1st Tooth!

It finally happened! Griffin lost his first tooth. We noticed it was loose after a visit with the dentist, and then just two days later, while playing with some friends, it popped out!

Little Ballerina

Even though no parents are allowed to interrupt the dancing lessons, we had to send in the paparazzi for just one picture.

Mama's Birthday Day

We had a wonderful day celebrating mommy's birthday. Starting with morning breakfast at the Blue Moon Cafe, then a beautiful hike up Catamount Mountain (complete with birthday Strawberry Shortcake with candle), and finally pizza and presents. But the best present was being able to spend the day together as a family.

Camping with the Cooks

Well, it's not actually camping when you stay in a nice cabin in the shadows of beautiful Crane Mountain. We had a great three days with our friends Angie, Hali, Russ, and Kaleb in the southern Adirondacks. We made s'mores around the campfire, swam in a spring fed mountain pond and the kids caught salamanders, catfish, tadpoles, dragon fly nymphs, frogs, toads and snakes. The adults relaxed, drank coffee and took in the views.

Paddling with Auntie E

We had a beautiful day on the water with Auntie Erika. We paddled a 4 mile loop, did some swimming, saw happy loon families, and got up close with some leeches!

Happy Birthday G!

Bowling with the McCurdys

The kids had a great time bowling with their friends
Mauve and Rowan.
How cute are these kids?

Great shots Mama!

What to do on a rainy day

Take a hike between showers...

... and then drink coffee and steamers (which are steamed milk and a special flavor) . Ruby went for Vanilla and Griffin went for Marshmallow.

mmmmmmm mmmm!