Thursday, July 30, 2009

zoom to New York and other things

So, despite lack of posting Sophie had a very adventurous 3 weeks.

First, she learned how to water color. She now expects every afternoon to consist of water coloring time in the back yard, despite the constant either rain or extreme heat. Mommy has even tried to let Sophie paint in-doors, but Sophie believes water colors should be done outdoors and therefore much trouble occurs on the days when Mommy and Sophie are stuck inside...even if only for a few hours.

From 2 year 4 month


Sophie also spent a week with Grams and Gramps in NY with Mommy, Roxie and Hunter. It was an interesting drive down for Mommy, who has driven alone with Sophie before to NY, but never with a doggy, let alone two. The doggies were great as was Sophie. She had a great time in NY, especially all the time spent playing with Naomi. She almost didn't miss Daddy.

From 2 year 4 month


The best part was getting to spend quality time with Grams and Gramps, especially all the hugs and kisses. She didn't even mind the pig-tail pulling that Gramps likes to do.

From 2 year 4 month


From 2 year 4 month



Then, Sophie returned home to find her bathroom in disarray because Mommy and Daddy decided it was time to fix the awful plumbing and to update the bathroom. Sophie loves the new bath-tub and will eventually come to love the new sink and toilet as well. Eventually, new pics of the bathroom will be posted (once Mommy and Daddy paint it). Sophie also has had some time to play with a new play group. Sophie's been having fun going to other people's homes and playing with their toys.

Finally, Sophie and Mommy have been having some nice Mommy-Sophie time (when they both feel awake!). They have not had a lot of that since Mommy started working full-time. Today, Mommy and Sophie went to the Museum of Science. Sophie had lots of fun!

From 2 year 4 month

Sunday, July 5, 2009

4th of July

We had a fabulous 4th of july weekend. The doggies kept it real low key for most of the weekend:




Then on Saturday, we went to the Chelmsford Independence Day parade, which was one of the most lavish community parades we've ever seen. Fire "twucks" from around the area came out to play, and there were lots of bands, motorcycles. Even the unique little fellow from the local hardware store got to ride with the Chelmsford SWAT vehicle.

Here's Sophie prepping for the band coming around the corner:



But perhaps the highlight of the parade was the float that carried none other than Rick Larrimore, who is the local area's greatest Rod Stewart impersonator. Daddy snapped some cell phone pics:


On Sunday we went to the New England Aquarium, and had a great time looking at penguins and listening to seals that barked eerily like will ferrell yelling:






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After the aquarium, we went out the Legal Sea Foods right on the harbor had a delicious meal that garnered approval from both mommy and daddy: