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

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:

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:

Roxie

Today Mommy brought home our new doggy, Roxie, who is supposed to be 8 months old, and is a mix of beagle and basset hound. SO far, she's awesome. Hopefully, when the cats come out of hiding, they will think so as well.

Here's some video:

Roxie's first day at our house from Tim Mir on Vimeo.

Sophie sings her ABCs

Sophie singing her ABCs from Tim Mir on Vimeo.

Sophie's burning up the dance floor

sophie dancing from Tim Mir on Vimeo.

Mommy's new car

Mommy is very exciting because Daddy went out and got her new car on Saturday. Because Mommy was sick yesterday, she didn't get to drive it until Sunday morning, but she really loves it. It looks like the big sister to her old car. So far it looks like it will work very well for our growing family; we will be picking up grandpa and grandma this afternoon for a Father's Day outing to Summer Shack in it!

update

Despite the lack of pics, Sophie has been very busy. She got to go to Evan's very exciting 4th birthday party, which included a trip to a local fire department. She got to pretend to drive the truck and even accidentally shut the garage door on several children and 2 firemen (luckily, no one got hurt).

Sophie has also started riding her tricycle, which Daddy excitedly bought her a few weeks ago. Almost everyday, she gets on her trike and has Daddy push her around the neighborhood. She got a Kettrike Air-Navigator TM Bike.

She also got a little pink helmet to wear while she rides it and a little bell she just needs to turn in order for it to ring. Hunter also is very excited by the trike since if both Mommy and Daddy are home, Hunter gets to go for a walk during all of Sophie's tricycle rides. Suffice to say, Hunter now equates the word "tricycle" with "walk"

This past week, Sophie got to see Daddy and his band (the Usual Suspects) perform at Kimball Farm's Cruise Night event. She really liked it. She danced for an entire set (nearly 45 minutes)! She also liked the cars. Unfortunately, Mommy tried to take Sophie to an animal display that was also there. And, Sophie, surprisingly, got upset. Mommy thinks it may have been something about the tent the display was in since Sophie NEVER turns down the chance to see animals! The night ended very well, with Mommy and Sophie sharing a giant butter pecan ice cream. Sophie kept saying "Mmm, yummy, is good..."