A Busy Birthday

Jan. 7th is Josh's birthday, but before the festivities began, we had to play! At the Transit Museum in Grand Central Station, they had a special train exhibit.  Sophie and her friends really wanted to see the "choo-choos" before the exhibit ended.  Sophie and Narinn loved to watch the trains go around and around!

Sophie enjoyed the Polar Express train the most....there it goes!  And, yes, Sophie was lucky enough to pick out a wooden train to take home.  Anyone surprised?

Sophie and I started our day nice and early by getting breakfast so we could eat together before Josh headed off to work. As soon as he was gone, the cake baking began. Sophie's measuring expertise really came in handy! Here is a balloon that we bought to help make the apartment more festive.

First we baked, then iced, then patted on the coconut, and finally placed ALL of those candles.  35 to be exact (1 for good luck!) Imagine how long that took!

What would a birthday be without a "classic" shot.  Happy Birthday Honey!!

Before we could dig in, and Sophie kept asking for chocolate cake, Josh had to blow out the candles and make a wish.  Hope it comes true!!

Sophie Sings

Sorry that I couldn't figure out how to turn the video, but it's so cute, it won't matter!  Turn up your volume and enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXQKCPx_aBU

Measuring Up

Today was a very busy and social day for me and Sophie. We started with a fun My-Gym class.  Sophie decided that her yellow and blue measuring cups would tag along today for every activity.  Here is Sophie, Emily and blue measuring cup catching air on the trampoline.

At playgroup today, Teddy, showed Sophie his really cool garage that he received for christmas.  Sophie really loved playing with all of the cars and of course, her boy Teddy. Her measuring cups waited patiently in the stroller.

Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Every year before they take down the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center, we like to take a subway ride down to look at the "yights". Sophie was fascinated by the tree, and even more so by Minnie Mouse.

Minnie was randomly hanging out on the corner waving at the kids.  Sophie was super-excited, so we stopped for a picture.  Unfortunately, a police officer approached afterwards, and made Minnie do the perp-walk.  Back to Disney she did go--with her tips!!

Heading Home-Saturday Jan. 2, 2010

Before heading home, Daddy took us on a brief tour of Boston, and Sophie really wanted to ride the choo-choo.  Here they are riding the T to the public gardens.

Don't the gardens look beautiful covered in snow? Our first classic family shot of 2010.

We tried to visit with many of our friends and family while we were in town. We enjoyed our dinner with the Whelan family on friday night and were thrilled that Cousin Elisabeth was able to join us for brunch!

On the walk back from Brunch, Sophie discovered the moving stairs, commonly known as an escalator.  She rode up and down the escalator twice, and laughed the whole time.  Oh, the little things....

It was long drive through the snow back to NY.  So, why not stop to visit with more cousins to remove the ants from our pants. Sophie LOVES her Zevvy and Nono.

At last, we are home and well rested. What a great trip!

  Someone needs to do the laundry from the weekend.  Thanks Sophie!

Winter Classic Fun- Friday, Jan. 1, 2010

While Sophie napped at the hotel, Josh and I went to the Winter Classic Hockey Game.  It was amazing.  Through a friend, we had Box seats sitting with the NHL Commissioner. Doesn't the green monster look bizarre with hockey stats?

I have been to Fenway twice so far.  Once to see a Yankee vs. Red Sox game, and once to watch ice hockey.  At least they paid proper tribute to the baseball stadium and of course, the pitchers mound!

Home team, Boston Bruins, win!  My home-team streak contines! 

The Scoreboard.

New Years Eve Day- Here we come Boston-Thursday, Dec.31 2009

We spent the New Year this year in Boston.  Josh and I attended the Winter Classic Hockey Game at Fenway Park.  We could see Fenway out of our hotel window and Sophie was excited that Mommy and Daddy were going to be by the lights.  Can you see them?

After we were all settled we took a walk around Boston and stumbled upon a parade down Boylston Street.  It was a lot of fun.  All of the local Creative Arts groups were represented.  Here is a woman's unicycle group.

It was cold, so we were snuggling to keep warm!

What would New Years be without one last classic family shot of 2009? Smile everyone!

Sophie's new favorite thing to do is....Cheers.  How appropriate! Wishing everyone a happy, and healthy 2010!

After Sophie went to sleep, Josh and I rang in the New Year together.  My favorite company!