At a country festival in Metamora, Brendan was thrilled to ride a pony. He was very comfortable on it. He smiled and was clearly very proud of himself.

The pony Brendan rode on was named Charlotte.

While Brendan rides a pony, Lauren sits in her stroller and babbles to the horses. 

Here's an idea . . .when mom cleans out one of the small cabinets, I'll hop in and close the door.  

At his "By Myself" class on Monday, Brendan created this self portrait. The single strand of red yarn for his hair shows his flair for the dramatic. 

The resemblance is uncanny . . . 

Labor Day Weekend at the Cottage. Mom and Dad kick off their weekend with a romantic fish outing on the dock.

Our newest family member -- Anne and Tom's new son, Zippy Healy. He's a great little puppy and is very well behaved.  

The kids playing together on the beach. 

Lauren enjoying an evening on the deck.

The DuBays of Beverly Hills 

The Healy Family 

Brendan filling up yet another bucket of sand. 

I AM LAUREN. BRING IT ON!!! 

Lauren playing in the sand. 

Lauren relaxing on the boat. She acts like she owns it. 

Brian and Brendan playing paddle ball on the beach. 

Grandma and Catherine on the dock. 

One of many boat rides. 

The most beautiful Labor Day weekend we have ever had at the cottage. Blue skies every day . . . 

Brendan helps me in the kitchen. He calls this dish "Hot Dog Camillish" -- notably hot dogs were not an ingredient.

Lauren relaxes on her new favorite perch. She thinks she is so cool now that she can get on the couch on her own.