Lucky!

Two days ago...the day started unlike most others, mommy was up before both little ones at 6:45 to shower and daddy was still not home from work yet. Daddy finally got home at 7am from being up all night long and we then had an hour to get everyone ready for a plane ride that I was sure would not happen because of the “snow hurricane” that was looming. So we were on our way to the airport at 8:20 for our 10:25 flight and got about 10 blocks when I realized I had forgotten my wallet with my license, so we had to turn around. But unbeknownst to us until we had to pay at the end of the ride, there was an extra charge of $10 for making an extra stop, great!

Checking in was quite painless actually, we opted for curbside check-in because of the long ticket line inside. We got through security with no issues after practically stripping down four people! We arrived at the gate and it still stated that our flight was scheduled to leave on time, yet the minutes just kept passing by. We finally boarded the plane about 10:45ish and there we just sat and sat and sat. We patiently waited for our turn to be de-iced. It was almost 1pm when we were finally ready to take off and up into the white, snowy skies we flew. I have to admit, it was a little scary flying into these harsh conditions, but if the FAA says it is ok, I trust them!

We were originally scheduled on a 12:25 flight and the day before we rebooked onto the 10:45 flight in the event that the forecasted weather might affect our travels, luckily we did…when we reached our cruising altitude, the captain came on overhead and told us that we were lucky to take off and most flights were being cancelled for the rest of the day. And boy how lucky I did feel, when up in that plane a memory was created that I will never forget…Addie in my arms, Blake’s head on my lap and daddy looking squished but peaceful in the tiny coach seat, my whole family was sound asleep and all I could do was look at each one of them and thank God for being the luckiest mommy ever!

We're Leaving on a Jet Plane

All our bags are packed (almost) and we're ready to go, but here comes more snow!!! Things may not go as planned, we may become very familiar with LaGuardia Airport...

Tomorrow little Miss Addie will be 12 weeks old and is supposed to be going on her first plane ride. We are headed to Florida to visit Monie, PopPop, Auntie, Grammie and Grampie. Then we fly up to North Carolina next week to visit friends and Daddy has an interview. Blake is now a big boy and will get his own seat on the flight...he keeps talking about how he is going to buckle it all by himself! Now...packing for four people...hmmm, mommy has her work cut out for her, especially since we have no warm weather clothes for either child at this age and mommy can hardly fit into any of her own clothes yet, guess that means only one thing...shopping!

For those of you who have been asking for more pictures of the littlest angel, we promise to take lots while we are out of town.

The other day someone told me that Addie looks like me, I just melted because no one has ever said that. I don't see it, but it still feels good to hear! Just had to share.

Pink Explosion

Daryl says that with the arrival of Adelyn, our house has had a pink explosion of clothes. So I came across a blue dress today. She still looks just as adorable, even when not dressed in pink!


On a separate note, Blake has learned to climb in and out of his crib - oh joy! The first time he climbed in, he turned around and said, "ta da"! Luckily he has not climbed out during sleep times though. He may be in a bed sooner than we had hoped...crazy little monkey!

Happy Valentine's Day!

One day late...but we are still sending our love to all of our friends and family.
So now Daryl has two women in his life to shower with love.
Our wonderful children spoiled us by both falling asleep by 8:30 last night, we think maybe they planned it!

Mommy admiring our baby girl with the gorgeous bouquet of flowers that Daddy bought for us yesterday.

Thanks Grandma

Thank you to Grandma for knitting me this beautiful sweater. I love it!

Snow Day in NYC

We got about a foot of beautiful white snow yesterday. We went out to play in it, along with Blake's girlfriend, Gabi. These were all at a neighborhood playground in a basketball court. Addie was sound asleep through it all in the stroller nearby.

Dont be worried, the pink boots were just borrowed, they are not ours! Daddy questioned this as soon as we showed him the pictures.

ABC's Extended Version

I know that I already posted a video very similar to this, but in this one you get to hear the entire ABC's several times, plus watch Blake fall and jump around on the bed. Poor little Addie is just along for the ride.

As I am posting this, Blake sees it and runs into our room to go reenact it! He hops up onto the bed, starts jumping, then gets off real quick, saying, "me need my hat, like picture" and runs to get his hat, so the scenario will now be the same!

Happy 2 Month Birthday

Little Addie is already two months old, wow! Just noticed that she is starting to roll onto her side. Here is a picture to show you, but kind of a weird angle. Nonetheless, she is growing more and more each day and getting sweeter by the minute.

Happy 2 month birthday to our baby girl!

So Happy!

Look at this great smile that Daddy captured last night. We love her so much!

Friends & Sleeping

I am so happy to share with you how well my baby girl has been sleeping!!! For the past several nights, she has slept 5-7 hours straight each night and is still sleeping bunches during the day too. This is so wonderful to be happening so quickly!

Also, my best friends, Brook and Colleen, from high school came to visit. Even though it was absolutely frigid outside, we still had a fantastic time together inside. Lots of quality time with the little ones. Thanks girls!

Our little angel getting ready for a long night of sleep!

Colleen, Blake and Froggy

Daddy and his little ones

Brook and Addie lounging