Family Album 2003


A September reunion with
Brennan and Kari Connor in Seattle


Part I: Easter
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bob and Carol Miller's

David and Laura's new house--David tore out the side porch.	Mary Frances-- a new Shaughnessy, born 3/25/2003	Joe is happy to have a sister.
Carol Miller was having her annual Easter bash and gave out jobs to her "children": e.g. Therese, in from St. Louis.	Marie Thorpe, in from Indiana for Easter, got put to work.	Matt and Sandy Miller live in K.C.--they did their share.
Sandy Miller vacuumed the house and planted flowers outside.	Granddad Bob Miller was exhausted.	Even Amber and Laura Miller got to help Grandma.
Kathleen and I just enjoyed being around all the activities Carol generated.	Daniel Greene got the best job--holding Angel.	Karen Miller made pasta for us all, including Richard Greene
The Easter Egg Hunt -- open to all kids	Laura with Mary Frances	Praying at Easter Mass.
Joseph and Adam visit Chris Cakes the Pancake Guy	Attacking the pinata.	Waiting their turn.
Reaching for the candy--	David with spectator Joe.	Carol knew it wouldn't rain.
Marie and Brian Thorpe at the pancake breakfast with Joseph.	Keara Miller with Frances	Not another pinata!
In Kansas City spring was at its peak.	There's Katie!	Mary Clare in her skating costume

Part II: July 4
Because so many family would be in KC for the Fourth, I went too.
I joined David and Laura and Mike and Mal for the parties.

Tulleigh carrying the flag in the Roanoke parade	Francie feeling patriotic	The Roanoke neighborhod gathering for the contests and games
David with Joe, riding Seabiscuit	Patty Regan, passing out "mint julips"	Living in KC, cooking at a restaurant, Theo is going to culinary school this fall.
Malachy Connor sitting on a block of ice for one+ minute	Tulleigh sitting on ice for six minutes +	The Queen of the Derby awarding prizes.
Tulleigh, warming up his bottom, after the ice-sit	Kevin's still a bit afraid	Laura and Francie watching the Tour de France
Mary Clare mugging with Kathleen	Tulleigh won the gunny sack race.	I visited Siobhan and Keara Miller, who were going to the lake.
Kathleen and I, posing for Mary Clare	Caroline holding Baby John: "Oh, he's wet!"	Ryan and Shaughnessy Miller
	Joseph, showing me his briefcase	Going into 3rd grade Andrew and Brian were going to Julie's place on the lake.
See also Family Album for 2002 And, check out Maine Family 2003 and Maine 2002

Part III: Navy Pier
Navy Pier is on the agenda for every visitor to Chicago,
so when Michael stopped by with Tulleigh and Ciaran,
on the way back to Maine--Navy Pier!
Donna Keaton joined us for the day, The Little Mermaid, and the ferris wheel ride.

It was a beautiful day in Chicago	With Donna at Navy Pier	The band was playing
The Windy City II returning from a sail	Tulleigh sitting at Navy Pier	Not another picture!
Ciaran, Mike, Tulleigh, Donna, and I about to take off in the ferris wheel	Are we down yet?	Ciaran enjoyed the ride
View North from the top of the ferris wheel	Nurse Donna helped sooth Tulleigh's fears.	A very curious seagull

July and August visitors
A lot of family stop through Chicago on their way to or from somewhere.
Notre Dame is a big attraction for the boys; for the girls it's
the American Girl store where Mary Clare Connor celebrated her 5th birthday.

Keith, Julie, Daniel and Patrick on the way back from Notre Dame summer camp.	Mary Clare, Kathleen and Caroline wait for breakfast at the American Girl store.	Kevin said it cost so much he wanted to take the bus to town.
Breakfasting with their dolls: Mary Clare, Caroline, and Kathleen.	Mary Clare gives Mom Anne a massage.	Caroline asks difficult questions out of the box.
Caroline and Mary Clare make the doll more comfortable in her seat.	I recommend the eggs Benedict.	"Happy Birthday dear Mary Clare. . . "
We walked along the Chicago River to see the Parade of Tall Ships.	The girls waded in the fountain	The Tarangini on the Chicago River.

Epworth, Blarney Castle
Kevin's family were at Epworth Heights for a week in August.

Kevin and Anne with John, Joseph, Caroline, Kathleen and Mary Clare	Cousin Kevin Connor	Anne tends to Kathleen's hair
Kevin advising Little Mal on his swing	Kathleen on the deck	Caroline tries her swing
Kathleen giving John a ride on the swing	Just goofing around	On their way to golf
Joseph's swing is strong	John is enjoying himself	Mary Clare is five
See the Seattle Connors		Francie is growing fast.
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