Impromptu Tree Climbing

Thanks to the Menacho family for the pics. We met up with them at Waveny where Caitlyn played with 1-year old JP and also found a tree that was just the right size for her to climb.

Impromptu Tree Climbing

First Day of Preschool

Caitlyn started preschool a couple of weeks ago -- just two mornings a week for now (will go to three days in January). It was a bit of an adjustment but after a bazillion times playing "Preschool Drop Off" at home (all initiated on her own), she has gotten used to the school routine and looks forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays.

First Day of Preschool

Summer Vacation to New Hampshire

Story Land, Santa's Village....every almost 3 year old's dream. Santa's Village was a particularly favorite of ours -- so easy to explore, quaint and practically no lines on any of the rides.

We can envision making an annual trip up to NH to visit these spots for the next few years.

For those that are making the trek from CT to NH, we highly recommend Davis Farmland in Sterling, MA - you could probably spend a whole day there in and of itself.

New Hampshire Trip

Happy Father's Day!

Caitlyn's first time on a boat! As you can tell, she loved it.

From Father's Day 2010

From Father's Day 2010

Christmas 2009

Nearly half a year has gone by...figured it was time to organize all the Christmas pictures we had.

Christmas 2009

Caitlyn Portraits

Can't believe these pictures of Caitlyn are six months old at this point but we thought they were still worth putting up on the blog. The family shot was our Christmas pic from last year. It's amazing we were able to get a decent shot -- Jaety had recently broken his leg/ankle and Caitlyn was well....being 2. We're thankful for some strategic photographing and airbrushing. These were our favorite Caitlyn pics from the photo shoot.

Professional Portraits

Kid City

Only twenty minutes away from Glastonbury is Kid City Children's Museum. It is an AMAZING place with 3 huge floors to explore. Caitlyn spent nearly 2 hours at Kid City and could have stayed for longer. We didn't even venture into every room that was there. My favorite room was the Toddler Sea Cave -- located on the bottom floor of Kid City, it is completely reserved for children under 4. It was fun, bright, colorful and completely safe for Caitlyn to romp around.

Possibilities are endless at this place -- if memory serves me correct, there was a space age room (with cars galore and glow in the dark pens/markers/crystals). Other interactive exhibits included a fishery, farm and cornfields. We can't wait to go back!

Kid City - November '09