Playing in the Morning

They have finally started playing together!

No Power Pictures

When there is no power, you have plenty of time to take pictures! These are over the course of 3 days (unfortunately). Thank goodness we finally got it back. Our neighborhood was pretty beat up. Hopefully no more storms come our way!!!

Hurrican Irene

Prepared for cutting down the tree

Our poor tree

...it didn't survive the storm

When there is no power, make a HUGE fort!

Our bed during the storm (we were too scared to let anyone sleep upstairs!)

about 5 minutes before we lost power...for 2 1/2 days

Staying up late

So happy to not be in bed!

Pulling My Weight

Brody worked VERY hard doing chores (taking in the garbage, putting his clothes away, clearing the table, taking out the recycling, cleaning up toys, doing dishes) for 2 weeks so he could earn a LEGO truck he wanted!

Blanket Diving

Brody and Alison playing together in the blankets and pillows.

Summer Visits

Our crab feast

Auntie Gretch and B

Uncle Steve and Matthew

My little cutie pie-Stella

Lyla the diva

Discussing future plans

Its been an awesome summer. Now that we have a bigger house, we are lucky enough to put up more guests! First, Missy, Eric and thier daughter Lyla came to dunner. The girls definately hit it off immediately. The next weekend, Gretchen, Steve and their new son Matthew (who may be the best baby ever) and Lisa, Bobby and their daughter Stella all stayed the weekend. Lets just say there was alot of wine, beer, and bottles. We had a great time!

Major Bed Head

Alison's hair is OUT OF CONTROL! It's driving me crazy and its not even that long yet. It curls and colicks everywhere. Good thing I have experience with this sort of thing:)

Animal Land

Stuck in jail!!

Brody feeding the deer crackers (and his fingers)

So cool! They ate right out of your hands!

Camel invasion on the Safari ride

As usual, we made our way to Animal Land while on vacation. It is the best zoo for the kids because it is so small, they have tons of animals, a safari ride, and you can get really close to the animals. Ali even recognized the giant giraffes and screamed "Gigi" (that's what she calls her giraffe). Brody loved feeding all of the animals and it was so much fun spending the day with Nana.

Grandma Jake

We were all able to visit Great-Grandma Jake on our trip to NY. I hope I look this good when I am almost 91 years old!!!

Saratoga Children's Museum

On the train...tickets please!

Ali in the "baby cage" part of the museum

Lets just go home already...

Sliding down the fire pole

Fireman Brody

Mom and Dad's Day (and Night) Out

Took it myself:)
View from our seats

Deep Thoughts

Super scary Jon

While we were visiting Saratoga Springs last week, Nana was nice enough to watch the kids with Aunt Kathy while Jon and I enjoyed opening weekend at the track. As tradtion goes in the clubhouse at the Racetrack, I donned a GIANT hat. It was so much fun and I even won $15! That evening we had a great time going out to dinner in downtown. There was a block party so most of downtown was blocked off with bands. We had a blast (and maybe too much fun)!