Bubble Blower-Mower

We had a little play time while Jacqueline was at school. It was a pretty day here; sunny and cooler than it had been. Kevin has been working from home this week to help me out so we stole a few minutes of playtime. Bailey has this thing for his belly button and we were wondering if maybe he thinks it's a Bailey-Button...

Back to School

All smiles in her new back-to-school outfit, Jacqueline was ready to go this morning. She's at school all day, until 3:15 when we meet her at the bus stop again. I'm still so proud of her.

BOSTON

We took the kids to Boston for a trip to the Aquarium. They both really enjoyed it - so did we.

Birthday Vistors

Tante Lily and Margot came up to CT for the day for birthday lunch and ice-cream. (Margot currently lives in Frankfurt Germany, though we all wish for her return stateside.)

It was a good day. (Photos by Kama & Jacqueline)

fathers day photo shoot

Are they cute or what?

Jacqueline #5

It was HOT! But Jacqueline played in 4 games at the Jamboree. They were rewarded with ice-pops afterward - what more could you ask for?

Memorial Day

Aidan and Tina came up to CT for a visit and we went on to Sturbridge for a day at the Lake. Kids had a blast on this perfect sunny day - it'd be hard not to enjoy a day like that. More photos are uploaded to Picasa. The series of Aidan and his super soaker preceded me getting super soaked right in the face! Yup. Note to self; don't temp a 5 year old with a loaded super soaker.

It's been a Year

I have these monthly pictures of Bailey on the same chair to "chart his growth". He is by the way OFF the charts in height at 32.5" long. If you didn't get the email link about the picasa web album, here's the link.

I love CUPCAKES

yummy!

Bailey's Turning One

On Sunday we had a quick 1st birthday celebration with the Cawleys and Motschenbachers. Bailey caught on to being the center of attention pretty quickly. He had help from big sister Jacqueline & Mommy when it came time to blow out the candle. He was less impressed with the cupcake than we all expected - maybe he was too tired to eat? Hmm... that doesn't sound right in this house.

a simsbury landmark

Flamigs Farm was a perfect way to spend our afternoon Wednesday. The sun was out and we had a picnic lunch with Aunt Kama and Claire. We fed the animals in the petting zoo including goats and donkeys and fresh ponies. Afterward we went to another Simsbury landmark, Tullmeadow Dairy for some local ice cream! DELISH.

Jacqueline Takes Aim

There she is in her new face mask taking aim at the goal. Jacqueline was so excited about lacrosse today. She did great.

She and her Dad are going shopping for a REAL STICK this weekend.

He's cute

A preview of his Easter outfit. He's too much.

M O M M Y needs C O F F E E

On one of the CDs we have committed to memory there's a song of this title. My favorite verse:

I want a latte
A cappucino
And tonight I think I'll have a cup of VINO

Ah.. Ralph's World gets the credit for those words of wisdom.

10 months old

Dinos in New Haven!

We drove to New Haven to go to the Peabody Museum of Natural History. We knew there was a dinosaur exhibit and Jacq is into dinosaurs. We didn't know that they had a special exhibit on the Solar System - her other favorite thing. Then there was a Polar Bear, an Alaskan Brown Bear, Bison, Ducks, Birds and a discovery room where she could check out xray films.
She wanted to know if we could go there again for another report card treat. Sure.

I have to brag a little.

I had a teacher conference today with Mrs. Hoerle, Jacqueline's Kindergarten teacher. The opening line was "Thanks for sending me such a peach". Jacqueline is doing very well and hitting all the appropriate goals for a kindergartner. She's really improving on her reading and writing. Her report card was great. We're planning to take her to the Peabody Museum at Yale where they have a super cool dinosaur exhibit as a reward. I'll let you know how it is.

St. Patricks Snow Day

You can't read it, but Bailey's shirt says "I'd rather be Lucky than Good".

Sounds about right.

Again with the Snow

Seriously.

There's the mustang covered in another 4 inches of snow. And it's still falling. The kids are used to being in the family room... Jacq is watching a Dinosaur movie from the library while Bailey looks for trouble wherever he might find it. Maybe when Spring hits next week, this will be over.

ha ha ha

I miss you Uncle Mani.

To me he was Uncle Mani or Papa Klima, but he was my parents best friend, my best friends father and force in many lives. I think of him often. To Heide and Mama Klima I'm sending hugs and wishing we were all sharing some tea and brownies on the red couch. Better yet, a glass of wine out in the gardens on a warm evening. (This summer FOR SURE)

I remember driving to German School in the little MG. I remember all that time at the beach, walking to Kismet, re-lighting the lighthouse, racing to beat the toll. Too many memories to list, and I am just one little part. All those people at the celebration last year, and the memorial/dedication have their stories and memories.

You know, I'm a Cancer and we're sappy and sentimental and I couldn't let this day go without a remembrance.