Play (Ball) Date

This morning I went to the salon for my second haircut so I could look good for a special afternoon baseball playdate with Ari. You were the designated sitter!


You were very brave to sit in the fire truck seat and let mommy distract you from the big scissors with a book about going to the doctor (hey, it's all relative). I glove my haircut.


Once styled, I ruined my hair by taking a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, which was a very big (and windy) orange boat. Hey, Daria, turn around, you're missing Lady Liberty.


Thanks, sis - wow, she is beautiful!


Hair we are! When we got to the game, it was great to see Scooter "the holy" Cow. He was a lot bigger than I expected. He made your boyfriend look kinda short.


I was so excited to get to share a seat with Ari. He looks really excited to have your arm around him. No offense, but I think he might be more interested in the game...


Speaking of interest in the game, and the home team, you may notice that daddy has a (Staten Island) Yankees hat on his head. Mommy and I helped him pick it out.


Running the bases was a definite highlight - especially crossing home plate!


So much for my fantastic hairdo!

Things We Rode (and Did) in Rhode Island

This week we drove to Rhode Island. Fortunately I didn't have to pedal the whole way.


While there, we had so much fun. We swang...


...and swang.


We swam...


...and swam...


...and sunbathed.


We took up fishing...


...and tennis (watch out Wimbledon!).


Though I have my suspicions that I was only asked to play so I could be asked to sweep the court. What makes you say that?


We had a blast with Uncle Josh and soon-to-be-Aunt Rachel (congratulations!!!) who came down from Boston for the day and night.


Mommy and daddy went with them to an 80s party, which required costumes and hair (fortunately mommy was willing to do mine just like hers - wicked radical!)


If you think daddy's retro Ray-Bans are funny, check out my new tie-dye goggles!


BoPa took our fourth annual Family Tree photo...


...and we spent a little time in a tree (literally)...


...seems perfectly spacious in here to me.


Speaking of trees, we visited the Green Animals Topiary Garden with BoPa.


I always talk about hugging trees, and this one seemed especially bearable.


Among the adorable trees, we also found this fantastic rocking horse. Just our size!


Let me give you a ride, little sis!

We're in a New Roc State of Mind

Beckett made a trip north for a family wedding, and met Linnea and us in New Rochelle for dogs (and burgers), followed by an intense match of glow-in-the-dark mini golf.


As if visitors from Atlanta weren't up to par (ha, ha!), Niffer came all the way from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (well, actually from the UK by way of New Hampshire) to see us. We had a wonderful evening of sushi...


...and a great morning at the garden.


More fun visitors, please!

Sea and Be Seen

Liam and Jack's mommy and daddy were kind enough to invite us on one of the hottest days in July to the Jersey Shore. Once I learned that we weren't actually auditioning for MTV, I figured we should take a look at what was around.


In preparation for our dip in the ocean, I showed Daya how to catch a bubble...


...while I just laid back and relaxed. This "shore" is the life, eh, Jack?


Like any good reality TV show, we ended the day with an all out dance party.


What a fun day. Thanks Liam's parents!

Easy As One, Tooth, Three

Liana, I am so proud of how brave you were today at your first dental check-up. You let them count your teeth, brush your teeth, and "paint vitamins" on them - all without a single tear or scream. In exchange for your fortitude, we both got toothbrushes and toys (and they didn't even ask to see my seven chompers). Seems like a good deal to me.

My Country Sis of Thee...

To celebrate America's birthday, we headed to Mahopac to be with Mema and Grandpa. It had been a few years since Mema had been to the playground, but she got the swing of it pretty quickly.


Since she got the chance to do kid stuff, when we got home, I watered the flowers like a grown up...


...and then took the whole family for a boat ride.


I was delighted to have you as my first mate. Yes, but not as glad as daddy is that you haven't chosen any other mates yet. Ok, now let's not go overboard.


It was fun to have breakfast with Mikaela and her mommy and daddy. A highlight was building cream and syrup towers.


But that couldn't compare with our visit to Animal Kingdom where we fed turtles and fish...


...and watched others feed turtles and fish.


We saw lots and lots of bunnies and hamsters and ferrets and birds and reptiles. It's definitely worth a visit if you're ever on I-84 near Brewster, NY.


On the fourth we headed to the dock for the sunset and fireworks. Glad I got a good seat.


Hey, Daria, let's pose for a photo before the sky goes black...


Ok, smile!! Happy Birthday USA!

We're Gonna Party Like It's Your Birthday

June has been a great month of celebrations. First, I was heels-over-head at Leo's awesome train party.


Good thing your friends are such swingers!


Here's looking at me, kid.


Then I flipped for Lilly's treasure hunt party!


You and Daya had to hustle to keep on pace for all of the fun.


We also had two family parties: Daisy's princess party called for some dress-up...


..and Charlotte's 10th birthday was a hug-fest.


Happy Birthday, everyone (including Uncle Andy who doesn't believe in birthday parties). Thanks for letting us celebrate you!