New York! Part 1

The funny thing about this summer is that my first few days at home dragged on and on and on.  I was getting into my stay at home groove and Ryan was off flying through Europe.  Yet, now the days are full and I have a gazillion activities I would like to do with the girls.  Our Summer 2012 Bucket List has not been completed.  Must. Get. On. That.  Pronto.

Hence the not blogging.  Plus this time I really did quit the cleaning lady (sniff, sniff) so I have been cleaning a room or two during my "free" time (nap time), so my time is limited.  Especially since the Hubs is on the other side of the world and has been for eight days.  I guess when it comes to priorities, blogging doesn't always make the cut.

Now it is time to play catch up. But  I'm going to let Ella do that so I can catch up on some TV.

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Hi Family and Friends,

Summer has been such a blast.  We have been on the go, go, go.  We have been enjoying our town's parks, going to the pool, attending swim lessons, visiting the library, playing with friends, and hanging out at home.

Also, we went on vacation to New York to see Grammy and Grampy and attend Uncle Jonathan's and Aunt Joanna's wedding.  It was a really fun week and we even managed to cram in a trip to Sesame Place.  I want to go back there tomorrow.  I keep asking mommy to take my back but she says something about it being far away.

Anyways, Abby took her first ever flight on August 2 to New York.  She was a really good girl and got to sit with Grandma on the plane.  That was really helpful because I then had mommy and daddy all to myself.  Abby also sat with a grumpy man, but that it another story.  In fact, Abby was so good even though she might have had a double ear infection.  That little sister of mine is pretty amazing.

Please excuse this photo of Abby's  milestone event.  It was the only one my mother captured because she was sitting several rows back.  Don't worry, my mother has major guilt about not capturing the moment, but hopefully Grandma can rescue her from this mothering failure. 

We were so lucky to have the help of Grandma and Pa on the plane and around the airport.  My family packed like we were leaving for years.  We had FOUR carry-ons (Daddy's bag filled with work stuff, a bag for food, a bag for entertainment, and a bag for diaper changing), three suitcases, two car seats, and an umbrella stroller.  If you know anything about the JFK airport, you know that it is not the most user friendly airport.  This was evident in the fact that my mother would not let me touch anything or walk more than .2 cm away from her.  And we had to take a train to the rental car dealership.  We were a spectacle even with help.

By the way, my mother said that her method of packing for the plane with 3 carry-ons, each with a different purpose was A-W-E-S-O-M-E.

After a good night's sleep (and a Klondike bar from Grampy), we went to Rye Playland.  It was so, so, so much fun.  A little hot, but fun.  The rides were made pint sized so mommy and daddy could not go on with me.  I was such hot stuff, but poor Abby was stuck in her stroller.  Next time, sister.

Hot Stuff

Captain Ella 

Well, time is up and I have to go to bed.  More to come on our awesome NY adventure. 

XO, 

Ella (and Abby too!) 

Weekend Fun

Lately our weekends have been busy, busy, busy.  Mom says that I have been really great for her social calendar, and I have to agree.  I have been invited to FIVE parties in the span of four weekends!  Rumor has it that it is not a party unless I am there;  ain't that the truth!

Meanwhile, momma is transitioning into her "Stay at Home" role.  Because of this I know she is feeling the need to figure everything out~ dinner, cleaning, daily schedules and such.  You can see the Kitchen Helper she ordered for me in the picture below.  Here I am making Ants on A Log.  I must say, I am quite the cook.  I love eating my own culinary creations.  

Sister is getting really big and we are becoming pretty darn tight.  Mom took this picture as she was eating baked beans.  She liked them, but then had enough and began throwing them on the floor.  It was so funny, so I joined in too.  Mom did not think it was so funny.  She has no sense of humor.  Geez!

This is a picture from one of my shin digs.  It was quite a party and the weather was perfect.  You can see my body guards in the background.  Daddy hired them to "watch" me, as he was worried.  Apparently, I proudly swaggered towards three boys and said, "Hiiiii booooys."  Daddy was NOT amused.

This weekend we also celebrated Father's Day.  All the important men in my life were there except for Grampy.  However, I will celebrate him in August.  Daddy and Pa took us to the zoo.  It was such a fun, fun, fun day!

Unfortunately, Mommy did not bring her camera to Eleanor's house.  Gosh, if she just had an Iphone that wouldn't be a problem!  I will keep working on her!

XOXO, 

Ella 

Better Late Than Never

Sorry, readers. I know you were jazzed about reading my blog entry last night and I am sure I disappointed more than a handful of you with my absent post. I was having way too much fun to stop and concentrate for 10 minutes! I am sure you can understand.

SOOOO, I am guest blogging for mommy tonight even though it is Monday.

This weekend was a blast. I begrudingly helped mommy pick out a gate that will soon block my access to my beloved stairs. Then we went to Borders. Without much effort I convinced her to buy me a new book. Lucky for me, she buys me books ALL the time! I guess that is what happens when you have a mother who is also a reading teacher. We scoured all the books and finally decided on WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT. And because she wants to teach me the value of a dollar, we used a 30% off coupon. Man, I am learning new things everyday!

Now if I could just get my daddy to sing like this guy!
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154,439,222 Kisses to last for the week,
Ella