So, Leeny has returned safe from China and is making up for lost time with her niece & nephews. Cassidy has been very excited to spend some time with her, saying her name over and over again. It seems as though she is always excited to see her extended family and not just because she repeats their names in her screechy voice. BIBI, RAH-RAH, BIBI, MA, DADOO, NEENY...etc etc. The translation is this, BRADY, BOBBY, BRADY, MEG, BRENDAN, LEENY usually every 3rd name or so is Brady. Cassidy has really started to show more expression in her day today activities. The "oohs" and "uh-ohs" and big gasps are becoming more and more commonplace in her speech. I don't think we are quite ready for potty training yet, but Cassidy has had a few successes on her junior potty. More or less we always try before we get in the tubby and periodically other than that. She has learned how to dump her little pee cup into the big potty and is proficient at flushing. Thanks to a new book from Uncle Jimmy with a flushing sound and her new Dora's Potty book that has a flush button as well.
Last weekend we participated in our 5th Relay for Life. It is a 24 hr team walk-a-thon to benefit the American Cancer Society. The team must have 1 person on the track at all times for the 24hrs and the rest of the team members man the campsite (where there are on site fundraisers) and eat (each member brings some type of food). They have different themed laps and activities for the kids. I raised $600 for the team and the team total is up over $6500, thanks to a $2500 match from one team members place of employment. We really had a great year and I believe the Worcester Relay brought in upwards of $200,000. Aside from the rainy Saturday (the event ended early due to thunder\lightning) it really was a great time.
We are in the process of having new ceilings hung in the living & kitchen areas so things are a little upside down right now. Promise to post some more pictures as soon as things are back in order...maybe Sunday.