The Casserly Family Blog

Its been awhile........

2010-08-01T18:19:00.003-04:00

Grand Children:

Logan 3, Luke 1, Emerson just shy of 3, Madi 12, Arden 3 months, Dylan 14, Sydney 3 months

Christmas 2009

2010-02-04T21:10:00.002-05:00

Halloween 2009

2010-02-04T20:55:00.002-05:00

Finally - The backhandspring

2010-02-03T23:13:00.004-05:00

More Championships!

2010-02-03T20:42:00.006-05:00

The River Rats won the JWK Tournament in Rhode Island that was held in January 2010

Braintree A's won the Nauset Cape Tournament Fall of 2009

The boys are on a roll!

2010-02-03T20:42:00.000-05:00

What a way to start the season!

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The 2009 Warrior National Showcase came to an exciting end as some of the region's top AAA teams battled for the prestigious tournament title. This annual event – which was held on August 27-30 – featured 28 teams from four age divisions ('96, '97, '98 and '99). Here are the divisional summaries.

In one of the most exciting championship games, the Neponset Valley River Rats outlasted the Mancheser Flames by a score of 1-0 to capture the '96 division title. The eventual game-winning goal came with 47 seconds left in the first period. Andrew Whelan, off assists from Sam Topham and Billy Moore, lit the lamp to give his team a one-goal edge... one that would hold through the remaining two periods. Despite offensive pressure from the Flames, the River Rats held on for the exciting victory.The Neponset Valley River Rats scored three times in the second period to help them to a 4-1 semifinal win over the Dual State Huskies. Sam Topham, Dylan Casserly and Matt Doherty found the back of the net for the River Rats in that critical second stanza. The Huskies’ Connor Maguire put his team on the board at the 12:57 mark of the third period, but the River Rats had an answer as Andrew Whelan put an explanation point on his team’s victory by netting the game’s final goal with three minutes remaining in regulation.

Good-bye old friend

2010-01-23T14:57:00.004-05:00

This is matthew Gannon. He was an old friend of the family who passed away on January 20th leaving behind quite a legacy. He and his wife Miriam adopted 27 children and took care of over 50 foster children. He was a World War II Hero. He beat Cancer 3 times. He started his own company, could fix anything and also added on to his own home over 6 times!.....He turned 88 on Monday January 4th 2010. Thanks for the life lessons Matt - I will always remember you. Here is the link to the news story that was run. http://wbztv.com/video/?id=85605@wbz.dayport.com

The one that finally didn't get away!

2009-08-26T22:38:00.002-04:00

Whitmans Pond 8/19/09 Dylan and Joe caught a Big Mouth Bass

The Family Portrait

2009-05-26T21:59:00.000-04:00

Baby it's cold outside!

2009-03-13T18:41:00.004-04:00

It's been so cold this winter that Dylan was able to improvise one Sunday afternoon and use our pool as his personal skating rink!

Catching up

2009-03-13T18:28:00.005-04:00

Sorry it's been so long since our last post. Here is a picture of Dylan on his 13th Birthday and he and Madison on Christmas Eve. I had a birthday in there too....no pictures though

The Mom Song

2009-01-05T08:21:00.000-05:00

You gotta see this!
http://blogs.northlandchurch.net/2008/08/11/the-mom-song/

Happy Halloween 2008

2008-11-06T20:25:00.004-05:00

Fun was had by all!

New Seabury Cape Cod 2008

2008-08-20T21:19:00.003-04:00

Joe's sister Susan and her 3 children came from California and spent 2 weeks with us! So after a few days of visiting, we all (10 of us) headed over the Sagamore Bridge and spent a week at New Seabury (in Mashpee). We had a fantastic time. Did lots of sight seeing and stuff! One of the things we enjoyed was visiting the Pirate Ship Museum.

http://whydah.com/pages/our_work_pages/exhibitions2.html Click on the link to read more. Here are a few photos

Superman Came to our house!

2008-08-20T20:47:00.003-04:00

He stopped by after a day of crime fighting.......

Happy First Birthday Emerson!

2008-08-20T20:43:00.002-04:00

Here she is telling everyone how old she is now! Very Cute!

Braintree Summerball Team wins the Championship!

2008-08-19T16:54:00.002-04:00

The team played great this summer! Dylan was on a home run streak. He even hit back to back home runs in the same game and had 6 RBI's!

Madisons 10 Bday

2008-08-19T16:48:00.002-04:00

She is officially double digits! Madison turned 10 on July 31st, 2008. She celebrated her birthday with some friends for a pool party. She went with the Camp Rock Theme this year. The ice cream cake was her own creation (a lot of hard work). Happy 10th Birthday Madison.

Grandchildren

2008-06-18T15:23:00.001-04:00

Graduation 2008

2008-06-18T15:05:00.003-04:00

On Sunday, June 8th in sweltering hot, humid weather, Adam graduated from Norwood High School. He looked great in his cap and gown. It was sooo hot! On June11th and 12th, Adam and Joe took a road trip up to Plymouth, New Hampshire to tour his new school - Plymouth State College. They went to classes and listened to lectures and Adam spent the night in the dorms! It is a beautiful campus and Adam is very excited about moving up there in September. Way to go Adam!

40th Annual Walk for Hunger

2008-05-04T16:11:00.004-04:00

Today Dylan and I along with Meredith, Cody Emerson, Moshi and Logan all walked in the Walk for Hunger in Boston. In the Rain. We had a great time despite the weather! The gang made it a few miles and then headed home. Dylan and I pressed on for a few more niles. We made it to 10. The entire walk is 20! We are very proud that we made it that far! Tired, cold and wet we headed home to a hot jacuzzi and some hot soup. A great day! Thanks Uncle Rick for putting on such a well organized walk. Every detail. WELL DONE.

Evolution of Dance

2008-03-28T15:16:00.001-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

Evolution of Dance

2008-03-28T15:16:00.000-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

Madi's Back in Town as a Rock Star!

2008-03-24T19:36:00.003-04:00

Go Rats!

2008-03-24T14:15:00.002-04:00

Dylan and Coach Joe's Team the 96 Neponset Valley River Rats have won the State Championship Title for 2007! We are now off to the Nationals in New Jersey April 1-6th! This is a huge honor since there are only 12 teams earning a spot to play from accross the United States! Wish us Luck as we travel to bring home the Cheese! Go Rat's!

Sledding

2008-02-28T14:24:00.002-05:00

Family Snow Day

Madi singing Miley Cyrus See you again

2008-02-27T16:55:00.002-05:00

Dylans 12th Birthday

2008-02-06T17:54:00.001-05:00

We celebrated Dylans 12th birthday with a visit to the Texas Roadhouse. Part of the fun at this restaraunt is that when it is your birthday, they make you get on a saddle and the entire restaraunt says Happy Birthday to you, with a big Yee-Haaa!

Madison got Glasses!!

2008-01-21T12:42:00.001-05:00

Christmas 2007

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Happy Holidays from our home to yours!

Hannah Montana!

2007-12-27T20:37:00.000-05:00

Hannah Montana December 21, 2007

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We actually got tickets to see this sold out show! WOW - It was awesome. It was Hannah Montana and The Jonas Brothers at the Worcester DCU Center. We took half a day and drove out on a cloudy almost snowy day. We arrived about 4PM, checked into the hotel and headed over to the show. Outside the venue was the tour bus and karaoke tent, as well as trivia and other fun stuff! We didn't win any of the raffle prizes (meet Miley/Hannah, 4th row seats, etc) but we had a blast hanging around such an enthusiastic crowd)! The show started at 7PM and started with the Jonas Brothers entering the stage from the ceiling....rocking out with were the kids of America...After a few rocking songs - intermission then Hannah Montana arrived via a large box from the ceiling. There were fireworks and streamers with confetti, amazing lights and everything. The music was fun and the kids had a blast! Definately worth the wait (and the money).

Can you say Snow?

2007-12-16T16:31:00.001-05:00

We had our first snow storm of the season this week. The kids got out of school eary on Thursday and went sledding in the front yard for hours. They had a blast.

December 2007

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One of our family traditions is to get our Christmas Tree across the street from Blue Hills Cemetary and then see the lights at the cemetary and make a wish at the waterfall. This year we were a bit early - and the lights and music weren't on yet. We got a great tree anyway though, and will go back before the season is over to make our wishes and see the lights.

Elf Yourself!

2007-12-10T10:45:00.000-05:00

This was too fun! Check out the link and then do it yourself!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1258007986

Thanksgiving Week With The Casserly's

2007-11-29T20:50:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Wow - what a week we had. Cousins from Sunny California were here visiting so we did lots of touristy stuff with them (so much fun!). We went (the kids did) on the Duck Tour Boats, The museum of Science, All of us went to the Frog Pond in Boston Commons and went ice skating, We walked through Fanuil Hall and went to Legal Seafood for dinner a few times! We went to Edaville Railroad at night to see the lights and go on all of the rides they have (29 degrees Bbbrrrrrr). We went to The Christmas Parade in Quincy and saw Curt Schilling of Red Sox Fame and his family. Lots of Fun had by all!

Our Pumkins in all their glory

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Autumn Pumpkins-Homegrown

2007-10-13T14:53:00.000-04:00

The kids got Giant Pumpkin Seeds from Nanny and Grampy for Easter this year and decided to try and grow our own Pumpkin Patch. It took off - literally! Joe warned me that it would take over the garden and we should plant it in a large area......He was right. We ended up with 6 of our very own and we watched and waited for them to turn Orange. We were able to share our labors of love with Logan and Emerson too.

First Day of School 2007

2007-10-13T14:46:00.000-04:00

Dylan and Madison were heading off in different directions this new school year. Dylan started East Middle School (6th Grade) and Madison is in 4th Grade at The Flaherty School. They are growing up so fast. They are enjoying school so far, but they both agree that they have way to much homework, and not enough lunchtime.

Our Summer Vacation (finally some time off!)

2007-09-03T20:23:00.000-04:00

We had a very busy end of August. Dylan was in a hockey tournament in Marlboro on August 24, 25, 26th. We did well. On Sunday after the final game, we left the rink in Marlboro and headed out to Springfield to Six Flags. We spent the afternoon at Hurricane Harbor which is the water park at Six Flags. We stayed overnight at a local Clarion. The next day we spent the entire day at Six Flags Amusement ride side. The kids absolutely loved all of the rides especially the Roller Coaster type rides Mind Eraser, Batman, Cyclone, Thunderbolt and Pandemonium. Madison went on all of them with Joe and Dylan (I am very grateful to stay on the ground and take video/pictures and hold everybody's stuff). When we got home from that mini trip we worked for a few days and then Wednesday after work - we packed up the car again and this time we took Puck and we headed up to North Conway, NH. We went to Jackson Falls and the kids waded around in the crystal clear water. We went up to Cathedral Ledge at Echo Lake. We went shopping at the outlet stores. We mini golfed at Pirates Cove. All of us got a hole in one (at different holes). We took Puck swimming (he chased a man and some ducks....). We went on The Alpine Slide at Attitash. Dylan fell off of his slide on our 3rd trip down the mountain, his sled went down without him so he had to hitch a ride with me. That was too fun. We then went straight to the first aid area for a few bandaids and bacetration. He is fine. Next trip down, Joe got a good bruise on his forearm...But fun was had by all. Dylan and Joe Canoed the Saco River for a few hours on Sunday. On our way home we Drove the van up to the top of Mt. Washington. It was 79 degrees at the bottom and 44 degrees at the top (windchill was around 30 degrees) very cold with flip flops and shorts on. No guardrails on the road and very narrow. Madison and I were very nervous.....We were in the clouds as they wisked by. Gorgeous views-you could see Canada. Drove straight through to Weymouth and dropped the kids off at nanny and grampys house for a sleepover-Joe and I went home emptied the car and headed to the Cheescake Factory for our 13th wedding anniversary dinner. On Sunday, Madison had her first cheerleading game in Milton. What a whirldwind of a week. We really got alot done in a short amount of time. We had a blast - but it sure feels good to be home - School starts on Wednesday. Back to a routine. And their off.......................

Madison's 9th Birthday Party

2007-07-29T18:08:00.000-04:00

On Saturday July 28th we celebrated Madison's 9th birthday. Her actual birthday is July 31st. Eleven of her friends came over for a pool party. The weather was "Hot, Hot, Hot and humid. The theme was Hannah Montana. After the party, 4 friends spent the night. We were briefly interupted by some downpours-but they were dressed appropriately and ran around dancinng and singing in the rain then jumped in the pool. After a cookout, Smores and swimming we finally headed indoors around 10PM. A few games and lights out at 12:30....Breakfast in bathing suits poolside for more fun till late dinner time on Sunday. I am totally ready for a vacation.

JoJo Concert

2007-07-25T19:17:00.001-04:00

Cool Slideshows!

SixFlagsNewEngland 2006

2007-07-25T18:55:00.001-04:00

Cool Slideshows!

Sandwich Baseball Tournament

2007-07-23T13:20:00.000-04:00

We went to the Cape on July 6,7,8 for Dylans summerball baseball tournament. We ended up 8th out of 19 teams. I think the best part of the weekend was when alot of the team headed down to the town beach and walked out on the boardwalk. At high tide you can jump the bridge. Here are some great photos. Joe had a ball doing his famous cannonballs.

Our First Official Blog

2007-07-23T12:15:00.000-04:00

Well, I guess it is our turn to join the bandwagon and start a blog......Here is an update so far for the summer.

Joe started his new job in June at Environmental Partners in Quincy. He loves the new place and the commute is fabulous. We attended his company party on July 11 in Green Harbor. It was nice to meet everyone he is working with. What a beautiful day to be on the beach.

Adam is working this summer doing landscaping 10 hour days. He almost has his license. A few more hours of drivers ed and it's his. Madison starts her cheerleading in a week or so.....that will keep her busy. Dylan is still playing baseball. The summerball team so far is undefeated and the playoff's start soon.