Ferry to Nantucket!

We took a long weekend trip that started with a trip to Boston to visit Uncle Chris for an evening and go to a Red Sox game together. It was a beautiful evening and the Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-3 in the 10th inning. We left at the 9th inning due to fear of sudden meltdowns of the children. 

Sander was most excited about the Hood blimp that circled the sky above us for the entire game.

Sander is making his motor sound with his mouth in this photo, probably referencing the blimp.

The next day we took the ferry from Hyannis to Nantucket to visit Auntie Danielle and her beautiful family. The kids had so much fun together. It was a rejuvenating weekend for us and we look forward to another trip soon.

Lucy was wide awake and excited the whole ferry ride while sweet Sander snoozed for the entire ride in my arms.

The O'Dell/Toole/Kasvinsky crew. Such an adorable bunch!

Sander is enjoying his beach naps this summer. 

The last morning Sander woke up to all the kids hovering over him to say their goodbyes as he slept pretty late.

This was the sweetest bunch, all concerned for Sander. Cuteness overload.

Our Baby Boy Turns One!

Already! Our sweet Sander is one. He is such a sensitive little guy and so active. He can't decide if he wants to be held all the time or crawl and scale walls. He has been walking holding into things and getting around quite well. Sander has been doing yoga down dogs and looking between his legs while laughing hysterically. This is definitely my favorite trick of his.  It is even better when his sister joins in and we all hurt from laughing afterward. While there are no new exact words such as his "Da-Da" and "Ma-Ma" he has been saying "Deh" and pointing to the dogs when they are around. It is pretty cute. 

He weighs in at 15 pounds 6 ounces and is 29" tall. Long and lean!

Lucy had just gotten over the chicken pox just in time for Sander's 1st birthday bash. Nono and Pop-pop came up to celebrate. We had a good time.

Mama and the birthday boy.

Dada and the birthday boy with sun in his eyes. 

These two!

Nono and Pop-Pop

Lucy spent some time pulling Sander around in a sled in the yard. He giggled and love it. They even went downhill.

Always tapping on things these days.

A pull-bunny from mom and dad.

Proud Bob-Bob and Lyn-Lyn

Playing put-the-rock-in-the-hole together. This actually lasted about ten minutes!

The birthday bunch

A peach-blueberry crisp was enjoyed by all.

Thanksgiving in CT

Sander and Auntie Aimee hang out

We went to Holly's baby shower in Bethlehem and Sander was a hit with the ladies.

A Visit from Uncle Chris

A snuggle with Uncle Chris

Chris visited for the weekend and we had some gorgeous weather for a hike up to Taylor's Lodge near Nebraska Notch and the Long Trail. We all enjoyed it very much. It was so nice to have quality time with Chris as we've all had such a busy life since Sander was born and had missed his company.

Me and my babies. 

Us minus Lucy who ran out of the photo.

Lucy strikes a pose for Uncle Chris to take her picture. Too cute.

Hanging out by beaver ponds.

Rosy-cheeked and sleepy.

A Visit from Grandma and Grandpa Neal

Grandma (NoNo) and Grandpa (Pop-Pop) Neal came to visit us this past weekend. It was a beautifully sunny and warm autumn weekend. We spent time in the Mad River Valley together on Saturday. On Sunday we just relaxed at home in more sunshine!

Lucy wouldn't look at the camera for us!

I love how tiny Sander looks in this photo. Such a peanut!

This is an example of how Sander rarely stays on his activity mat. Usually I find him rolling toward legs of chairs or other pieces of furniture or face down on the floor drooling and smiling. He is such a funny little guy and ends up scratching at new textures and such when he finishes rolling,  wherever he ends up. 

Boston

So we made a trip down to Boston and had a blast. We had a Red Sox game to go to with Pop-Pop and a wedding to attend as well. We all stayed at Uncle Chris's. I am so sad to realize I never got any photos of Uncle Chris with Sander. I suppose we had a busy week galavanting and he had to work during the days we were there. Also, the night we went to the wedding was the very first time I left Sander for any period of time! Grandma Nono came up to babysit and darn, no photos of her with the little guy either...Sander was fast asleep when we got home from the wedding and all was calm. Good job Nono!

Sander's and Lucy's first subway ride.

Out to dinner pre-game with Pop-Pop.

Dada and Sander.

Pop-Pop walks proudly with little Sander. 

Sander is quite content on Pop-Pop's shoulder, always.

Heading toward the stadium.

Here we are! At our first Sox same together. 

Lucy taking it all in.

Sander snuggled right in and had a good night.

Heading to Spectacle Island together.

Sander snuggled up and Lucy loving the boat ride.

It was a little chilly on the way out due to wind and the overcast skies.

Lucy LOVES boats, planes, and trains.