureen
Heading to the finish
Snacking with Emily

Ten Years of Wedded Bliss!!

Happy Anniversary to Us!!!

Family Pictures

Because we so rarely get together as a family, I asked my good friend Donna to come to my parents' house to take a family photograph for us.  The pictures she took came out awesome and I am so grateful to her for taking the time to help us out.  Thanks Donna!!

Aren't we a lovely crew?

Sandra and Michael

Mom and Dad with all of the grandDAUGHTERS

Joe, Karen, Katie, Meghan and Jilly

Peter, relaxing between takes.....what a ham.....

Annual Family BBQ

Last Saturday was our annual family BBQ at Mom and Dad's house. Mike and Sandra were able to make the trip out, so the whole family was together for the first time since December 2007. We had a great time and ate a ton of food!! Great job cooking, Mom and Dad, as always!! For more pictures, click here and/or check out Elizabeth and Emily's blog.

Playing on Mom and Dad's clothes line.

Kathy and Elizabeth

Kathy and Meghan

Peter and his ladies - Jillian, Elizabeth, Emily and Katie

Doing what we O'Connors do best - eating!!!

O'Connor girls

Joe and Karen rent a cottage in our beautiful lake's region every year. Peter and I were lucky enough to visit on one of the nicest days...which also happen to be Karen's birthday!

Happy Birthday Karen
Joe and Meghan Fishing

Meghan and Auntie Kathy chatting it up!

Fishing trip

Peter and John recently went deep sea fishing...you should see the one that got away!

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!

Our niece, Elizabeth, is four today! We can hardly believe it!! Have a very happy birthday Elizabeth!

A Family Tradition

Last night, we met Mom, Dad, Maureen, Lee, Elizabeth and Emily at Brown's. My family has been going to Brown's for as long as I can remember and it is always great. Last night was no exception! Plus, we got to watch Elizabeth and Emily eat their first real lobster, which they loved - Dad sure did!! For more pictures from Brown's, click here.

Auntie Kathy and Elizabeth
Maureen and Peter

Elizabeth chows on lobster and Maureen loves it!

Hands off

Peter is one happy guy!

Saturday Morning Kayaking

On Saturday, we went kayaking. It was so awesome - so peaceful and quiet (except for the clicking of the camera as Peter took picture after picture....)

Sunset in Auburn

Benny Got Skunked

Benny got skunked up in the garden tonight and poor Peter had to wash him down!

A Day at the Beach

Today we spent the day at the beach with Maureen, Lee, Elizabeth and Emily. Although the weather was nice, there was a strong wind blowing so it was chilly on the beach. Even so, we had a good time playing in the sand and in the water with Elizabeth and Emily. I'll post more pictures here when I get the chance to upload them....

Elizabeth and Peter in the water.

Kathleen and Emily play in the sand.Snuggling with Elizabeth to stay warm.