Meet my mom and dad

Meet Anna.  She's in advertising and enjoys spending time outdoors and eating sushi.  Meet Gene.  He is as big as a tiger and enjoys cooking and spending time at grandma's house.

Like mama, like daughter

Ivy and I sporting matching dress and tiara

Selfie Stick

Our first (and likely our last) selfie stick photo!

New York, New York

Not that I needed it, but just another reminder of how much I love New York.  After all these years, that skyline is still impressive.

 Tom Fruin, Kolonihavehus

Jeppe Hein

Baby Ivy is 3!

Ivy, when you were born, Violet was 2  years and 3 months.  As I held you in my arms, I thought, one day you too will be a toddler -- a big girl!  At the time, the thought seemed silly and truly unimaginable.  It's 3 years later and you've blossomed so much since those early days.  You walk and talk and have the determination that can only be compared to your mother's during a game of Candy Crush.  You're independent and strong willed and never ask your parents for anything --mostly because you go after it yourself.  Truthfully, it's terrifying and I am not surprised when I find you trying to stack two chairs together to reach your toys.  While all the signs of you being a big girl are right there in front of me, in my mind, you will always be my baby Ivy.

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Lancaster (Dutch Wonderland)

Our first trip to Lancaster was so much fun that we decided to do it again (and it didn't disappoint).

 

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Lancaster

Summer

Few things are as magical as summers at my mom's house on Long Island.  The beach, the fresh air, kids enjoying the outdoors, the rose (not pictured here), and of course the local farm stands are just some of the reasons why every weekend we spend there feels like a mini vacation.

Butterflies (that were) in my stomach

Mother's Day Love (and Pancakes)

What's better than coffee and pancakes (ˈpanˌkā ki) in bed for mother's day?

What time is it?

It's after dinner and we are about to bathe the kids. I start a little back and forth routine with Gene (singing).

Me: what time is it?
Gene: bath time!
Me: what time is it???
Gene: (louder) BATH TIME!!!
Anna: Ivy,what time is it?
Ivy: 2:47
Anna: No,bath time!
Anna: Violet, what time is it?
Violet: party time?

Clearly no one in this family is paying attention.

"Moving Up" Ceremony

My little girl is growing up and starting Kindergarten with aspirations of becoming an illustrator! Mostly, I find this impressive because I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.