Cucumbers & Cleaning

Arabella loves cucumbers! Often, I can't get it sliced fast enough. Case in point, one morning last week, after breakfast, she was still hungry so I asked her what she wanted and she opened to refrigerator and took out a cucumber. After I peeled it, I set it on the cutting board and turned to get a knife and when I turned back, the cutting board was empty, because...

Sh ate the whole thing! But I am not complaining, anytime she asks for any fruit or veggies, she gets them!

And the same morning, before she would get ready to go to swim lessons, she had to clean the mirrors in the mud room...now if only I could get her to pick up her books!

Trying To Beat The Heat

Yesterday, the weather here was unbearable. So hot and humid and there was a lot of smog. It really was hard to breathe and even Arabella didn't want to spend too much time outside, which is an oddity. Last night after dinner, we decided to get in some pool time before Arabella went to bed and I went to hit the books again. However, Mother Nature had other plans...right as we were walking into the pool, I heard thunder in the distance and immediately thereafter the shrill of the whistle and the lifeguards clearing the pool. It was hard to try and explain to Arabella why the pool was empty and all everyone was just standing around. All she wanted to do was jump in and cool off. And after making the very short walk, that is all I wanted to do to, the sweat was just rolling down my back, YUCK! So we waited a few minutes, the pool was still closed and in our desperation Jay and Arabella cooled off this way:

Thursday's Thoughts

Hearing: My IIN lectures that I am trying to get caught up on.

Tasting: WATER and not too much else! For a couple of reasons, see "FEELING" below and also because I started a new diet...so far I am down 10 pounds!!

Seeing: Bright sunshine and a backyard full of summer toys.

Smelling: Humid and stale muggy Summer air.

Feeling: HOT, HOT, HOT...even with the AC going, it is still a very, warm, humid, muggy day here in Montreal...about 32C which is the low 90's but it feels like it is over 100 out!

Arabella's 3 Year Photographs

I received the DVD with Arabella's 3 year photographs on it yesterday and I am so excited to share the results with you. I couldn't be happier with how they came out and I truly feel that the capture her in every way. They came out absolutely beautiful and I can't thank Melanie Siena-Thomas of Siena Photography for doing such a wonderful job! I had not seen Melanie since high school or maybe once or twice we bumped into each other when we were both at The University of Connecticut and it was great to spend the morning with her. We decided to have Elizabeth Park in Hartford as the backdrop for the photos and it was perfect. Instead of trying to find words to describe the photographs, I think it is better to share them and let them speak for themselves. Thank you Melanie for capturing Arabella's true spirit! I look forward to working with you again!

Swimming with Dad

Arabella and Jay had some fun in the pool the past few weekends. It has been warm here so it has been nice to be able to just take a short walk and then jump in the pool. Surprisingly, the few times in the evening that we have gone, it has been almost empty, which is a huge change from when we are at the pool in the morning for swim lessons! It is nice to have such a large pool all to ourselves! Arabella has been doing great in her swim lessons and can swim without her bubble on...it is usually only for a quick moment, but still she is making progress. She is also getting daring and will jump off the diving board all by herself! Way to go Arabella, keep up the great work!

More Birthday Party Fun

Right after our trip to Boston, another friend of Arabella celebrated his birthday - William turned 3! It was our first event back and it was great to see everyone again. There was a lot to keep the kids entertained, but the favorite was the pony rides! It was hard to keep Arabella off the pony and a few times she had minor meltdowns when her turn was over. I guess I really do have a budding equestrian rider on my hands! Arabella was happy to see her friends and we had a lot of fun and enjoyed yummy cake and treats! Happy 3rd Birthday William!

Boston Randomness

Here are some more fun shots from our Boston 4th of July trip. I wasn't sure where to put them, but they do show how much fun we had! Thanks Uncle Mike and Uncle Jeff for a great time, we can't wait to do it again!
Waiting for the fireworks that didn't happen with Uncle Jeff!
I love you Uncle Mike
Taking Macy for a walk...she loved it! Maybe we need a dog??