Linley's First Day of School

My little Linley is now a big Pre-K'er. We were both a bit apprehensive for this day. She is my leach all day long. She flip flops between being a social butterfly and my shy child. She can be the happiest girl on the planet or more dramatic and emotional than a PMS-ing 16 year old.

She was a little nervous walking to her classroom, but instantly liked her two sweet teachers and was out of sight within seconds. Hallelujah. She can't wait to spend day two at the Gingham Giraffe tomorrow.

I am pretty stoked myself. 3 hours 3 days a week with just Tess and I. Is this what Heaven feels like?

Falling For Fall

Yesterday was Rosh Hashana. Never heard of it? You probably don't live on the East Coast. It's the Jewish New Year, and we here in Jersey, get the day off. Pretty fab, eh? We decided to embrace Fall and go apple picking with friends. One of whom is a fantastic photographer. Look at these shots. Dreamy.

Side Note: wouldn't you love a personal photographer to capture your life?? Every moment would look so pretty and magical.

And now for my pictures. Yet another talent I do not possess. Poor Erica.

But this picture has to make you laugh. And maybe show concern?

Summer flew by way too fast. Hopefully Fall will feel long lasting. Because I am not emotionally prepared for Winter. Nor will I ever be.

 

First Day of First Grade

Today was the big day Ryder has been waiting all summer for. It just so happens to be the same day I have spent the summer dreading. He is now a full-fledged, all-day-away-from-his-mommy student at Washington Elementary. We walked to school today where he excitedly discovered two of his Kindergarten besties would be in Mrs. Balzano's class as well. Sounds like a heap full of trouble to me.

Ryder did great. He's a stud.

His mother, however, is a big fat wimp. Stinking kids have ruined me.

We Love Visitors

Allen's little brother, Sam, his awesome wife Tiffany, and their adorable spunkster Zoe came to visit us this weekend. We had so much fun. While we tried to keep the adults playing in the city as much as possible, Saturday we spent a family day at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Where they had a Barbie display. I couldn't resist. She is my idol (and college alter ego).

Linley couldn't help herself either. What can I say, us three girls totally rock.

It was quite possibly the windiest day ever.

Looking through our past Statue of Liberty forays, I have learned one thing: Our family pictures capturing the event always turn out horrific. Enjoy the shamefulness.

Almost Labor Day 2010 (We obviously don't learn. Nothing sexier than big fat blacked out eyes). And why are my kids such posers? And welcome back bull dog; we missed you.

Thank you so much Sam and Tiffany for spending a weekend out here with us. It was so fun to play with you guys and finally meet Zoe. The kids were in cousin heaven. When are you moving here again??

Summer Finale

We took our last beach trip of 2010 last Tuesday. It was a dream. Tons of fabulous ladies came, bringing their equally fabulous big kids, who happily played with my little kids, allowing me to play with the fabulous ladies. Such a perfect chain of events.

Can it be summer again?

And I am certain Tara will post pictures shortly so that I can steal them from you since I was too busy playing to bother photographing. Thanks!