Liberty Lake Day Camp - Here He Comes!

Aidan is attending Liberty Lake Day Camp in Columbus, NJ this summer. He is having a blast! He looks forward to it every day and is upset when it isn’t a “camp day.” He takes the bus and they spend all day outside doing activities. They really do keep them busy! He is thrilled to be with Gavin all day. They are in the Penn State Cub group. Aidan tells me that swimming is his favorite activity. I wish you could all see his face when he comes off the bus at the end of the day. It’s like everyday was the best day!

Philly Zoo

It was time to bring our little monkeys to the zoo. It was a great day for everyone. We started the day making wishes in the fountain by throwing pennies. Aidan's had something to do with an Xbox game. Laney wanted to be a princess and Logan, well, I just think he enjoyed the throwing part and didn't care so much about wishes.
The kids had so much fun running from animal to animal. It was not crowded, so the twins got to walk most of the day. I know that made them feel like big kids!
The bats were a hit. The children also liked the crocs, alligators, and bears. Aidan said the lions were his favorite. Delaney liked the flamingos, bears, and bats. She did not like the elephants. I think they were too big for her. Logan liked it all, but he liked to chase chickens, birds, ducks and peacocks the best. Fearless boy!
We got to see all the animals we hoped to see!

Pt Pleasant Boardwalk

The kids had so much fun at Seaside that we took them to Pt Pleasant for another fun day! As usual we ate alot, played alot of games, and won a ton of toys! The rides were open this time so we had some good laughs making mommy dizzy. I am not as “balanced” as I was a decade ago. Of course, Aidan, Logan and Delaney enjoyed SkeeBall -no trip to the Jersey Shore is complete without some skee-ball!

Aunt Lisa visits

Rob’s sister came up from Florida with Gray to celebrate Morgan’s HS graduation. Yes, for those who recall Morgan, the little girl in our wedding party. Well, she is all grown up! Aidan adored Gray and was thrilled to have him around. They got along great. Delaney and Logan liked him too. He was good with all the kids. Laney told me she didn’t want to call him “Gray” because it isn’t her favorite color, so she wanted to call him Cousin Pink. Thankfully she didn’t do that! The kids still talk about Aunt Lisa, who is “Aunt Lisa the Princess” I think you know who came up with that name!

Seaside Heights Boardwalk!

We went to the boardwalk with the kids. It was a nice day and they loved it. Laney kept saying she was going “boardwalking.” We had lunch at The Beach Bar and Aidan had his own slice of that ridiculously huge Shore Pizza. Of course, we played games and ate our way down the Boards. The rides weren’t opened on this day, but they were having too much fun to care. It was pretty quiet down there, so Delaney and Logan were just thrilled to walk the whole time. Aidan beat daddy in the water gun shooting game - you know the one when you have to blow up the balloon. He was thrilled to win a prize. It was a nice day and the kids can’t wait to go back!

Aidan Makes a Robot

Aidan loves robots. For his birthday Uncle Keith and Aunt Yvonne got him a gift card to Robot Galaxy in Freehold. We went one hot day and he made this robot, which he nicknamed THE SITH (are you surprised?).
It was a neat place and the boys loved it. Delaney didn’t like the part where the robot got programmed. It was very dramatic and exciting…and loud! Thank you Uncle Keith, Aunt Yvonne….Aidan loves his new toy!

How to Beat the Heat, part 1

It is the beginning of June and already the summer heat has kicked in! We set up all the water toys in the backyard..not sure how Delaney and Logan would like the pool. Delaney finally tolerates baths but Logan does not (honestly, almost three years of screaming!). They loved it and Aidan had fun running through the sprinkler too! Here are some pics of our first summer day in the sun!

CPNS - End of the Year Celebration

Aidan had his end of the year celebration at Cranbury Presbyterian Nursery School on Friday, June 6, 2008. The children did a fantastic job singing songs. They said a prayer, said their goodbyes, and had a snack in Fellowship Hall. It was bittersweet for me! I am excited to see what is ahead of us but sad to see these preschool years come to an end. Aidan had a great year and wishes he could stay at CPNS. But, we move on to the next adventure - full day K! Again, I have to say it, where did time go?

Teacher: Mrs. Bartolone and Mrs. Davis
Best Friend: Matt Wheeler
Best time of day: Playgound "Riding on bikes so so fast was my favorite"
Favorite activity: "I liked all the art projects"

How To Beat the Heat, part 2

It was time to forget about the kiddie pool and hit Pop Pop’s pool. This was a brutal heatwave for early June! Our goal this year is to have Aidan swimming independently. He is really working hard and trying. I am proud of him! But, little did we know that Delaney would be our fishy! This was her first time in the pool this year. She went right in and is already determined to swim. She says, “Me want to swim like a mermaid!” She would lay on her belly with support and kick and paddle. She blew bubbles and even jumped off the side into Daddy’s arms - no floaties! So, now our goal is to get Aidan AND Delaney swimming this summer. Logan was very unsure, but this was his first time and he has proven he isn’t comfortable in the water - just yet. I am not worried - once Logan gets comfortable, he has no fear! I will keep you posted on the progress of my little swimmers as the summer progresses!