This playground is just a few blocks from my parents' apartment. Sadie loves it. It's got a huge play structure, a sandbox and lots of swings. In the hot weather, there are also elephant sculptures that spray water. but they weren't turned on this weekend.
We were going to take her to Central Park that afternoon but got stymied by the closure of 5th Avenue and many of the park entrances. The Pope was going to come up 5th Avenue on his way back to where he was staying. It was a very good thing that we had taken Sadie for some playtime in the morning!
In a strange coincidence, this play structure is identical to the one at the elementary school in Hanover except that this one is sort of aqua colored and the Hanover one is yellow.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Pretty
Sadie had a wonderful time playing with her cousins Anabel and Sophie after Anabel's First Communion this past Sunday. The girls get along really well and Sadie loves that the big girls include her in their games.
Tomorrow, Nana is bringing Anabel and Sophie to visit Sadie for the day. Sadie gets to stay home from daycare and they'll all go to the Montshire Museum and just have a good time together.
Tomorrow, Nana is bringing Anabel and Sophie to visit Sadie for the day. Sadie gets to stay home from daycare and they'll all go to the Montshire Museum and just have a good time together.
Passover Time
We had a lovely Passover in NYC with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Jenny, Andy, Andy's Mommy and Daddy, and Andy, Laura and Isaac. The actual seder was so busy I never managed to get my camera out, but here are some pictures of Sadie, Grandma and Grandpa getting ready for the seder by making charoset.
Charoset is a mixture of apples, cinnamon and other ingredients that is meant to represent the mortar that the Jewish slaves used when working for Pharoah in Egypt. Sadie and Grandma made a children's version with just apples, cinnamon and grape juice and then Jenny made the grown-up version, adding walnuts and Passover wine.
Sadie did not want to taste the grape juice, but she was very interested in the small bottle. She asked, "Is this children's wine?"
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Cowgirl Sadie
We had a great time at Lauren and Sarah's birthday party on Sunday. Insread of party hats, they had cowboy hats. Sadie had fun wearing hers. I have to admit I was laughing at her because she looked so cute and funny in it.
We brought the hat home as a party favor and now she won't wear it. She carries it around by the string and puts things into it like it's a basket.
We brought the hat home as a party favor and now she won't wear it. She carries it around by the string and puts things into it like it's a basket.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Sadie at Margarita's
Just enjoying some lovely evening weather. We always have fun bringing her to Margarita's for dinner because they are so welcoming to kids...she gets a balloon, wiki sticks and crayons and it's nice and noisy so she can be as chatty as she likes. Plus, she likes the kid's quesadilla meal and it's big enough to be her lunch the next day as well.
We got some great pictures of Sadie at her friends Lauren and Sarah's birthday party on Sunday...I will try to get those posted sometime this week. We head to NYC on Friday, just in time to coordinate our visit with the Pope's arrival in NYC. We're hoping the traffic won't be too bad.
We got some great pictures of Sadie at her friends Lauren and Sarah's birthday party on Sunday...I will try to get those posted sometime this week. We head to NYC on Friday, just in time to coordinate our visit with the Pope's arrival in NYC. We're hoping the traffic won't be too bad.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Cake!
I think Sadie's favorite part of the art opening was the cake. She dug into a big slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
After the art show, the cake, running around with her friends and dinner with Nana, Bob Bob, Andy, Laura and Isaac, Sadie was pretty tired and very happy to cuddle up with Nana and Bob Bob and rest for a little bit before going up to bed.
After the art show, the cake, running around with her friends and dinner with Nana, Bob Bob, Andy, Laura and Isaac, Sadie was pretty tired and very happy to cuddle up with Nana and Bob Bob and rest for a little bit before going up to bed.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Portrait of the Artist with her Mommy
We had a great time at the opening party of the children's art show. Almost all of her classmates from daycare came to see the art and enjoy cake and lemonade. Sadie was really proud to see her art hanging up and also see a photograph of her that Jennie had taken.
In all the hullaballoo, we didn't actually get any pictures of Sadie's artwork, but I'll go back later this week and take some. We also have a few more cute pictures from the evening, which I'll post later.
In all the hullaballoo, we didn't actually get any pictures of Sadie's artwork, but I'll go back later this week and take some. We also have a few more cute pictures from the evening, which I'll post later.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Reading Material
"Mommy, is this a grown-up magazine?"
"Yes, it's called the New Yorker."
"I like New York. I'm gonna read it."
"Mommy, there are no children in this magazine. It doesn't have a lot of pictures. I'm still gonna read it"
"Yes, it's called the New Yorker."
"I like New York. I'm gonna read it."
"Mommy, there are no children in this magazine. It doesn't have a lot of pictures. I'm still gonna read it"
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Peek a Boo!
One more cute one from our time outdoors this past weekend. Sadie has been loving the nice weather we have had this week and has come home from school every day with her boots and rain-pants encrusted with mud. Unfortunately, tomorrow is supposed to be cold and rainy with the unpleasant weather continuing throughout the weekend and into next week.
Maybe sunshine and warmth will appear for our weekend in NYC the following weekend?
Maybe sunshine and warmth will appear for our weekend in NYC the following weekend?
Monday, April 07, 2008
A Glimpse of Spring
We were all so happy to be outside for a little bit on Saturday afternoon. We played for a while and then Sadie helped Dan rake...we found some crocuses starting to bloom and some daffodil and day lily sprouts just starting to come up.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Fun with Samuel
Sadie loved seeing Samuel on Friday and we all had fun having dinner together at Yama. After dinner, the kids played with Sadie's toys and her dress up gear. When it was time to go, Sadie gave Sam a big kiss...he looks a little worried about all the attention from Cinderella. Maybe the next time we see Beth, Jake and Samuel, their new baby will have arrived.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Happy Birthday Nana!
We hope you have a very happy birthday and a wonderful year. We're so lucky to have you!
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Her First Art Opening
Sadie's artwork (along with artwork by many of her classmates) will be featured in an art show at the Lebanon Coop Cafe Gallery, starting next week.
Her teacher Jennie, who is an artist, photographer and art teacher, organized the show to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. If you remember the beautiful school picture of Sadie taken last summer, Jennie was the photographer there. Two of Sadie's paintings will be exhibited and offered for sale to benefit MDA. If you want to buy them, too bad! Dan and I pre-purchased both of them, sight unseen. But they will be on display from April 7 through May 18, so you can stop by and see them hanging. The big opening party with cake and lemonade is Saturday, April 12.
Her teacher Jennie, who is an artist, photographer and art teacher, organized the show to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. If you remember the beautiful school picture of Sadie taken last summer, Jennie was the photographer there. Two of Sadie's paintings will be exhibited and offered for sale to benefit MDA. If you want to buy them, too bad! Dan and I pre-purchased both of them, sight unseen. But they will be on display from April 7 through May 18, so you can stop by and see them hanging. The big opening party with cake and lemonade is Saturday, April 12.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Artist at Work
Sadie really enjoys art activities. She frequently creates projects with paper, scissors, stickers, tape, crayons and markers. Sometimes, on the weekends, I take out special art materials like these finger paints. She had a great time fingerpainting, and also using a plastic spoon and fork to manipulate the paint.
Doesn't she look exactly like Dan when she's concentrating?
Doesn't she look exactly like Dan when she's concentrating?
Monday, March 31, 2008
Last Day of Gym
When we arrived at toddler gym this past Friday, we were disappointed to see a sign that read "Today is the last day of Tot Lot for the season. Happy Spring! See you again the Fall!" I knew the gym was a seasonal activity, but I hoped that we had a few more weeks, especially since it was snowing hard on Friday and it certainly won't be warm enough to play outside by next Friday.
Sadie and Katie cracking each other up inside the donut:
Peeking out of the Cars Movie pretend carwash ("carwasher" as Sadie calls it)"
Working together to stack foam balance beams on top of little wheeled trollies (not a very safe idea):
Just a cute picture of Sadie:
(pardon my knee at the bottom of the picture...she was sitting at my feet, taking off her snowboots).
Next Friday, we'll have to do the Montshire, or Norwich Library Story Lunchtime.
Sadie and Katie cracking each other up inside the donut:
Peeking out of the Cars Movie pretend carwash ("carwasher" as Sadie calls it)"
Working together to stack foam balance beams on top of little wheeled trollies (not a very safe idea):
Just a cute picture of Sadie:
(pardon my knee at the bottom of the picture...she was sitting at my feet, taking off her snowboots).
Next Friday, we'll have to do the Montshire, or Norwich Library Story Lunchtime.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Happy Birthday, Daddy!
Last Sunday was not only Easter, it was Dan's birthday. We celebrated at Nana and Bob-Bob's house with a cake and balloons. Sadie loved helping Daddy blow out the candles.
Sadie and I love you so much...happy birthday Daddy/Dan!
Sadie and I love you so much...happy birthday Daddy/Dan!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Ready to Hunt
We had a fun and busy Easter weekend at Nana and Bob-Bob's house this weekend. Sadie loved all the attention from Nana, Bob-Bob, Auntie Lolly, James, Auntie Kara and Kyle. She got a little overly sugared up a couple of times, but it was a great time overall.
There is a ton of snow at Nana and Bob-Bob's house, so we had to do an indoor egg hunt. Sadie had a great time finding all her eggs and seeing what was inside...m & m's, jelly beans, stickers, little plastic toys and pennies.
There is a ton of snow at Nana and Bob-Bob's house, so we had to do an indoor egg hunt. Sadie had a great time finding all her eggs and seeing what was inside...m & m's, jelly beans, stickers, little plastic toys and pennies.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Grandma and Grandpa
Grandma and Grandpa came to visit Sadie last weekend. We had a great time with them...yummy meals, fun times together and swimming at the hotel pool. One highlight was visiting the local bowling alley on Saturday. We hadn't been before, but it was a lot of fun and Sadie had a great time.
They have bowling shoes in tiny sizes...Sadie loved wearing hers!
She also really liked seeing her orange ball pop back up at our end of the alley.
One really cool thing were the bumpers on the alleys. They are automatic fences to keep the balls from going into the gutters, and you program the computer to put them up for certain players and go down for others. Sadie played with the bumpers and managed a solid lead for a while, until Grandpa came from behind to win.
(Public service announcement: We think you should avoid this bowling alley at night. Dan's co-workers went to bowl that very night, one person's purse was stolen...Inside her purse were her car keys. The thief beeped the keychain, located her car, stole it as well and drove away. The car was recovered the next day, with purse inside it, but of course, all the cash and credit cards were taken. So, we recommend Lanes and Games for daytime bowling only!)
They have bowling shoes in tiny sizes...Sadie loved wearing hers!
She also really liked seeing her orange ball pop back up at our end of the alley.
One really cool thing were the bumpers on the alleys. They are automatic fences to keep the balls from going into the gutters, and you program the computer to put them up for certain players and go down for others. Sadie played with the bumpers and managed a solid lead for a while, until Grandpa came from behind to win.
(Public service announcement: We think you should avoid this bowling alley at night. Dan's co-workers went to bowl that very night, one person's purse was stolen...Inside her purse were her car keys. The thief beeped the keychain, located her car, stole it as well and drove away. The car was recovered the next day, with purse inside it, but of course, all the cash and credit cards were taken. So, we recommend Lanes and Games for daytime bowling only!)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Special Visitors
Jenny and Andy came to visit Sadie two weekends ago. We had a great time seeing them! We did lots of fun Upper Valley stuff, including Ramunto's, Dartmouth basketball, breakfast at the Farmer's Diner, the Montshire Museum, and breakfast at Lou's.
Thanks for coming to see us! We'll see you in NYC next month.
Monday, March 17, 2008
25% Irish...
100% cute! I think I post that same phrase every St. Patrick's Day. Happy day to everyone, especially Nana, who is the source of Sadie's Irish ancestry.
(Sadie's selection of green clothes was minimal...this Dartmouth t-shirt had to suffice. Luckily, Nana had provided the shamrock tiara and we had the green beads already.)
(Sadie's selection of green clothes was minimal...this Dartmouth t-shirt had to suffice. Luckily, Nana had provided the shamrock tiara and we had the green beads already.)
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