Cloudy Days Sweeping the Sun Away

We headed to Sesame Place for their Halloween themed entertainment. As it was on our last visit earlier in the summer it was rainy and cloudy again. We came prepared and bundled up so the kids didn't mind it at all. Leah was a great sport and was excited about seeing everyone all decked out for Halloween.

Telly Monster

Cookie Monster

Oscar the Grouch & the kids in their Maid of the Mist ponchos

Zoe

The Kids watching and enjoying one of the Halloween themed shows

Big Bird & Elmo

Waiting for the evening parade

Silly

Best Big Sis

I know I've written this a dozen and some times but Leah really is the best big sister. Louis had an accident in the house and bumped his head pretty hard. Matt took him over to the local after-hours pediatric care center to have it looked at and Leah went along for moral support. Louis said she helped him feel better about it and less frightened. So proud of my little girl.

Leah & Baby G

Dinosaurs---Oh my

We went to the American Museum of Natural History today.  It never gets old. No matter how many times we visit. As the kids grow older they find new things they like and learn more. We bought a family membership so we're sure to visit a lot this year, even more than we already do.

It's A Boy!

Today we welcomed the newest member of our family, Gabriel Leo, into the world.
You can read about his birth over at his blog.

Not long after he was born at home Leah was picked up at camp and brought home to meet her new baby brother. As we did with Louis, outside of myself, Matt and the medical staff (this case my midwife & birth assistant) Leah was the first one to hold the baby.

Proud Big Sister


Family photo


Loving on their brother together.

Two Peas in a Pod

Leah has started camp and Louis cannot wait for her to get home. The minute the bus pulls up, he is off and running. What is so wonderful and heartwarming for me is the big smile Leah has for him as she walks in the door. She is never annoyed with him. She is ready to give him a big hug and play with him. Her love for her brother is unconditional.

LI Children's Museum

Today we headed out to the Long Island Children's Museum in the midst of Spring Recess. We took the bus over to the DMV first so that I could get some things done there. Afterward we grabbed a cab over to the museum. I love that the kids travel so well on public transit.

The museum has plenty for the kids to do. Louis had a great time following Leah around from exhibit to exhibit. Leah is true awesome big sister fashion was totally cool with it. She also had some time to herself on the big climbing area.

More fun at the farm

We needed to get out of the house for a bit today and once again White Post Farms was the perfect fit for us. We enjoyed their Easter themed activities.

Easter Egg Hunt



The Goods



Feeding the animals


Meeting the Easter Bunny


Painting a huge ostrich egg.



Riding the train with Louis. You are supposed to be an adult to do this with a little one but Leah said she could do it without me. Great big sister.

Holding on tight to Louis.



The farm has a nice cafe in its gourmet market. Smoothies and fresh baked goods.

Dance Break

Leah and Louis usually share at least one dance break/party during the day. Due to Louis being sick most of the week and then Leah being sick they hadn't danced together for a while. Leah decided to make up for it. After her own dance class she spent some time with Louis dancing away. Louis is too cute, he follows everything she does. He's also wearing one of her shirts.

The Lone Princess

Leah was hoping for a girl (again) but we found today we're expecting another little boy. I understand why she has a desire for a little sister. It is a special relationship but she rocks as a big sister and Louis absolutely adores her. So I know she'll do the same with our next child.

We're all excited. Looking forward to meeting the little guy.

Snow Day

Leah had a snow day today and spent it playing the snow. Appropriate. We got another really good dose of snowfall so Louis went out to play with her. He loves the snow just as much as she does.

Christmas Eve 2010

As per our usual Christmas Eve tradition the kids opened up their (expected) gift, new set of pajamas to wear to bed and wake up in on Christmas morning. The past few years we've hosted Christmas Eve dinner at our house but with all the business with Louis's first birthday party it would've been too overwhelming for me.






Gifts wrapped and ready to go.