It's Hammer Time!

Garrett received this music table from Nana, Grandpa and Aunt Ellen. From the day one of playing with the table, he has done this strange dance where he balances on one foot and kicks with the other. It is the cutest and funniest thing I have ever seen. You also get a glimpse of him walking towards me.

This was too cute not to share.

A Quick Update

What a delinquent I have been but the days have been very hectic and chaotic because of work. So I thought I would throw some random things into a very quick blog.

Since I last posted, we celebrated Garrett's birthday.

Our first family portrait - thank you grandma.
We had Nana come to visit for Columbus Day weekend - thank you for all your help.
We raked and bagged leaves since the fall came to our yard in full force.




Garrett is walking better than ever and now says bye bye and knock knock. Connor is still the best big brother ever and is as inquisitive as ever.

Saturday Antics

Right now you are probably thinking - 'Seriously..enough posts already' but I am simply not done. Keep in mind that all the previous posts happened on Friday which is why the boys didn't go to bed until 11pm.

So the weekend before the arrival to Boston, Uncle Eric was asked if there was one thing you wanted to see what would it be. His reply was simple..."Fenway Park." Brian heard this and immediately arranged for us to have a Fenway tour.

Notice the "ALDS" logo - the crew was busy preparing the field for the championship series.

A moment captured during our tour.
A stroll through Boston.
After a really fun dinner (which explains the ketchup on Connors chin), we watched a street performer play everything from a bucket to the kitchen sink. Connor even ran up with a dollar...we were busy dancing.


Garrett wasn't too thrilled with the loud noise but I just thought he looked so cute in his winter hat.

It was a fun and jam packed weekend. I think everyone slept well for a few nights. Hopefully, everyone enjoyed themselves and will come back to visit really soon.

Its My Party...

After getting home from the farm, it was pizza party time. As many of you know, Garrett's birthday is October 9th so we thought we would have a little pre-celebration. In keeping with tradition, we made cupcakes for the big birthday.

Happy Birthday to You...Happy Birthday to You - Look at Connor blowing out the candles.
What is this?
Daddy why don't you try it first.
This isn't so bad.
My hands are dirty.
I am going to wipe them on Uncle Scott.
This is good after all and Uncle Scott makes a great napkin.
This is fun...I love cupcakes.
Presents too?
It's Graham.
Immediately after opening his present and giving Graham a hug, he headed right upstairs to put Graham with his other stuffed animals in his crib.
Thank you Aunt Daph...sealed with a kiss.
Another present Aunt Laura...this is great.

Looking through their loot.

No Rest for the Weary

Friday morning the second contingent, Papa, Aunt Daph and Uncle Eric, arrived at our door step just as the boys were finishing breakfast. They obviously were up bright and early to make the drive but as usual we didn't take it easy on them. We decided we were going apple and pumpkin picking. I learned at work that there is actually a farm less than 10 minutes away from the house which has everything - every type of fruit grown throughout the year, animal farm, bee conservatory and most importantly pumpkins. So off our contingent went...by the way, it is tough getting this many people out the door at one time but somehow it happened.

We took a train into the orchards which should give you an idea the size of the farm. Ready to go pick some apples and go exploring.
Every pathway was covered by a trellis in which grapes were growing...Connor was intent on picking the grapes and Papa was happy to oblige.
" Uncle Scott, Uncle Eric...you forgot a bag."

Look! I picked this apple.

Everyone enjoying the farm.
Look at me.
I think Uncle Scott found a big one.
Connor and Papa searching the field for the perfect pumpkin.

Loading up the car.
This one is a little too heavy.

Fun times...to be continued.

Did the World Come to an End?

The weekend of October 3rd an amazing thing happened - I actually was able to get Papa, Grandma, Uncle Scott, Aunt Laura, Aunt Daph and Uncle Eric to Massachusetts at the same time. Yes, you read it correctly, Aunt Daph and Uncle Eric came to visit.

Let's start by going back to Thursday October 2nd when Scott and Laura arrived. It had been 10 months since we saw them which in my book is way too long. They came straight to my office so I was able to go to lunch with them and actually be able to concentrate at the table. The boys and Grandma had arrived at the mall so we hurried along to meet up with them. The question we were all wondering was how the boys would take to Scott and Laura especially since they hadn't seen them in soooo long. Well, it took about 2 minutes and Connor and Garrett had them wrapped around their little fingers.

Aunt Laura walked Garrett all around the mall and as you can see he was having a blast. The rest of Thursday was spent playing and I am pretty sure the boys gave Uncle Scott and Aunt Laura a good work out.
Since I don't want to make this the longest post ever, I am going to break out the weekend by day.

A-OKAY!

Connor had his follow-up appointment with the doctor today and we were told that the tumor was benign. So, all is well and we are back to being care free!!!!!!

Another Milestone

It's been a while...

Since the beginning of October, Garrett has finally let go and begun to walk. His confidence is soaring and his sense of adventure is growing.



These pictures just make me want to kiss him.