Category Archives: Fun

by Barbara

Fun Weekend With Great Friends

Saturday our good friends came over with their Lil D. It was so great seeing them and catching up. D has grown so much, he is such a sweet little boy.

Dagny and I had a conversation about a little boy coming to visit with her, because as a parent of a two year-old I just never know how she is going to react. Well, to my pleasant surprise she said “I am going to hug and kiss D…” At this point I almost melted. I thought that was such a sweet thing for her to say. I mean come on… how cute is that?!

When they arrived and we gave them a tour of the new house we made a detour to Dagny’s room. Where D enjoyed exploring. Once again my kid made me proud. Because we all know how kids can get very possessive of their toys in addition with being a toddler and an only child. So, when D showed interest in Dagny’s toys Craig and I held our breath and were ready to parent. All this build-up for nothing, because she totally shared with D. Yay daycare!

We ended up in the backyard where Craig grilled and we caught up. Later in the afternoon Dan decided to take the kids for a ride.

Sunday, we headed to the backyard to play in the pool, but first we played with the sprinklers. Because, you know the pool is not enough to meet our needs of getting wet.

I don’t see us leaving the house much this summer. Maybe by next year the novelty of the pool will wear off. Doubt it thou.

Barbara

by Barbara

Fourth Of July Weekend

Craig had both Monday and Tuesday off, which translated to lots of fun. Our weekend started on Thursday night when Craig’s brother, Tim, arrived from Texas for a nice long visit.

Friday: Because Tim got in so late, Dagny didn’t have a chance to see her uncle until we went to her daycare’s tie-dye ice cream social. Where we saw lots of colorful shirts and tons of little kids following Tim around like the Pied Piper. Very cute.

Saturday and Sunday: It was all about the pool and BBQ. Sunday, Dagny stayed up way past her bedtime to watch our local fireworks. I was very proud of Lil’ D, she handled herself so well at the park.

She loves corn!

Taking a break from the pool and playing in her house.

Uncle Tim did this a lot.

Then it was Daddy’s turn with Lily along for the ride.

This is pretty much how we felt at the end of the day.

Here is little boo after we got back from the firework show.

Monday: Was our wedding anniversary. How did we celebrate? We took our little girl and Tim to Strong Museum of Play. Then… it was into the pool of course.

Talking with Elmo.

So fitting… such a little performer.

Uncle Tim proving that real man do play with Barbies for the sake of their niece.

The Incredible Tim.

Oh… and on Wednesday after picking Dagny up from daycare we got rear-ended at a red light. Scary stuff when your car is not even moving and even scarier is having your child in the car with you.

Barbara

by Barbara

Graduation Weekend

Friday we drove down to Long Island for a long weekend of family fun and celebration. We actually got in pretty early, early enough for Dagny, Craig, and Emerson to get into the pool pretty much right away.

Sure looks like she is swimming here. All I am saying.

Saturday was Erika’s graduation pool party. She invited a bunch of her friends and family. It was so nice seeing my cousins from PA and some old friends. This was the first time for them to meet Dagny. I am not surprised that everyone loved her, especially when she put on her little charm.

My cousin(s) and my eldest goddaughter.

Emerson did this a lot.

Sunday was the big day. It was Erika’s graduation and my sister-in-laws birthday. Seriously, I am still in disbelief that Erika has graduated high school. I was in high school when she was born. I refuse to believe that all this time has passed. It’s scary to think that Dagny’s graduation will come as fast as Erika’s. Ugh.

My two girls before we left for the ceremony.

Here is my girl with her two grandmas.

Erika with her parents.

My girl and I.

Later in the afternoon more pool.

I love this boy.

We also celebrated Emerson graduating from Middle School earlier in the week. He is turning into such a handsome young man. He is 6’2″ and only going to be 14 on the 13th.

Now, we wait for Tim. Then after his visit Erika and Emerson are coming. I love it.

Barbara

by Barbara

Father’s Day 2010

When I asked Craig earlier in the week what he would like to do for Father’s Day, he said “All I want to do is go in the pool with Dagny.” I must admit I thought that was the sweetest thing he could of asked for. I was so happy the weather decided to corporate and Craig was able to get his wish.

When the time came, Craig went out first to make sure the water was not too cold for Dagny. When he gave his two thumbs up, I asked Dagny if she would like to go in the pool. OMG! She jumped up with the biggest smile on her face, practically yelling “Yes!” I changed her into her bathing suit, caked on her sunblock, and put on her what looks like a life vest. Then when she was Mommy proof, she was ready for the pool.

Earlier in the day Dagny gave Craig a Father’s Day card. Since she is still a little too young to write, Dagny and I picked out a recordable card on which she left a special message.

Barbara

by Barbara

Strawberry Picking

Dagny loves strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and anything that has berry in it’s name. I thought it would be nice to take her out and have her pick her own strawberries. I do believe we are going back real soon.

Barbara