Science Museum

This past weekend we took a field trip to a children's science center museum in New Jersey and Blake had so much fun "learning."

Playing "doctor" like daddy!

Enjoying the museum with his girlfriend Gabi. This was the slowest he ever moved, only when holding hands with Gabi, otherwise he was running around like a crazy man at all times. Amazing the effect women have on men!

I know I shouldn't be standing on this, but I am so cute, mommy won't mind!

Halloween Football Player

We were in Florida for Halloween and our little football player was the cutest ever! At the beginning of the night, he also wanted to wear his fireman hat with his football costume!
We went trick-or-treating at the mall with a million other kids and then to our friend's neighborhood. Blake loved getting candy and kept saying "next house" after leaving each house in the neighborhood in search of the next piece of candy. He then wanted each candy opened each time he received a new piece! Considering his dinner consisted mostly of candy and getting to bed late, he was an angel as usual and slept well.
Mommy and Daddy really benefited from the trick-or-treating as well!!! What a fun night.

In Florida via Atlanta, not France

We have been a little busy lately and time has slipped away. We cancelled/postponed our trip to France. We would have been there over a week by now, but due to family being ill, my pregnancy getting toward the end, plus the swine flu epidemic, we decided it was best to delay. We are very relieved to not be sitting in France, as we got the unexpected news that my wonderful Uncle Ruben passing last week. Since we were not overseas, Blake and I were able to attend his service. So in 5 days, we were on 5 different planes! And now we are down in Vero.

I want to send lots of love and support to Uncle Ruben's family. He was such an amazing man. His zest for life was beyond what anyone can imagine, even though he had cancer for over five years, he never let it get him down and never, ever stopped living, not even for a moment. I'll never forget all of the special memories we shared. And I will always cherish the special picture we had from so long ago when I was a little girl bouncing on his lap as well as the heartfelt speech he gave at my wedding. I love you Uncle Ruben! Fuggetaboutit................

Shop Around

Blake has recently become very interested in riding the tricycles at the playground. Onto craigs list I went to look for a used bike, because they cost so much new. So with a little perseverance, we found a bike and our little man is in love with it! We circle the block almost daily, while mommy pushes and he pedals. Can't do it on his own yet, but still loves riding his bike!

Teach 'Em While They're Young

This is how we amuse ourselves sometimes. We go into the back alley behind the building and Blake likes to "seep," as he calls it.

Blake's First Sleepover (Partial)

One of Blake's favorite little friends, Gabi, came over for a sleepover tonight while her mommy and daddy went to dinner. Blake loved this idea! They ate dinner together, played, read books, took a crazy tubby and then went to sleep (separately of course). A little crying from both of them when they went to bed, but it was only because they were looking for each other.

First thing this morning Blake asked where Gabi was and then was concerned that her portable bed had been broken down. I would say he has quite the little crush!

Reading together

Sweetest Boy

The other day I stubbed my toe very badly on the bed and said "ouch" right away. Blake was standing there with me and looked so concerned as he kept saying "oh no mommy." I stood there waiting for the pain to go away for a few seconds and then he went down on the floor and kissed my toes to make them feel better. Instantly they were all better with his magical touch!

Then at lunch today I was unbuckling him from his highchair and there was a scratch on his thigh that I pointed out and asked what happened. Again, he said "oh no" and then he leaned down to kiss it himself (hard to reach though). I then asked him if it felt better and he shouted out "YES!"

Our Fun Day

The little man and I went to Central Park today and attended the Peter Pan marionette puppet show. I wasn't sure if he would sit still or not, it was an hour long, but he was thoroughly enthralled and stayed seated the whole time. Then we enjoyed the gorgeous weather by playing in the park afterward.

This afternoon we went to our weekly music/storytelling class. Each week, Blake gets more and more excited about singing "The Wheels on the Bus." His favorite part is when the horn goes "beep beep beep!"

And to top off the day, Daddy actually got home at a decent hour!

A Little Nervous

A friend of mine here in the building was pregnant and scheduled for a c-section on Oct. 16, but the baby had other plans and popped out this past weekend-2 weeks early. All I keep thinking is, what if this happens to me!?!? I am not prepared for that at all! I know it can happen at anytime, but I sure hope I have made just as cozy of a home in my belly as I did for Blake, therefore making it too difficult to want to leave early!

We have too much going on between now and then: leave for France in less than 2 weeks for an almost 3-week stay, get home and Daryl leaves for a long weekend, then a week later he leaves town again for a few days and then it is Blake's birthday and Thanksgiving. So do you see baby, Mommy would not be prepared!!!

But we can't wait to meet you on December 3rd, when we'll be all ready!!! :)

Trying to Catch Up

Wow, it has been a really long time since the last post. As you can see, I have yet again changed the layout, still working on a more exciting background though. Regardless, I am much happier with this one and will vow to try and keep up better this time!

Boy have we been busy the last few months. We have visited Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Peter out in Oregon with Aunt Amanda, Mommy went to Colleen's wedding in Colorado and we celebrated Grammie's 60th birthday in Vero. We also attended the US Open-Tennis, went to a NY Mets game and visited a local farm.

Blake is becoming more and more amazing everyday. His vocabulary has just exploded over the past month or so. Granted, only Mommy can understand the majority of it, that doesn't make it any less adorable! He is repeating almost everything we say. He is especially concerned about how his friends, Gabi and Drew, are doing and asked about them probably 100 times a day or more. And now, we can practically have a conversation-a very simple one, but nonetheless, very special and often quite amusing.

So here is a quick glimpse of some of our favorite pictures over the last couple of months.

Riding on a 4-wheeler with Grandpa and having a blast!

With Grandma and Grandpa.

Just too darn cute not to post.

One of the cutest pictures ever! Loving his noodles.

The family at the US Open. Another type of ball for the little man to love.

A sleepy little man after a long day at the US Open.
Mommy just LOVED this cuddle time!

Happy Birthday Grammie!

A 60th Birthday Celebration for Mom.

Blake thinks that everything tastes better when it is dipped in ketchup.
Here he is eating lunch in Vero at the pool dipping cracker-type bread!

At the New York Mets baseball game. Ever since the ball game,
Blake has been obsessed with baseballs and bats.

Daddy and Blake at the local farm, petting the miniature horse.

Following in Grandpa's footsteps-loving tractors.