2010

Happy New Year to you and yours! So excited to see what 2010 holds for us.

Hmmm. . .

Pumpkins

So back where I left off about our pumpkin day. Henry spent most of the morning screaming and being defiant. He is either my sweet silly boy or my screaming (loudly) wild boy. He requires patience, patience and more patience. Last night at the dinner table he was making all of these silly noises and faces, so I looked at my husband and said "is this normal?" He just laughed and said "I remember doing that." Again, is it normal? Did I mention that he magically appeared in the kitchen after I had put him in his CRIB for a nap yesterday? I was really hoping to keep him there for a bit longer. Of course back to the crazy morning, after he woke up from his nap, it was "yes, mommy" and "ok mommy." My sweet boy was back. Claire had a great time cooking with Duncan and playing with Fiona. We also had the opportunity to go to a little pumpkin patch and have lunch with friends. We are blessed with such wonderful friends and family.

Duncan was cooking with Claire.

The look on his face exemplifies his attitude of the morning.

Sweet little Fiona

Very excited about pulling off the stickers.

The concentration

Henry and Claire

Having lunch with friends at the pumpkin patch.

Henry (on the escape), Claire and Owen

Thanks Pop-Pop!

We just returned from the most wonderful lunch at Cobalt Grill. Henry and I picked Claire up from school and met my dad and Chris. Can I just say that the sesame seared tuna over pad thai noodles was simply amazing! I wish I had taken more photos, but did not even think about it until we were leaving. This is when Henry and Claire decided to demonstrate their musical ability. I will also say that this was such a breath of fresh air after the morning we had yesterday with my sweet little boy. Stay tuned as there will be more to come on that crazy day.

Thanks Pop-Pop, we love you!

Fall Happenings

How can you not just love fall?! By far my favorite time of the year, especially being at home with the kids. We have been having such a great time. Fall festivals, many parades and fun times with friends and family celebrating birthdays and other special occasions. Not to mention pumpkin cakes, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin bread and of course, pumpkin ale. I just wish this season would linger a bit longer.

Henry and Chris at one of the many Neptune parades.

PDS Fall Festival

This is as good as it gets in regard to photos

Roasting marshmallows

mmm, mmm

Summer Pics

We had such a great time this summer with family and friends. Here are just a few pictures.

The Jungle Gym with our friends Evan and Lauren

She's got "the look" already

Drip castles

My silly, silly boy

Spending time with Granddaddy

First Day of Pre-K

Today was Claire's first day of preschool and she was "very exciting." Needless to say, she was exhausted when I picked her up from school. We are looking forward to another great year.