Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Christmas 2011

We had a good Christmas although somewhat sad. We had to put Sadie to sleep 5 days before Christmas...she had a tumor on her leg and the prognosis wasn't good. Justin took her to the vet-a sad day for us all. We told Ella and Connor she went to doggie heaven.
Once in a while they notice she's not here and I've she'd plenty of tears. She was a good and crazy dog, but we loved her and we miss her a bunch.



Most of my pictures from Christmas are on my camera, but I have a few on my phone...we went to Norwalk Christmas eve and spent the night. The kids had a visit from Santa on an antique fire truck ... he even gave presents! Ella got a bunny you can color on and Connor got truck puzzles.
Santa visited Grandpa's house and left a Thomas train set for Connor and a doll stroller for Ella. Both were a big hit! We celebrated with my family on Christmas eve and Nanny and Bubba are coming from Vermont tomorrow to celebrate here.


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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas Tree 2011




We bought our tree when we were in Vermont for Thanksgiving, but then we had to go to Maple Row with Grandpa and Mom Leigh to pick out their tree. We go there every year and enjoy our visit there every time we go. Hayride to the top of the hill, hunt for the best tree, warm up by the mini bonfires, tractor ride back down and finish up with a cup of hot chocolate!
A day we look forward to every December.



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Sunday, November 20, 2011

November

Halloween Snow storm! (Oct 29th)









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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Ella's 4th birthday in Dallas

Ella's 4th birthday in Dallas...
Breakfast at the hotel...playing in fountains at the park in Addison...lunch at Blue Mesa(vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce)...playing with cousins at Uncle Malcolm's


...bowling...then ballerina cupcakes with cousins...a fun day! We love our sweet Ella!









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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Playing together







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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Ella and Connor

Ages almost 4 and almost 2...















Saturday, September 10, 2011

First Day of Preschool

Ella's second year of Montessori-she goes Monday through Thursday from 9-1. I miss her when she's at school, but she loves school her teachers and friends(especially school friend, Fiona)! It will be a great year for her!


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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Summer fun pics














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Friday, July 15, 2011

Summer

We have been having a wonderful summer. We spent a week in NH visiting at Squam with my two camp friends and their children-six kids under five in one house. Sound exhausting? It was actually great! The kids all got along really well and played nicely and gave the adults some time to visit. We went to a great little farm in Tamworth one morning where we saw pigs, cows and baby goats (more kids! )...We also hiked Rattlesnake Mountain....Connor rode on my back and Ella hiked the whole thing (2 miles roundtrip)-we all enjoyed the wonderful view at the top! We also took a boat ride on a friends' party boat. The kids each had a chance to drive which they thought was perfect!My favorite outing we had was to the Science Center which I always enjoy. Nice trails and neat animal exhibits. Justin and I took our kids into Meredith at one point and had ice cream at Town Docks.Very pretty view and the kids loved playing in the sand. All in all we had a great time.

After NH, we headed to Vermont to our cabin with friends from home. Ella, Connor and our friends' two girls had a great time roasting marshmallows and playing outside. Ella went with Dada out in the kayak and we met more friends from home at Fire an dIce ( a fave for us in Middlebury.


Since we have been home we have been making the most of summer...spending Wednesdays at Grandpa's, going to the beach, park or pool most afternoons. Tomorrow we are headed to our favorite farm to blueberry pick and picnic with Ella's friend from school.

I will try and upload pictures, but I may have to do it in a seperate post since sometimes lately the pictures won't upload! And sorry about the iphone pictures, our camera is acting up...I guess it's better than nothing!

Friday, July 8, 2011

First Haircut







At 20 months Connor got his first haircut from mom-Leigh. We spent the night at their house (after a nice day at the beach) and while he was eating his raisin bran this morning the cutting began. He sat silently and looked around. I tried not to think about that it's one more step to " big boy land" and try to hold onto my baby a little longer. He does look super cute!

And a few pictures from our day at the beach-fun time playing with cousins, swimming and playing at the playground...








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Location:Narragansett Trail,,United States

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Crazy

This was one crazy shopping trip! Needless to say, when I got home, I realized somehow I didn't get home with the bread?? It was craziness so I'm not surprised! Cute though!


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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Biking

Today we biked 16 miles with the kids in a bike trailer...it was a beautiful paved trail that went for miles. Ella and Connor were so excited to ride along. Justin pulled 65 pounds(that's with all the gear)
Our friends and their two girls came along and we had a great time.
We are still waiting for warmer weather, but the cooler weather has actually been nice for playing outside...



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Ella and her friend Allison












Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Market Fun

What happens when the 18 month-old finds a red marker...



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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wordless Wednesday







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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Spring

Seems like Spring has finally arrived...it was 80 today! We spent the afternoon at the park with a few of Ella's friends from school. Her good


friend from school played and played and ran around and now everyone is waaaay overtired!

We had a nice Easter at my Dad and Leigh's complete with an egg hunt and lots of food. Nanny and Bubba came for an overnight visit which was nice and Ella gave her "dee dees" to the Easter bunny/dee dee fairy....first night went fine with the promise of a treat, but subsequent nights haven't gone so smoothly...this will pass, right?!
Here are a few more pictures, sorry about the poor quality of some...iPhone pictures!


Coloring together!



Leaving "dee dees" for fairy



Baskets and new dress for Bitty

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Fun day at library (Connor was overdue for nap) here they are outside the library smelling the flowers...
















Dyeing Easter eggs











Drawing with chalk at Jake's house





What's that face?!





Carrying C-man





Sleepy guy after a busy day!