Shawn's turning 40 - Time to PARTY!!

Everyone came to help us celebrate... There were the Ross' - Tom & Beth; and the BAD BOYS from High School: Kaya and Mark; the godmother Cecelia and the auntie Tricia; and all the younger generation - Mattie, Lindsey, Trevor, Brendan, and Jake. The world was happy for one night, in our little corner of the earth. Happy Birthday, Shawn!!

December - the time of Birthdays!

Yes, there were a lot of birthdays in December for the Kelley-Davis Family! Not only did my eldest son, Shawn Davis, turn 40 on Dec. 12th (right after his cousin Chris Anderson turned Nov.22) but his brother, Rick, turned 38. And Carol, Shawn's mother-in-law has a milestone birthday the day before (or is it after) Christmas, Shawn's cousin Paul Morris had a birthday on Christmas day! Shawn's godmother, Cecelia Kelley turned 21 on the Winter Solstice (Dec. 21). And finally, Shawn's neice, Mattie, had a birthday on the same day as Shawn - Dec. 12th. But she'll have a long way to go to catch up to Uncle Shawn. If you add up all those years....let's see 40+40+....that's about 220 years (Whew! The math is challenging.)

December Fun in the Snow for Cousins

Here's the next generation - enjoying the winter wonderland at Cameron's Inn on the Green, E. Bridgewater. Oh, What a night it was!

December...the birthday blast!

November

Where did November go? We had such fun with Birthdays and Thanksgiving. So busy having fun, that we forgot to upload the story to share. Here's a few pictures of family fun. Anna had a big birthday this month!

California Girls

The Cake Cutting Ceremony

Rick and Alyssa

cut the cake with humor and light-hearted fun. One of marriage's first duties - sharing the food! Shall we cut the cake, my dear?

The groom's men: Dennis, Andy, Steve, Tom. 

The Vows of Love Everlasting

Alyssa and Rick

exchanged vows with one another and promised to cherish each other all the days of their lives. The bride's maid of honor - Kara - looks on with tears of joy in her eyes. The groom's best man and brother - Shawn - held his breath as the solemn vows of fidelity were said. The ceremony was perfect in every way....with so much happiness that even the crankiest person in the world would have felt joy.

My Son is Married

June 18, 2005 was the big day for Rick and his beautiful bride, Alyssa. The joy that was theirs on that day was immeasurable, and radiated throughout the day to all who were there to join in their special day. Presenting....Mr. and Mrs. Rick and Alyssa Davis. Joining them in this photo is their flower girl and neice, Lindsey Davis.

Holy Ghost Church in Whitman, Massachusetts

This is the church where Alyssa Margro walked down the aisle with her brother Ben, to the waiting arms of the man she would marry - Rick Davis. Rick stood by with his best man and brother, Shawn, as they watched her walk down the aisle to the beautiful music of Pachebel (Canto in D.). The family and friends gathered in this church on that day all witnessed the couple honoring their parents and one another by their solemn exchange of vows to live in love for ever after.

April Showers Bring Alyssa Flowers - and Presents for the Bride-to-be!

What fun when everyone gathered together at Jimbo's restaraunt in Braintree to surprise Alyssa with a wedding shower. Her friend Kara took her out for brunch, but failed to mention that about 50 of her closest female friends and family would be there to shower her with presents and good wishes. The bridesmaids pulled it off without a hitch, and everyone had a wonderful time.

A very surprised and shaky Alyssa arrives at her shower at Jimbo's in Braintree.  

Alyssa opening presents - the princess of quite a lot! 

Alyssa's mom, Dawnelle, and friend, are very happy for the bride-to-be. 

The happy bride, Alyssa, and her bridesmaids - Nicole, Kara, Kate, Elaine, Michelle, and flower girl - Lindsey. 

Tracey, Maureen, and Carol shower the bride with good wishes. 

Kelley Girls wish Alyssa the most happily-ever-after. 

Bernie and Colleen at Alyssa's Shower. 

In Loving Memory of Marianne Bartley

In Loving Memory of Marianne Bartley 

Her beauty will live in our hearts and in our memories. Until we meet again.

Matt Bartley 

The Legacy of Marianne Lives On

The Legacy of Marianne lives on in her children: Jordan, Rachel, Seth, and Chris Bartley.  
It wasn't that long ago that Matt and Marianne were married. And soon, they were blessed with 4 wonderful children to love and cherish. Though her life on this earth was all too brief, her love will live on in her children.

April Showers and Flowers

The showers of April brought a little snow mixed with rain. We all hope that summer will hurry up and arrive, bringing warmer weather. There are tricolor daffodils in my garden - they are the first sign of spring for me. Of course, the robins are hopping on the grass - but there is so little of it that they don't stay long. The flowers, they stay until June-July with little care in the world. They just make us happy. Thank God for the flowers of April.

Easter Time is Time for Family and Friends

It was a delightful day on Shady Lane today, as family and friends gathered for an Easter Brunch. The sun came out shining brightly and the skies were a crisp, clear blue. The tide was rolling in and the the water, though chilly, was a happy sight for all. After appetizers and brunch, we made our way to the game room for our own version of Yankee Swap. There was a lot of screaming and gnashing of teeth as everyone tried to pry Lindsay's prized purple hamper away from her(she refused to forfeit it until she saw that barrel of monkeys!). And then...the HULA HOOP CONTEST! What fun that was. I wonder why the men declined to play...maybe they had too much birthday cake? There were two yummy cakes this year, because we had an extra reason for celebration. Steve turned the magic age of 18 on the 25th and Tom will be 14 on the 30th! Everyone was a good sport and had lots of fun today. And now, as the sun sets on the bunnies and the flowers, the world is so glad that SPRING has finally arrived.

EASTER = Time for the bunnies and flowers to come out and play! 

But wait, who do you think won the Hula Hoop contest? Yep, it was Princess Lindsay herself that showed us all how to swing that hoop. She won the prize - A Foot Book!