Weekend Fun

Sadie was being extra cute this morning, playing with her toys and giving lots of snuggles. Daddy got this picture of Sadie posing by the kitchen door.

Yesterday, Sadie was playing quietly near the front door while Mommy looked through a magazine. When I looked over to make sure all was well (it was very quiet), I saw that she had stuck almost an entire sheet of return address labels all over the door! What a proud expression she had on her face. Peeling them all off was a fun naptime activity for me. We have a genuine toddler on our hands!

Nana stopped by for a quick visit this afternoon and we went for a walk in Hanover. Sadie had fun exploring the green.

"Happy 'Shanah!"

We worked on teaching Sadie to say "Happy Rosh Hashanah" but the best she's been able to manage is "Shanah!". It's pretty cute. The brisket is smelling delicious and the kugel is ready to go. Isaac, Laura and Andy are celebrating with us. It's a happy New Year here even though we miss our New York family. Lots of love and l'shana tova!

New Hat

Thanks for the new hat, Grandma! It's so soft and cute and perfect with the winter jacket!

Overheard...

Sadie, scribbling with crayons: "I'ma wrice ma name, D 6 7 8"

Sadie, playing with a keyboard: "Daddy, I'ma checkin' ma email!"

Shoes!

Sadie loves putting on our shoes and trying to walk. It's a very funny sight.

It's much easier in Daddy's sneakers than it is wearing Mommy's boots.

Fall is here.

We had a very nice visit from Grandma and Grandpa this weekend. Sadie had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa at the Farmer's Market, visiting the apple orchard, walking around Hanover and playing with her toys at home. It's always special to spend time with them!

We had some beautiful warm weather on Saturday, but now it feels like fall has arrived. For the upcoming week, the highs are predicted to be only in the mid to upper 60s. Sadie's favorite playgroup these days, the outdoor group in Norwich, will continue to be outdoors until the temperature hits the 50s. We hope to have a few more Fridays outside.

Sadie and Samuel

Sadie loved meeting her new friend Samuel on Tuesday. She gave him a gentle kiss, looked at him for a while and offered him a pretzel. It looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

When Sadie saw Daddy taking some pictures of Jake, Beth and Samuel, she wanted to get in on the action, so she climbed right up and joined them.

Report: First Week of New School

Sadie is loving her new daycare, Mimo, which she calls "Mimo School". We are loving it as well. Mimo is walking distance from our house, or a very, very short drive, so it's easy for either Mommy or Daddy to do the drop offs and pick ups. Sadie has had happy departure from us each morning as she runs into the Big Room (a large room with climbing toys, little bikes and other physical toys) to meet her teacher Stefanie and see the other children.

(Sadie enjoying breakfast before a busy day at Mimo)

Every day, we get a Activity Report from her teacher. It's fun for us to read about what she did during the day. Here is an excerpt from yesterday's report: "Sadie had a good day. She played in the Big Room. She ate a yummy snack. She liked circle time. We read books and sang songs. She loved going for a walk and playing outside."

(Heading to the car on her first day at Mimo)

Sadie does love the regular walks her group takes in a big wagon. The playground is full of great equipment and lots of space to run around. Yesterday, when I picked her up, she was wearing one of her back-up outfits. She had had so much fun playing at the playground and had gotten so muddy and dirty they decided to change her when they came in. Muddy clothes=proof she's having a blast!

(Relaxing in Isaac's hammock over the weekend)

Welcome Samuel!

We are so happy that Beth and Jake's baby has arrived. It's a boy! Samuel Hiram arrived today around noon and weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Good job Beth, that's a big baby!

Welcome to parenthood, Beth and Jake. We're thrilled for the three of you.

21 months old

Does this mean Sadie is now legal to drink milk?

To celebrate Sadie's 21 month birthday, we hiked Mt. Kearsarge with Isaac "I-gat", Laura and Andy. This is an ideal hike with babies, as you drive up most of the mountain and then just hike half a mile to the summit. It was cold and windy at the top but the view was great, even though it was cloudy. Sadie said, "Windy! Hurting me!"
Sadie loved being in the backpack with Daddy during the hike.

Here, she looks pretty happy to be back at the car.

We needed a little snack after our hike, so we went to the Flying Goose Brewpub in New London. Sadie was very eager to read the menu to I-gat. She likes to be helpful.

Waiting for a new friend...

Last year on this very date, Sadie was waiting for the arrival of two new friends. Gilly was born on the 1st and Isaac arrived on 4th. Happy first birthdays, friends!
This year, we are eagerly awaiting another new friend. Beth and Jake's baby is due to arrive any day now. We can't wait to meet this little person. Sadie has decided she will sit in this box while she is waiting.

Yay!

Daddy passed his qual!
We're so proud of you, Daddy.

Spinning

Sadie has added a new dance move to her repertoire: spinning! Check out this video of her dancing to some MMW:

Looking like a "big-girl"!

Sadie loves to put one of her dolls in her stroller and give her a ride all over the house. She loops a little tote over the stroller handles and fills it up with all kinds of things; crayons, toy cell phone, camera, little toys, pieces of paper, whatever. Where might she have gotten the idea to stuff a ton of unnecessary things into her purse? It couldn't have been from watching Mommy!

Thanks to Auntie Kara for the chic '80s style dress. How did you manage to predict the fall trends, considering you got that dress last year? It rocks.

Happy Birthday, Grampy Bob-Bob!

Happy birthday to you, Grampy!
I love you so much!
Hugs and kisses,
Love,
Sadie
PS Can we go to "O Donalds" again soon? "I-like it!"
PPS Happy belated anniversaries to Grandpa and Grandma AND to Grampy and Nana


Other fun stuff...Auntie Lauren came to visit and we had a treat at King Arthur Flour before playgroup!

Vacation Albums

Ann uploaded an album of vacation pics - check it out! And if that wasn't enough, you can check out Aunt Jenny and Grandpa's pics here.

Can it really be time for "back to school"?

Last night, Sadie climbed up on this chair with her backpack and took out a book to read. Doesn't she look like she's doing homework?

A week from tomorrow, Sadie will start her new school. She'll be going to Mimo Daycare, which is a center based daycare that goes all the way through preschool. We're going to be very sad to leave "Kiya"'s daycare, but excited about all new things that Sadie will get to try at Mimo.

We're back!

We're back from Maine!
We had a great time and we're currently uploading pics for a new album so you can see all of Sadie's antics.

In other news, right before we left for Maine, Sadie's new cousin was born in Boston. Saul arrived weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces, so he is a big boy, and very cute! He has nice, dark hair. Sadie can't wait to meet him. Congratulations to the whole family.

Don't worry!

I didn't shrink or get younger somehow!
This is a picture of me last year when I went on vacation to Maine with Mommy and Daddy and Grandpa and Grandma and Aunt Jenny. We are leaving today to do that same super fun vacation that we did last year and we're all very excited. There aren't any new pictures of me to post because Daddy packed the camera, but there will be lots of new pictures after vacation.

See you again soon!
Love,
Sadie

PS Happy 4 year anniversary Mommy and Daddy (well, it was yesterday)!

Happy Birthday Auntie Lolly!

Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday Auntie Lolly!
Happy birthday to you!

(And happy birthday, Kate...Mommy and Daddy are eagerly awaiting your wedding!)