Playground Fun!

Kendyl's first time at the playground!!! It is a beautiful day here, so after visiting Grandmom and Grandpop, we decided to stop for some fresh air. Kendyl loved the swing, and tolerated going down the slides (I think she even may have liked it!). She even went down the big tunnel slide with Daddy, and with Mommy (phew, I forgot what a climb that is!). Guess it's time to get her swing out for our playset.

Pinewood Derby!!!

Andrew's Philly Soft Pretzel car! It was the slowest of the Weeblos, but the most tasty and most original - AND he can honestly say he made it all himself. When Tim and Andrew stopped at the pretzel bakery in the morning, they guy asked them what they were doing (shirts) and they explained that Andrew made a pretzel car for their pinewood derby. Andrew's car was quickly sponsored and he was provided with a bag of free pretzels. They want him to bring pictures back, and will give him a shirt (they didn't have any that morning).

Steven decided to make a firetruck, complete with working light. His actually had some speed (came in 2nd for most races) and he made it with Tim, using the dremel, painting it himself, and adding all of the detail.
Of course the cubmasters daughter had to make a car!!! Unfortuantely she slept through race time, but she was the youngest participant! She had the prettiest, sparkly car in the room.
We didn't have any winners for speed in the family, but I'm sure one of the boys will win for their amazing paintjob. We'll find out in a few weeks at the Blue and Gold banquet.

Snow Day!!!

Here are a few photos from our first official snow day this year. The past "snow days" have been ice (or even rain one day!). Even though we only have 2 inches, the boys had a great time playing this morning (it's supposed to turn into a freezing rain/ice storm later).

Kendyl didn't seem to mind the cold weather at all, as long as she didn't touch the snow.

Ice Day!!!

All hanging out in our room. Steven is great playing with Kendyl.

I took these pictures last week when school was closed for ice, and daycare was closed due to a water issue. Too cute not to share!

Kendyl has the best laugh and smile. So adorable.

She loves sitting up soooooooo much. When you lay her down, she tries sitting up. So I tried sitting her high chair up with some toys - it was great fun- at least for a few minutes. She is a needy little girl lately. Loves being held and doesn't like to sleep during the day. Thankfully she sleeps at night!

Then Into Manhattan!

After our tour of Yankee Stadium, we headed into Manhattan. Here are a few pictures from our fabulously fun afternoon.

First we stopped a Dylan's Candy Bar. Fun place with 2 floors of candy, candy, candy. Then we went to Mars 2112 for lunch (see alien above). Very unique place as you had to take a ride to get there! You hopped in a spaceship for a 5 minute flight (simulator) and when you stepped out on the other side it looked as if you were in Mars. The walls, floors and ceilings were brownish rock with red lights and aliens walking around. Great atmosphere, but food was not that good.


Then we went to see and hold the Oscars! They were on display and you were able to hold one. Very cool experience.
Then off to the M&M's store. We stopped to take this picture and lost the Quinty's as they kept walking. Hey - there they are!!!! Already at the store. Andrew got the hang of the city really fast and figured where it would be quicker to cross, and dodge in and out of people.

The Big Surprise!

A TOUR OF YANKEE STADIUM!!!

Our wonderful friends - The Quintys - invited Andrew to join them to go on a tour of Yankee Stadium. I couldn't miss his excitement, so they kindly let me tag along. We decided to keep the destination a surprise, and I didn't tell Andrew we were going with anyone, where we were going, or what we were doing. His reaction was one to remember! They figured out NY pretty quickly, but when Andrew saw a sign we were in the Bronx, he says "hey, Yankee Stadium is in the Bronx" I played dumb that I didn't know it was there and said "let's look for it, maybe Mr. Quinty can drive by so we can see it" as soon as we found it, Mrs. Quinty showed Andrew the tickets she bought and told him about the tour. His jaw just dropped and his eyes got really wide. He was amazed! As soon as we got out of the car he started jumping around and called Tim to share his excitement. We had to wait a bit for the store to open, then the tour and Andrew jumped, glided all the way there. Joe was happy, but not as excited as Andrew - it was a moment to remember.

Our tour started in the press box. Wow! What a view from there. It is spectacular. Our tour guide was amazing with the facts and details he provided and Andrew hung on every word. Then we went to the locker room. Wow! We were not allowed to take pictures in there (weird!) but learned a lot of great facts and saw Jeter's locker area.

Then down to the field, and to Memorial Park. Facts and pictures about some of the greatest baseball players ever. Then onto the dugout. It was simply amazing to be standing and sitting where some of the legends have been.

This tour was extra special as it is the last year for the originial Yankee Stadium - The House that Ruth Built and Andrew took all of it in with the excitment and passion he has.

Thank you, Marianne, Bob and Joe for suggesting and taking us on this special tour. We will never forget it!

Big Day Tomorrow!

I am taking Andrew on a super secret special surprise day trip - just the two of us. Ok, we are meeting someone else (but he doesn't know). I can't wait to see his reaction when we get there - it will be priceless.

We will probably be home late, so I'll post pictures, and details, early in the week.