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.