Spring into Summer!

Spring has somehow turned into summer way too quickly. Just a week ago was rainy and cool and now we've hit 95 degree temps and humidity to boot. It's great for getting outdoors, but my redheads can't be out there too long without a break from the sun. And apparently, blogging has become a luxury. So, I apologize for the lack of posts, but I guess that's just the way it's going to be until my little man can become a little more independent. Perhaps in a couple of years!! :0)

Morgan has about a week and 2 days left of school. Maddie has about 2-3 weeks. Kevin has a week and 3 days. I go back to work next Monday for the week, and then it is just Connor, Maddie and myself all summer!! Morgan will be at camp and Kevin will be working.

It's Memorial Day weekend - used to be opening weekend of the Vineyard house - so it's been a bit depressing to say the least. It is hitting me the hardest right now even though my parents sold the house last April. But, we're going to make the most of the 3 day weekend. For the first time in a couple of weeks, we have no birthday parties, recitals or any other commitments. Just family time!

Can you notice the rolls leaving her arms? So sad!!
My little man. Not his best hour - but Auntie Katie needed pictures!!


The Girls! Don't you just LOVE Maddie's romper?!

Morgan's Irish Step Dance Recital

What a wonderful day. The weather was nice and sunny and Morgan had one of the biggest smiles I have seen on her face during almost the whole recital. Unfortunately I cannot download the video here - it's too big and even though I edited it, still not working right now. But you can check out facebook because I can post it there (and did!). But, here are some picts from the day.

THE PRE-SHOW...
Annie helps out Morgan again with her curls for the recital! It should be duly noted that Auntie Annie requested chocolate chip pancakes in order for her services!

Random shots (in no particular order).

Thanks to Gamma for taking care of the "Fancy Hat" and dress!!!

Action Shots - yes, they are blurry of her face, but just look at how high those kicks are!!

"After" shots -

Connor was sleeping, so he missed yet another photo opportunity! But we are SO VERY PROUD OF MORGAN!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
AND IT WAS ALL MADE POSSIBLE BY GAMMA AND PAPA!
AND TO BERNIE, HER TEACHER AND GREAT FAMILY FRIEND!!
AND TO AUNTIE ANNIE FOR DOING HER HAIR FOR THE 2ND YEAR IN A ROW!!

AND TO MADDIE - HER BIGGEST CHEERLEADER (AND CHAIR-SITTING PARTICIPANT!)

What A Zoo!!!

First, let me say, HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, MADELINE!! WE LOVE YOU!!!On Friday Maddie's class went to the Franklin Park Zoo. Since I'm on maternity leave and Gamma was kind enough to stay with Connor, I was actually able to go! Despite the fact that she probably could have cared less about the animals, she was so happy to be there with her teachers, friends and (I think) me too!! I had a great time, and it was a beautiful day!

Though things are feeling very zoo-y around here, it was nice to get a little special time with Madeline! Especially since it was our last "outing" together when she was still one!! Happy 2nd Birthday, Madeline! We love you!!!

Maddie's class...trying to coordinate a picture is next to impossible. But, not so bad, hey?!
Maddie and her best friend, Heidi!
Even though I was there and brought Maddie's stroller, she rode with Heidi!!
Still loves the slide!
Maddie and her teacher, Jessica. Also known as Jessie and Jess!!
Maddie and Mommy!
Maddie and her teacher Kathleen! Sorry Leah - we didn't get one with you! :(

Connor is 4 weeks!!

Where does the time go? Seriously? Here are some more recent pictures of Connor - and Morgan's class "pet" Chuck who she had for the weekend.

And his older sisters...who were able to get out to the playground & to see the "race" in town.

Morgan's Art Show

Morgan's Kindegarten One class had their Art Show on Friday. The students learn about artists (just to name a few)...Picasso, Miro, Monet, Pollock, Van Gogh, etc. They recreate one of their famous paintings/creations and put together a show for the parents to attend. Since they began the unit, Morgan has been so excited and just loving all of the information she's learned about each artist. Kevin, Gamma, Connor & I were all able to go to the art show.

It made my day because I haven't been able to attend anything of Morgan's mostly because I was working and then on bed rest, so it was extra special that I was able to be there! She had a ball showing off all her work! And we're hoping to make it to the MOFA in Boston one of these days!

But for now, here's Morgan's show...

One excited little girl!!

In case you can't read what she wrote, it says her favorite colors are red and green. Her favorite way to create art is using markers, and her favorite artist is Jackson Pollock.

Morgan's "Scream" by Munch

Joan Miro
Georges Suerat
Jackson Pollock
Pablo Picasso
Morgan with some of her "artists!" Left to right: Jordan, Morgan, Emma & Hannah
Henri Matisee. Morgan called this one "The Owl" - you can see the blue eyes, orange beak...
Claude Monet's Water Lily's

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Morgan and her AWESOME, AMAZING, WONDERFUL, FABULOUS teacher, Mrs. McEwen!!