Archive for the “Friends & Family” Category
Grandpa and Miranda 
Aunt Kary with her nieces 
Jodi and Jason visit It takes a village…
We are incredibly lucky to live near such supportive family. Making the transition from a family of three to a family of four was certainly a group effort! When I decided it was time to go to the hospital at 4 am Tuesday morning, Grandma was kind enough to come over despite the freezing temperatures and obscene hour. Then Meema and Pop Pop took over staying with Natalie while Grandma went to work. They took Natalie shopping, as we had given Natalie the important job of picking out a coming home outfit for her baby sister. We were hoping to be released from the hospital on Wednesday, but the blizzard prevented us from coming home.
Blizzard! The view from our hospital room the day after Miranda was born, 2/10/10.
So the three grandparents took turns watching Natalie and she had a sleep-over at Grandma’s house. Thursday morning Grandma walked Natalie to meet Pop Pop halfway between our houses as the cars were blanketed with snow and the roads weren’t clear yet. Grandma tells us that Natalie insisted on walking (as opposed to being carried) saying “but I have my snow boots on!” Grandma let her try and as she sunk in up to her waist, Natalie admitted, “this snow is too big for me!” Pop Pop had the unfortunate job of clearing the 14+ inches of snow that fell so we would be able to walk in the house.
Driving home 
Meema and Pop Pop with their Granddaughters
Grandma love We are so grateful for everyone’s hard work and willingness to give their time and energy to us, as always! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Prospect Park Zoo: October 11, 2009
Better late than never! Here are pictures from a trip we took to the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn with Margaret, Sofia, Kary, and David.
Natalie and David pretend to be baby birds:
And turtles:
And pretending the hedge is a bench to sit on:
Natalie’s reaction to being licked by an alpaca:
A nice family portrait, taken by talented Kary:
David and Natalie hug good-bye:
Trip to CT, September 2009
We went to Connecticut in September to celebrate my grandmother’s 96th birthday. First, we spent the evening with Auntie Jodi, playing at a park and eating at Pepe’s Pizza. Chris has been fairly obsessed with making and eating the perfect pizza lately, and was thrilled to eat at one of the first five pizzeria’s in the US.
Natalie had her first taste of Dora novelty ice cream—it actually tasted NOTHING like ice cream!
The next day we hung out with Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Ray, then celebrated Great-Grandma’s 96th birthday!
Fun at Howell Farm, Late Summer 2009
Another better late than never set of photos and videos! Howell Living History Farm has become one of our favorite hang-outs in the summer. Chris discovered a stream behind the farm’s main attractions…it’s cool and shady and the perfect depth for even Natalie to wade in. One of her favorite things is to pick up rocks from the bottom of the stream and throw them back into the water.
Here are some pictures from when we ran into Natalie’s buddy Olivia and family at the farm and from a trip we took to Howell with Diane and Clara. Although it certainly wasn’t intentional that I fell so behind on blogging, it’s nice to look at these photos as another snow storm approaches. Summer will be here soon!
And a video! The first part of this video is significant for a couple of reasons. First, because Natalie volunteered to help extract the honey in a room full of strangers, as well as the man running the demonstration. It’s one of the first times Natalie hasn’t been too intimidated or shy to do such a brave thing. And second, because there were kids twice her size who had trouble getting the crank all the way around. The second part I edited down quite a bit. Natalie and Clara went on making rooster sounds for much, much longer. You’re welcome!