Monday, October 3, 2011
Get in Shape Girl
Claire and I go to Baby Gym on Wednesdays. Claire really got her workout in last week with the walker.
Burkey Love
This weekend, the Burkeys came to town for a visit. Unfortunately, they only really got to hang out with 2/3 of the Emala family. Poor Jason had to work ALL weekend, and we only saw him at dinner on Saturday night.
After a late night arrival on Thursday evening, we were up and at 'em early on Friday morning like only the parents of young children are forced to be. Jason headed into the office, and after a necessary Starbucks fuel-up, the rest of us drove up to Eagle Rock Reservation. Essex County just dedicated a memorial to 9-11 there, and I had heard there are great views of NYC too. We wandered around for a bit, and then hit the road for some shopping for the kiddos.
After lunch at home and naps, we took the girls to the playground to burn off some steam, and then a walk through town on our way home for some exercise for the adults.
Afternoon storytime
Sesame Street
We kept Friday low key and on Cece and Claire's respective schedules because we knew we'd be asking a lot of them on Saturday for out trip into the city.
We drove in to meet Jeff and Livy's friend, Sara, and her husband for lunch in Chelsea and some hanging out time in The High Line park and on the roof of their apartment building. In the afternoon, we braved the crowds of Times Square to check out the Toys 'R Us with the carousel inside and to say a quick 5 minute hello to Jason.
Fun times with the drum before bed
I cooked up a feast of eggs, pancakes and bacon for breakfast Sunday morning and then the Burkeys were off on their drive home. Jason once again headed into the office for the day, so Claire and I decided to go for a hike in the woods nearby to get some exercise and fresh air before we settled in for some Sunday Funday Football :)
After a late night arrival on Thursday evening, we were up and at 'em early on Friday morning like only the parents of young children are forced to be. Jason headed into the office, and after a necessary Starbucks fuel-up, the rest of us drove up to Eagle Rock Reservation. Essex County just dedicated a memorial to 9-11 there, and I had heard there are great views of NYC too. We wandered around for a bit, and then hit the road for some shopping for the kiddos.
After lunch at home and naps, we took the girls to the playground to burn off some steam, and then a walk through town on our way home for some exercise for the adults.
Afternoon storytime
Sesame Street
We kept Friday low key and on Cece and Claire's respective schedules because we knew we'd be asking a lot of them on Saturday for out trip into the city.
We drove in to meet Jeff and Livy's friend, Sara, and her husband for lunch in Chelsea and some hanging out time in The High Line park and on the roof of their apartment building. In the afternoon, we braved the crowds of Times Square to check out the Toys 'R Us with the carousel inside and to say a quick 5 minute hello to Jason.
Fun times with the drum before bed
I cooked up a feast of eggs, pancakes and bacon for breakfast Sunday morning and then the Burkeys were off on their drive home. Jason once again headed into the office for the day, so Claire and I decided to go for a hike in the woods nearby to get some exercise and fresh air before we settled in for some Sunday Funday Football :)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Fun in the Park
Claire and I try to play outside a little bit every day. She loves going to the parks around town - swinging and watching the big kids in the playground.
Now that she thinks she can walk, we do a bit of practicing while we're there too. The playground turf is very spongy and forgiving, so it's a good area to give her some independent standing while I take pictures of her cuteness.
Littlest Terp
This weekend, we took Claire to her first Maryland game. We were on the road by 7:30am to make it in time for the noon kick-off.
Somehow, we made it to College Park in 3 hours. I was not driving.
We parked, and made our way over to the Stadium Garage to have a mini tailgate with Megan and Liam.
Rubbing Testudo's nose on the way for good luck
You can't tailgate without a beer in a koozie. It's a rule.
Last time Megan and I were at a football game together, we were both VERY pregnant. Now look at these two mini-terrapins. Liam is 1 month younger than Claire.
Claire was SUCH a good girl in the game. The noise didn't seem to bother her at all. She took a nap in the Ergo during the 2nd quarter, sat on Jason's lap during halftime and ate her lunch of sweet potato and yogurt, and then cheered the Terps on during their 2nd half comeback. Go Terps!
Somehow, we made it to College Park in 3 hours. I was not driving.
We parked, and made our way over to the Stadium Garage to have a mini tailgate with Megan and Liam.
Rubbing Testudo's nose on the way for good luck
You can't tailgate without a beer in a koozie. It's a rule.
Last time Megan and I were at a football game together, we were both VERY pregnant. Now look at these two mini-terrapins. Liam is 1 month younger than Claire.
Claire was SUCH a good girl in the game. The noise didn't seem to bother her at all. She took a nap in the Ergo during the 2nd quarter, sat on Jason's lap during halftime and ate her lunch of sweet potato and yogurt, and then cheered the Terps on during their 2nd half comeback. Go Terps!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Central Park
On Tuesday, Julie and I took the kids on another city adventure - this time to Central Park. We had intended to go to the children's zoo in the park, but the line was crazy so we opted for the playground instead.
While we waited for the Eichs to arrive, we did a littlestaring people watching (like mother like daughter)
While Connor and Leyla ran all over the place and Julie chased them, Claire played crawl/pull-up all over mommy.
We met Andrew for lunch at Brother Jimmy's. Jason had too many work calls to join us - booooo. We were so busy managing kid chaos at the restaurant that none of us felt the earthquake. Julie and Andrew were not amused that the ground shakes in New York as well as in Tokyo. I was a little disappointed that I didn't feel it.
Claire could have cared less
While we waited for the Eichs to arrive, we did a little
While Connor and Leyla ran all over the place and Julie chased them, Claire played crawl/pull-up all over mommy.
We met Andrew for lunch at Brother Jimmy's. Jason had too many work calls to join us - booooo. We were so busy managing kid chaos at the restaurant that none of us felt the earthquake. Julie and Andrew were not amused that the ground shakes in New York as well as in Tokyo. I was a little disappointed that I didn't feel it.
Claire could have cared less
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Grubb
Now that Claire has embraced solids after a slight delay, she's making her preferences known when it comes to her favorite flavors.
Likes:
Pretty much all the fruit she's tried so far: apples, bananas, prunes, pears and raspberries, peaches, and blueberries
In the non-fruit category: Oatmeal, sweet potato, carrots, yogurt. She freaking LOVES carrots and ate almost the whole jar at one sitting
Dislikes:
And when I say dislike, I mean she looks at me with a mix of bewilderment and hatred as to WHY ON EARTH I would put something so nasty in her mouth
Spinach and potatoes, rice cereal, peas, puffs
The verdict is still out on zucchini. We're going to try it mixed with banana this week - apparently it's a yummy combo. Also in the line-up for new flavors - chicken with sweet potato, avocado, and broccoli.
Likes:
Pretty much all the fruit she's tried so far: apples, bananas, prunes, pears and raspberries, peaches, and blueberries
In the non-fruit category: Oatmeal, sweet potato, carrots, yogurt. She freaking LOVES carrots and ate almost the whole jar at one sitting
Dislikes:
And when I say dislike, I mean she looks at me with a mix of bewilderment and hatred as to WHY ON EARTH I would put something so nasty in her mouth
Spinach and potatoes, rice cereal, peas, puffs
The verdict is still out on zucchini. We're going to try it mixed with banana this week - apparently it's a yummy combo. Also in the line-up for new flavors - chicken with sweet potato, avocado, and broccoli.
Sissy
Courtney came to visit last weekend. We always regress in maturity a few years when we're together.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
What Mom?
Claire is no longer satisfied with us picking out toys for her. She needs access to the entire basket
Hmmm - what do we have here?
Let me get a closer look
What Mom? I'm looking for something.
Got it! The maraca!!!
Hmmm - what do we have here?
Let me get a closer look
What Mom? I'm looking for something.
Got it! The maraca!!!
Rehoboth
We spent the better part of last week - Wednesday to Monday - at the beach in Rehoboth, DE with the Eichs (Andrew, Julie, Connor and Leyla) and the Vincents (Alan, Jackie, and Natalie). Unfortunately, work got the better of Jason and he could only come down for the weekend.
Jackie's family owns a condo in the Henlopen Condominium building at the northern end of the boardwalk. It's a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a fantastic balcony with amazing ocean and boardwalk views.
Claire and I drove down Wednesday morning and arrived at the beach at around 2. Jackie and Natalie arrived shortly after.
It was just us 4 girls on Thursday as we awaited the arrival of the Eichs and Alan. Claire and I went for a run on the boardwalk in the morning while Jackie and Natalie took a stroll. We took the girls down to the beach in between naps in the morning and let them play in the sun tent while Jackie and I tried to do a little sunbathing.
Claire was happy in the tent for a whole 15 minutes before she wanted to get sand all over herself and everywhere else. We dipped our toes in the cold ocean water, and took a little stroll along the surf before we called it quits.
Then we went for a quick swim in the rooftop pool in the afternoon before getting ready for a walk down the boardwalk with the Eichs who had just arrived. The kids needed to run around after such a long car ride, and Connor was anxious for some Skee ball action in the arcades. He is OBSESSED with skee ball!
Jason was supposed to arrive Friday afternoon, but he got stuck in the Barnes and Noble at Christiana Mall making phone calls for work and sending out e-mails. Fortunately, he made it in time for dinner.
Claire conquering her dinner one evening:
The weather turned pretty icky on Saturday and Sunday, but we tried to get outside and enjoy the beach anyways.
Even when it meant getting stuck in a downpour and seeking shelter under a leaky porch that resulted in soaking wet parents and babies.
Much of the trip consisted of kid chaos - with toys strewn all over the place.
Fortunately, everyone played together nicely, and Leyla is still obsessed with Claire's hair.
Jackie's family owns a condo in the Henlopen Condominium building at the northern end of the boardwalk. It's a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a fantastic balcony with amazing ocean and boardwalk views.
Claire and I drove down Wednesday morning and arrived at the beach at around 2. Jackie and Natalie arrived shortly after.
It was just us 4 girls on Thursday as we awaited the arrival of the Eichs and Alan. Claire and I went for a run on the boardwalk in the morning while Jackie and Natalie took a stroll. We took the girls down to the beach in between naps in the morning and let them play in the sun tent while Jackie and I tried to do a little sunbathing.
Claire was happy in the tent for a whole 15 minutes before she wanted to get sand all over herself and everywhere else. We dipped our toes in the cold ocean water, and took a little stroll along the surf before we called it quits.
Jason was supposed to arrive Friday afternoon, but he got stuck in the Barnes and Noble at Christiana Mall making phone calls for work and sending out e-mails. Fortunately, he made it in time for dinner.
Claire conquering her dinner one evening:
The weather turned pretty icky on Saturday and Sunday, but we tried to get outside and enjoy the beach anyways.
Even when it meant getting stuck in a downpour and seeking shelter under a leaky porch that resulted in soaking wet parents and babies.
Much of the trip consisted of kid chaos - with toys strewn all over the place.
Fortunately, everyone played together nicely, and Leyla is still obsessed with Claire's hair.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Boatin'
My Aunt and Uncle have a boat they keep at Lake Hopatcong. We'd been trying to find a time all summer to go out with them, and we finally did. Sadly, Jason had to work at the last minute, but
Claire and I enjoyed ourselves.
All snuggled up
Claire was not a big fan of the life jacket. It also made nursing impossible, so shhhhhh - she didn't wear it most of the time.
Lovin' it
With Uncle Hal
and Cousin Devon
Claire and I enjoyed ourselves.
All snuggled up
Claire was not a big fan of the life jacket. It also made nursing impossible, so shhhhhh - she didn't wear it most of the time.
Lovin' it
With Uncle Hal
and Cousin Devon
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Out on the Town
A few weekends ago, Jason and I headed into the city for a night out to celebrate the engagement of our friends Sam and Emma. Sam is one of Jason's friends from law school.
We got Claire to bed, said goodbye to the babysitter, and took the bus in to town. Excited doesn't even begin to cover how pumped we were to be "going out".
Samara and Josh were there too, and Samara and I spent lots of time discussing baby stuff - she's due in October with a little girl.
The girls -
The happy couple -
JDate can add a notch to its belt for another successful match.
Jason and I missed our bus home, so we detoured to his office to take a car home. This is J giving his best "Very Important Lawyer at Work"
We got Claire to bed, said goodbye to the babysitter, and took the bus in to town. Excited doesn't even begin to cover how pumped we were to be "going out".
Samara and Josh were there too, and Samara and I spent lots of time discussing baby stuff - she's due in October with a little girl.
The girls -
The happy couple -
JDate can add a notch to its belt for another successful match.
Jason and I missed our bus home, so we detoured to his office to take a car home. This is J giving his best "Very Important Lawyer at Work"
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Uh Oh
Our computer has a potentially terminal illness. I feel very depressed about it - like someone I love has died. This probably means I have a slight Internet addiction problem.
Blogging from my iPhone is going to be tough.
Blogging from my iPhone is going to be tough.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Playdate with the Eichs
Tuesday, Claire and I drove up to CT to visit with the Eich ladies for the day. Connor was at camp, although we did get to see him for a little bit before we headed home.
The girls get along so well and played cheerfully together all day. Getting photos of them playing together is nearly impossible though. Leyla is walking, and she does not like to sit still.
Claire was ready for pictures
As quickly as Leyla came over
she was off again
we thought Woody might keep them both occupied in one place for more than a hot second
but we were wrong
The girls get along so well and played cheerfully together all day. Getting photos of them playing together is nearly impossible though. Leyla is walking, and she does not like to sit still.
Claire was ready for pictures
As quickly as Leyla came over
she was off again
we thought Woody might keep them both occupied in one place for more than a hot second
but we were wrong
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