Slumbering Party

For the first time since Ellie's graced us with her presence, Dave and I had a night away together.  Celebrating 9 years of wedded bliss...NYC style.  Plenty of delicious edibles, drinks, and even more strolling through the street fairs and THE park.  We obviously missed the little nugget and were thankful for updates and photos from her stay with Bubby Bonnie, Uncle Mel, Emily, and of course Hannah and Elizabeth Taylor (the pups) ;)

Why yes, I'd love some champagne!  Let me tell you, I devoured those chocolates too. 

Rooftop exhibition by Pakistani artist Imran

Quereshi...not my cup of tea.....

Rooftop at The Met

Ok, 1 selfie...that's it!

A little Ice Bar action

How could I resist?!

Summer Lovelies

It's been a while since I've posted anything, so I guess I have a bit to catch up on.

1.  Summer is here!  Woo hoo!  I know everyone is excited for the warm weather, BBQs (or cookouts as they say out here), swimming, beach days, and late nights of sitting out back.  We had a mild entrance into summer but over the last couple of weeks the heat and humidity have definitely picked up.  It's a good thing Ellie is a good sport about putting on sunscreen.

Point Pleasant Beach

Makenna's 2nd birthday party

2.  Ellie is growing like a weed and is weighing in at 26.5 lbs.  We switched her to a bigger diaper and she is now in 24 months or 2T clothes.  Tomorrow she will be 21 months, only 3 more months until her 2nd birthday!!  She is currently obsessed with watching Elmo videos (so that may be her theme this year) but doesn't care to watch t.v., which is fine with me.  She's still a great eater but shies away from meats and anything too saucy at home.  Her favorites are lima beans, cucumber, grapefruit, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, and eggs.  She has 8 teeth with 4 more coming in VERY SLOWLY at the same time, which is her usual routine with teeth unfortunately.  Ellie is really putting her words together now and talking very well.  I love her little voice so much that I wish I could bottle it up and keep it forever.  I am letting her lead with potty training not wanting to push her too much just yet.  We occasionally pee in the "Big Girl Potty" but she doesn't go near it to poop.  She is still sleeping great in her crib so I'm hesistant to take her out of it just yet.  Any suggestions from those mommas who have done this???

Monkeying around on the big bed

3.  School and work are keeping this momma busy.  I'm almost done with the first year of my graduate program and have been working a lot this summer too.  Dave has many trips for work already scheduled so I'll be doing my best to stay sane with home life, work life, and school life.  ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN THE SHORT TERM!  I keep telling myself that.

4.  We've had some great visits already from Dave's Aunt and Uncle, my girlfriends from back home, and a cousin coming to visit, followed by some Cape friends in a few weeks.  It helps break up the everyday routine when there's something to look forward to, that's for sure.

Please Touch Museum- Philly

Ann and Avery

Sisters and their sweet babies

Playing in the Alice in Wonderland exhibit

Stealing someone else's cookies are ya?

Caught me....picking :)

Been friends for 20 years!

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and getting out as much as possible before it's fall.  Enjoy!!

BEWARE: CUTENESS OVERLOAD - Memorial Day Weekend 2013

Memorial Weekend 2013 - Friends, Family, and of course Food.

Welcome to the beginning of cookout season.  I have a love/hate relationship with this for the obvious reasons!!!

This year we went back up to Ellie's birthplace for a going away party for a dear friend, Big George.  He is transferring to the great state of Texas (whooo!  did you like that Dave??).  He made this amazing cradle boat you see in these photos for our Ellie Reese.  What a guy!

Ellie and her BFF got a lot of quality time together, which was so freaking cute!  I love them.  If Ellie had a twin, I'd definitely want it to be Bella.  They are just so much fun together.  They nap, bathe, eat and play together...perfect!

So, here's your warning.  Super, uber cute kiddos coming up!  If you don't like babies, you will.  If you have been thinking about kids, here's to baby fever.  If you already love kids, you're welcome!  =)

This is how we do our makeup

Hugs while driving, perfectly acceptable

Playtime at Cape Cod Children's Museum

Dave and Dave =)  at George's going away party

Helping her momma with the bags.

My Ellie Reese at Uncle Matt's and Aunt Jess's place

Memorial Day Cookout with the Fosters - Fresh Lobsters from Cape Cod

Junior Trooper Ellie Edelson 

Trooper Dave and Coastie Dave 

Here, follow me.

Honestly....no words for the cuteness captured here.

"I really like your dress."  "I love your tutu"

Dress up time!

Sneak Peek of our family pictures by the fabulous Ashleigh-Faye Photography

Big George!  We will miss you.

Happy Mom's Day (2013)

I love this day.  I love it for many reasons.

I love it because I get to celebrate my mother; a strong, resilient woman who will always be there for me.

I love it because after years of trying and fertility treatments we have been blessed with the perfect, little, beautiful, girl.

I love it because my husband has to make me eggs... and he hates eggs.

I love it because I will now get to start accumulating adorable handmade gifts from my sweet girl.

I love it because it's a day to remember all those moms who are no longer with us, yet their love and spirits live on in their loved ones and in memory.

I love it because first time moms really understand the unconditional love and devotion that only moms can provide their children.  Happened to me last year.

I love that card makers even make Happy Mother's Day cards from the dogs :)

I love this day because I love being a mom!!!

Happy Mother's Day.

Been waiting for this forever....

Love this!

My sweet girl

A little Mother's Day indulgence

Sweet keepsake