Butler Reunion 2009

Thanks to all those who made the Butler Reunion today. Nana was happy and she came out for the whole day. She did miss seeing Jon but enjoyed her visit with everyone else, especially Jean. It was a good time and to anyone looking for something to do on July 4th we will be doing it all again so come on over and plan to relax for those celebrating the red, white & blue!!!!

What time do we tee off?

Okay your competition is ready..... he can hold his own club, drive a cart one handed and can play 18 holes without a bathroom break!!!!

Dance Recital Netto Girls

Okay, I can honestly say I have paid the price for my sins by sitting through another dance recital. However, if the Netto girls would have danced in every act I wouldn't have minded. They all did very well this year and Hannah even picked a winner while on stage!!!! Wait until this picture comes out when she becomes a teenager...... Please note the twins duo picture as one had the butterfly braclet on her left hand and the other has it on her right. As the twins dance one kicks in her left foot and the other kicks in her right foot. Strange or mirror twins???? Cindy the dance teacher acknowledged her former students like Jill who she taught and now teaches their kids.

Happy Father's Day

I found out on Father's Day I am going to be a father again!!!! Don't worry Jon it has 4 legs but it is blond!!! My wife gave me a real light blond lab puppy that will be part of our family on July 3rd. We are searching for names so if you want to offer something feel free. I am leaning on Jupiter as Jo Ann must have been out of her mind to buy this but I can't wait to see the little thing messing in the house, running through the flower beds and cooling off in the fish pond just like the other grandchildren!!!! I hope my house sitters love dogs!!!! Oh, by the way you should see the pet toys, pet bed, shampoo, dog treats and poopper scooper I got for gifts. What happened to the days where you got a tie???? Thank you all I love my gift and things that go with it. The grandkids tried out the kennel and it gave me an idea .... do you think they will give me a deal if I buy some more in bulk!!!!

4 little Saints go Walking with the Dinosaurs

Grandma Jo and Papa Jay took their 4 oldest grandchildren to Albany where they saw "Walking with Dinosaurs". I know what you are thinking .... I cloud have save some gas and have them hang onto to Nana's walker and follow her around the house but she doesn't have a concession stand. The show was really neat and like all good things for kids the Adults get more out of it than the kids. Jaymeson asked once or twice if they were real and Julian rolled his eyes when the lady if front of us told her nervous son not to worry because dinosaurs only live in Hawaii. Grandma had to spoil them with anything they wanted including popcorn, skittles, 16 oz. fruit punch, peanuts, and snow cones. So when the stood and wiggled and asked for the 4Th time to go to the restrooms I made her take them so I could watch the end of the show. Little did I know when she left it was the end of the show!!!! So I gathered the small investment of souvenirs and met her in the lobby. We enjoyed a nice lunch with Jan and headed back to Watertown where I was in bed at 8:00 p.m. You can't use flash cameras so some of the pictures weren't that great but I think you can just imagine the size and life like creatures from what I posted.

On to 1st Grade

Julia and Jaymeson held their Kindergarten Celebration last Thursday and both will be moving on to 1st grade. After a prayer, a few songs and picking up their certification they were free for the summer!!! This was the biggest Kindergarten class since the merger of the 4 City Catholic Schools but with a few military transfer and some not returning the current plan is to have only 2 grade ones unless the waiting list grows a little more so it is possible they could end up in the same class. This year they split everyone up including Clough, Doldo, Mitchell, O'Donnell, Barney, Rowland, and a few others.... Sounds like Jared's class all over again!!!

Nicholas # 1 Birthday

Nicholas celebrated his first birthday with a nice meal and fun activities at the his grandparents Netto. He had fun eating the cake his mother made and opening his gifts. He took a liking to his lacrosse stick and the balls. Uncle Mike (Tone-dog's bro) was a big hit giving tractor rides with the utility trailer. We've come a long way letting Mike take 6 toddlers at a time into the woods with no helmets, seat belts or safety equipment!!! Nick wants to know what to expect for # 2??? I am thinking pony and wagon rides at the Netto's??? Good time had by all!

Congratulations to Matt & Gina

Another one bites the dust.....and another one, well lets just say dust. Matt get used to it...dust, cleaning, washing, shopping, cooking and all the fun stuff that comes with marriage. Seriously we congratulate both of you but deep down we know Gina will win the arm wrestling contest to see who does the chores this week. We are all happy for you and keep lifting 12 oz. a day by the time you get married you might win a few matches. Gina welcome to the family. I am already thinking of a perfect gift to celebrate your engagement ..... a free Cape Air plane ride with a loop to loop to form wedding rings!!!!

June Celebrations

June 10 Jonna turns 26 and celebrates with wine or whine you be the judge.

June 12 Nicholas walks to # 1.

June 12 Joel turns 50 and says he can still kick our _ _ _ in golf.

June 13 Matt asked Gina to be his wife and she said yes!!!! Welcome!

June 15 Jean turns 45 and passes his pant size.

June 19 Jo Jo will be a 25 year old bride.

June 25 Anthony says turning 28 is great!!!

June 27 Jillian says 27 is heaven with no chance of having a family of 7.

June 30 Amy & Jay celebrate 8 great minutes of marriage, oh I mean years!!!!

Did we miss anyone or any little tidbit??? Let us know.

Priorities are golf

With the money board already in madness there is a plan to go out and discuss this issue over 18 holes of golf at Thompson Park. We will be teeing off around 1:00pm on Saturday all are welcome none are forbidding. I being one of three people on the leaderboard with earnings already this summer have no problem earning more to my total meanwhile hearing all opinions on how moneyboard should work. Throwing it out there .... I do not think you should count the money you put in only the money you walk away with. for instance if i put in 10 and jan jess and jon do the same we would play for 10 on front 10 on back and 20 total so when i win the front and total i would win 20 dollars. Any other opinions are welcomed just a thought. Mike you are the gambler how should this work and i know you in town so no excuses not to golf saturday. Get on the wagon or get off i am in jon is on and the rest are up to all you but remember getting a tee time is easier then showing up so let us know soon girls.