Mother's Day 2011

I love being a mother. Growing up I was never sure it was something I would want to do as an adult for a very long list of reasons. I count my blessings every day that I have been lucky enough to be the mother of two amazing kids. Leah is everything a mother could ask for in a child, in a daughter.

We spent the afternoon at Belmont Lake State Park.



The kids made themselves at home in the dirt.


This stroller really is a work horse...6 years later and Leah can still sit in it :)

Playground fun




We grabbed dinner at the Spare Rib in Hicksville. Very short wait and the food was good. A great Mother's Day. Leah's face says it all :D

Coney Island & Some Fish

Today we headed out to Coney Island. We visited the New York Aquarium followed by some time on the Coney Island Boardwalk.







Leah makes friends wherever she goes.


Swinging car on the Deno's Wonder Wheel




Stopped by Nathans

Easter Brunch in NYC

Today we went to Manhattan to have Easter Brunch with Grandpa George & Grandma Ruth. We went to a restaurant called Opia.

Leah posed for some photos before heading out.


Attempted to get a photo of Leah and Louis. This was as close as we got.


We got a great seating at the restaurant right out on the balcony.


The restaurant had a room set up for kids to play in with a face painter, Easter Egg hunt and other goodies.



Waiting to have her face painted.


Not your ordinary run of the mill face painter.



Leah loved it!



Zombie eh?

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.

Passover 2011

We went to Nana's today for Passover dinner. The kids had a great time (as always) with the family. Great food, great company.



Leah showed off her ever growing reading skills.

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.

Tooth #5

Leah lost her first front tooth. It has been loose for over two months. Hanging on by a thread or two the whole time we were in New Orleans. She came upstairs last night with it basically all the way out so I pushed down on it and it popped out.