Lyons 2009 Reunion - Outer Banks, NC

On our way down to the Outer Banks, NC (Kill Devil Hills, NC) for Lyons Reunion 2009. This picture taken at Cheesapeak Bay Bridge/Tunnel. Traveled down with Kelsie, Anthony and Katie.

Matthew's hospital room board

Underwood Memorial Hospital. Filled with drawings from his proud papa. Today marks 3 weeks and 2 days! He appears to be doing better. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Matthew's Hospital Stay

It's been 7+ days for Matthew's hospital stay. He has Acute Pancreatitis and the treatment is IV fluids; nothing down his throat. He has also been taking pain medication every 3 to 4 hours. Overall he is doing well and the nurses and doctors have been great.

Kathleen and I have been with him around the visitors hour's clock and then some. They don't kick you out here. Matthew has had many visitors. We are hoping that he will be released on Monday but we will have to see.

Thanks everyone for all your prayers and well wishes!

Margaret "Maggie" Grace Casazza

A baby girl was born on Wednesday, September 2. Margaret Grace Casazza was born at 12:03 PM weighing in at 6 pounds, 3 ounces, with reddish blond hair with blue eyes. She was delivered at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Maggie was named after the grandmother's of Susan and Christopher. Congratulations mom and dad!

A wet Phillies Game

It was a very very wet night at Citizen's Bank Park last night. It was also Cabrini College Night. Kathleen and I took the kids and Katie to the game. The Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4 - 2. We met Robin and Jean and introduced them to our children. The game itself had 2 rain delays and we did not get home until mid-night.

Pat West Grad Party - June 2009

Fran and Joanne had Patrick's Grad party yesterday at Incarnation Church in Mantua yesterday. It was good to catch up with all the brothers, sisters, moms, dads, aunts, uncles and friends. Patrick is heading to Cabrini next year.

Another year of bowling...The Jonas Sisters - 2009

I believe they ended up third from the bottom which is an improvement from last season's bowling. Kelsie raised her average and had a high game this year of 183 (Jan 10, 2009). Not sure if Kelsie will continue the bowling or not; we will just have to wait and see.

My niece: Haylie - Prom 2009

She's so beautiful!

Beauty and the Beast

The West Deptford High School put on this years spring concert: Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Both Kelsie and Stephanie made the cuts and had parts as "town people" and "flatware". Both roles were ensemble. They put in a lot of long hours and it was worth it. Kathleen and I saw all 4 shows this past weekend. Grand Dad and Grand Mom, Uncle Tim, Aunt Stacey and the girls, Aunt Anne and Lexie, Uncle Carl, Uncle Chris and Aunt Susan all made it to show. It was a big success. Congratulations to cast and crew for a wonderful performance.

Kelsie and Stephanie at Pops and Pasta Night for WDHS

We had a nice time at Pops and Pasta night at the middle school. Kathleen worked the entire night in the back serving food with Karen. Anthony and I sat with Mr. Fanelli and enjoyed the show. Some of the performances included: The Dance Team, Various Vocal Ensembles, Men's Quartet, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Brass and Percussion Ensembles, Jazz Lab (which I thought was the best). We enjoyed all the performances.

Pictures from the event can be found here: http://cazphotos.photo-frame.com/main.php?g2_itemId=83987

Off to Florida for a couple of days (for work)

I am off the Fort Lauderdale Florida for a couple of days for work. It comes in the mist of this seasons largest snow storm thus far. I was able to help out with the shovel duties this time. I will be back home late Wednesday night. Hopefully, most of the snow will be gone on my return, but I'm not counting on it.

Facebook Revolution

It feels like the Facebook Revolution is in full production in our household. Kathleen is loving it and reconnecting with old friends. I find myself competing with her to see who can get the most friends. She's going to pass me one of these days, there is no stopping it. In any case, it seems more and more of our friends and family are joining the network. It's really an amazing thing.