Getting the boys back together

Every few weeks we try to get a play date together with Miles, Andy, Tyler and the newest addition Liam.  Obviously they are still too young to really play together so it's more of a chance for the mommies to spend some time together while the boys run around like maniacs (or maybe that's just Tyler).  We had a nice morning meet up -here our boys played with toys and chowed on muffins (cupcakes according to Andy) bagels and yummy watermelon.  Nice way to start off the weekend spending time together and tiring our boys out in hopes of a nice long afternoon nap!

Andy being a good boy just relaxing watching some Mickey

Trouble trouble......putting together an escape plan

Just had to include this one.....shows Tyler in true Tyler fashion taunting Mommy by almost touching Miles head after she told him not to poke at Miles anymore.  Luckily Miles is such a chill kid!  BTW check out Starr in the background joining in on the playtime fun! 

The little things

Mike and I make an effort to continue to do things that we would have done pre-Tyler (i.e. - ladies night, football Sunday, golf outings, manicure/pedicures)  It gives us an opportunity to relax a little bit and remember what it was like to be obligation free for a short period of time.  Although we both enjoy that time away we can never really seem to disconnect from it all - constantly requesting pictures and sending texts to see how our boy is doing.

Last night I went to dinner with some of my girl friends for a much needed ladies night.  All the ladies have children (one with two and one with a second on the way) and most of our conversation was around our little ones or life with our little ones.  It's just how it is these days.  During dinner I got my updates on how T-man was doing and got responses of "crazy as ever" and received this video to support it saying "he's done this about 29 times now".  I watched it about 4 times at dinner with the ladies and then again a few more times later that night.  He always keeps me laughing!

A trip away for Mama and Dada

Mama and Dada took an early anniversary trip last weekend to our beloved Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid.  It was an incredible weekend away - giving us some time to sit down (and not have to get up 5 seconds later to chase our little terror) and  relax.  We had an amazing time and lucked out with beautiful weather - which allowed us to enjoy Lake Placid to the fullest!  

The view from our room.....the picture even relaxes me!

This great weekend could not have been possible without Aunt Chris and Uncle Larry.  They were kind enough to take our little man for the weekend....and seemed to enjoy every second of it.  Tyler also got some time in with Grandma and Papa before they headed back home.  They all claim he was a very good little boy - while we know he is adorable and is quite the character - we also know he is a 1+ year old that is not always a "very good little boy".  So we can't say enough how much we appreciate them taking him for the weekend. 

Tyler having fun at the park!

       
 

While we enjoyed our relaxing time away we sure did miss our baby boy and couldn't wait to get home to see him.  As soon as we got back we rushed into the house expecting Tyler to come running at us with big smiles - unfortunately the reality was a glance up our way a slight smile and him resuming play time with Aunt Chris!  Just warms your heart doesn't it :)

Happy Birthday Sophia!

We had Sophia's 2nd birthday party a few weekends ago (where has the time gone!) This time last year Tyler was only a few months old and didn't participate in the 1st birthday party festivities all that much (actually sleeping through most of it)  This year he was ready to go, getting himself involved in all the fun and making sure to test drive all Sophia's new toys (throwing a little nap in there too just to take the edge off)!  As always a great day watching our little boy do his thing!

The birthday girl enjoying a pre-party basketball game!

Tyler and Sophia on the move

Tyler enjoying cousin Sophia's birthday present......he loved watching his cousin jump and trying to get a little air himself.

Exhausted from all that jumpin!

Come on PopPop time to go play in my house.

CAPE MAY 2011

Picture compliments of Leenie Rickert

Our annual trip to Cape May was a few weeks ago. What a difference from last year; Tyler was 6 weeks old, Mike was only with us for 2 days of our trip, and Mommy was still trying to figure out how to do this Mom thing (I'm actually still trying to figure that out)!   

2010                                     2011

This year was a wonderful....not necessarily the relaxing vacations of the past, but so much fun watching our little guy run all over the beach. Tyler had a great time exploring all the new things and wore himself out daily - which meant great naps and great night sleeps (every parents dream come true!)  We had a wonderful week and love that our little boy enjoys Cape May as much as we do.

Tyler and Sophia doing their thing on the beach

Fun family trip to the zoo-much like Tyler's 1st birthday he didn't have too much interest in the animals at the zoo but he did find the "tttttrrreeee" very interesting

Lots of giggles with Grammy & PopPop

Wedding weekend

A few weekends ago we headed up to Lake George for Uncle Chris & Aunt Kendy's wedding. We had a great time enjoying the family time, the weather and the beautiful scenario there.

Our entire little family was involved in the wedding which meant lots of craziness leading up to the big event. Mainly it meant mommy trying to keep her little man under control and happy without ripping or staining one of our outfits! Unfortunately mom wasn't that great at keeping the camera out during the weekend (probably because I was too busy chasing after the little trouble maker!) but here are a few I took and I stole from others.

                                       The beautiful bride and groom....Congrats!!!

Our little stud.....

Kathryn did great during picture time....Tyler on the other hand wanted to do nothing but pick up rocks and walk down the hill

In an effort to prevent Tyler from having a meltdown during the ceremony....I wanted to make sure his belly was full.  This was an adventure since I stupidly brought blueberry puree and was wearing a yellow dress!  Luckily we made it out without any damage.

4th of July!

We spent our 4th of July weekend upstate again this year.  We made the trip up to visit everyone and to attend Aunt Leenie and Uncle Brian's 4th of July BBQ.  It was a great weekend and Tyler got to catch up with the family....and do lots of playing, eating and snuggling. 

Tyler's first experience with the sandbox...only a few handfuls of sand ended up in his mouth

And here he is Mr. Perfect...either smiling or sleeping

Tyler hanging with GG having a snack

Aunt Kristina getting a little QT with T-man