The end of an era

Craig disassembled the crib today. Emily's room looks so big with just her toddler bed! It's the first time since we've lived in this house that we haven't had a crib in the nursery. We are a little sad.

Out for dinner with Aunt Julie, Uncle Mitch and cousins liam and Scarlett

At Mina's birthday party

Belle's ride to Tball

T-ball (Belle) & smiling Em

Sharing Emily's toddler bed

The girls fell asleep together in Emily's toddler bed. Belle is holding Emily's foot. Adorable,  but not a recipe for a good night's sleep. Craig moved Belle to her bed a minute ago. Love loving sisters :)

The girls fell asleep in Emily's toddler bed together tonight

Telling it like it is.

Last week, I picked up Belle and her friend from school.  Here's one of the conversations I was privy to:

Belle's friend: Mrs. Cepler, your car is really messy.
Belle: This is my daddy's car. My Mommy's car is way more messy.

Thanks for telling it like it is, girls!

Emily with baby Tommy

Silliness with Molly

Success!

Emily's first night in her toddler bed was a success!  We didn't hear a peep from her after we tucked her in, and she slept through the night.  Craig heard her walking around a little before 6am.  When he went into her room, she declared, "It's morning time!"  Then she proudly informed him that she got our of bed all by herself. Craig suggested she read to herself in her bed for a while, and she did for a while (which afforded us a little more rest).  
I hope tonight goes as well!

Emily's first night in a toddler bed

Cleaning the porch

Moms Night Away

Drinks on the Hudson and then a sleepover in an empty home in Briar Cliff Manor. Roughing it in Westchester. A wonderful evening away. N

We love shopping at Trader Joe's

Good times in Avon

2015 school pictures

High school reunion

Fun at an NYC playground with Cousin Noah

Love these silly kiddos

The best Mother's Day gift: a productive Sunday

We acquired a new fridge and did some hard work (see mulched back bed). How wonderful to have such a productive day!

Four generations celebrating Mother's Day

Gaga and her girls

So much fun! Time to rest.

Happy sisters

Emily at school with Craig for Special Person Day

Emily at school

Grandpa Richard with his girls

Rocking the sick day

I remember staying home from school when I was sick and watching the Price is Right and Charles in Charge. Belle comes to my office and watches Pirates of Penzance with apple juice and a buttered roll.

Happy!

Yummy cake

Happy Grandpa Leon is back in NY