Playgroup Pumpkin Picking

A week ago Friday, we joined our playgroup for a morning at another pumpkin patch. It was the day right after we went with preschool, but Arabella was just as excited to pick out another pumpkin and have more fun stoping through the fields with her friends! It was a cold and windy day but we bundled up and still had a blast.





After pumpkin picking we headed back to the barn for apple muffins and cider, delicious! Then it was time to visit the animals before heading home. Arabella loved the draft horse, he was beautiful.




It was a fun morning with friends - we are so happy to belong to such an amazing mom and tots group!

Playgroup At The Yacht Club

The weather was beautiful on Friday, so instead of having playgroup inside, we took it to the beach at the Hudson Yacht Club. Once everything including the kitchen sink was packed up, we headed to the beach! Seriously, it is insane the amount of things you need to pack for a summer beach outing! I know realize how lucky I was to be able to spend my summers at the beach house...it was great just walk out the front door, cross the street and be at the beach! As soon as we got there, Arabella made a bee line for the water...she is such a little mermaid. It was great to be out in the sun, at the beach and just let the kids run and play all morning. We had lunch at the beach and then when they all started to meltdown from too much fun-in-the sun, we packed up and headed home for nap time! We are looking forward to more time at the beach this Summer!

Mom & Tot's Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch

Last Friday, our playgroup hosted an Easter egg hunt & brunch. It was a beautiful sunny morning, still a little crisp, but perfect for an egg hunt outside. All of the kids were so excited to find the eggs the the Easter Bunny had hidden in Carrie's yard. It was chaos to get out the door and then they could hardly wait to search for the eggs. As soon as they found eggs, everyone broke into them to see what treats the Easter Bunny left! Arabella loved it and was so excited that she found chocolate - her favorite! After the egg hunt, we all enjoyed a very yummy brunch! Everyone had a great time and it was the perfect way to kick off the beginning of our Easter parties! Thanks to Carrie and Cristina for hosting the event!

Santa's Visit To Playgroup

So I know I should be packing, but I have to do this post!

This morning while I was out running a few last minute errands before we pack up and hit the airport tomorrow, my wonderful friend Laura, dropped off the photo that we had taken with Santa when he visited our Friday morning playgroup. I was a little nervous about how it was going to turn out based on what happened with the mall picture, but I LOVE IT!! I know Arabella is not looking at the camera, but it is still a great picture. I think that it really shows her wonder of Santa and of course her great profile!



Many thanks to Sheila for coming to her party and working her photograhic magic and to Laura, thanks for swinging by the West Island to drop it off! I love you both! Merry Christmas!

Breakfast with Santa

Santa made a surprise visit to our playgroup on Friday morning. At least the kids were surprised, us moms on the other hand, were in on the secret! The kids were so excited at the prospect of Santa arriving, that when he walked in they were in awe. I don't think they actually thought he was going to show up. Arabella was not too sure what to make of Santa and I wasn't sure how she would react. Last year, she sat on his lap and had this look on her face like who is this person that you left me with. This year, from afar she liked Santa, she had a huge smile on her face and you could tell that she was excited, but she wouldn't leave my side. We were lucky to have our friend Sheila, photographer extraordinaire, take photos of the kids. When it came to Arabella's turn to sit on Santa's lap, she wouldn't let go of me and started screaming. So I had to go with her to see Santa and then she sat on my lap for the picture. So I am curious to see how it turned out, I am sure it is cute. Everyone brought a breakfast dish to pass and a gift for Santa to give each child. I made a very yummy "breakfast pizza" with fresh berries and mascarpone cheese. We had a great time and it was a fun way to spend a Friday morning!