Happy Independence Day!

Having a toddler around means really every day is independence day ("No Mama's turn! Sadie's turn!) but yesterday was the official one the rest of the country celebrates.  We had a BBQ on our front lawn.  This was quite exciting as we hadn't hosted one sine we lived in our very first apartment together in 2008...

Here is Dad grilling with Mark and while the rest of us relax on the grass

Sadly after a short period of hanging out outside, it started to rain, so we had to move the party into our front lobby

The rain didn't last too long though, and pretty soon we were back outside, enjoying our food and playing with our scooter...

 

Note: Mom did attend the party, but sadly no one but her took pictures.

Dad is home from his trip

Dad and Sadie got cosy on the couch with a book...

Urban Toddler

Dad is traveling this week and Matti picked Sadie up from day care yesterday.  Here is a paste of the text conversation between Matti and Mom while Matti and Sadie were on their way home.

Matti:  Dude. I got confused and told her we are going to take the green train then the red train

Mom:  HA did she correct you?

Matti:  She said "No. Red then green"

Mom:  Atta girl

Matti:  I have been told

And just because we don't have a picture to match the hilarious conversation above, here is another cute picture from Sadie's birthday party.

P.S. Thank you to Aunt Tanya and Uncle Michael for the beautiful party dress - we look forward to Sadie wearing it again for some celebrations later this summer.

Happy Father's Day!

These photos are about a month old, but we're posting them now, in honor of Father's Day for Grandpa David.  Here we are, on a family trip to Starbucks!

Sadie is Officially 2 Years Old Post!

As you all know, we recently celebrated Sadie's 2nd birthday.  She has truly become her own little person.  She likes to do things herself ("Sadie's turn!") and we've been encouraging this behavior.  Most days she puts on her pants, shoes, and coat herself (she still needs help with her shirts/dresses).  She also started carrying her own lunch to school in her very own backpack (thanks Grandma and Grandpa!).  She likes to express her preferences strongly but generally she's still a pretty happy kid.

And here, without further ado, are the growth chart photos.

For comparison here is the 21 month old growth chart photo and the growth chart photo from this time last year.

And here is a bonus photo of Sadie playing with story village figurines that Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Larry got Sadie for her birthday.

Sadie's 2nd Birthday Party!

We had Sadie's 2nd birthday party this past Sunday.  In the morning, we got everything ready:
the decorations....

  

the cupcakes....

and of course our birthday girl in a party dress (pictured here playing with some newly acquired presents)!

We headed to the park where there was lots of friends and family!

And lots and lots of people to hug...

And of course, we sang happy birthday and blew out a candle (with help from dad...)

Thank you for coming everyone!

A Visit from Grandma and Aunt Renee

As many of you know, Grandma Lora and Aunt Renee were here for a visit to celebrate Sadie's birthday.

Last Wednesday they went to day care to pick her up...

After that it was a full 4 days of non stop fun.

There were lots of trips to various parks...

 Some visitors from back home who had relocated to the area...

And some hanging out on the stoop and making phone calls!

There are lots more pictures to come from Sadie's birthday party.  For now, though, as always, we loved having you here and look forward to seeing you later this summer!

Happy Birthday Sadie

Sadie officially turned 2 today!  It's really hard to believe.

Happy birthday to our spirited, clever, fearless little girl!!

Long weekend Babymoon

This past week Mom and Dad took a last trip together before the product (err... baby) is delivered.  They went to Portsmouth, NH while Sadie stayed with Babulya and Deda.

Here are some photos of Mom and Dad enjoying a walk around the resort marina

And here are Mom and Dad walking over the bridge connecting New Hampshire to Maine.

Meanwhile,  Sadie had lots of fun too.  Babulya and Deda bought her a new tricycle for her birthday!  Here she is looking quite pleased with it and herself.

And here she is enjoying some swings and quality time with Babulya and Deda.

Sadie and Dino

Not much new here - just a quiet weekend hanging around Brookline.  Here's a cute goofy picture of Sadie playing with Dino.