Florida 2011

Florida in March is always fantastic. It's great looking forward to the warm sun and even better once we land and see Nana's ridiculously tanned and smiling face awaiting us.

We get to try out our swimming skills that have been dormant all winter. In Teddy's case, we quickly realized that a lifejacket was a must.

We loved the beach. It loved us back. In fact, it followed us home. We are still finding shells in random places.




We braved the parking lot at the local geriatric ice cream shop to enjoy our own scoops.


And then there were memories to make on our first trip to Disney.





There was a bit of confusion when we first sat down on the teacups.


And then Greg took over the wheel and we couldn't stop laughing. Of course, I was laughing less at the excitement of swirling around at 86 mph than I was at Greg looking like a fool working so hard to go fast.








The evidence of a great Disney adventure:


A few more days in Naples before heading home to what would become one of the rainiest springs of all time.

March Visitors!!

Who do you think had fun with their cousins Colin & Michael? Actually, this little big wheel competition was organized by Uncle Kevin, so I blame him for the competitive bug he planted in both Carly and Teddy. It has haunted me at this playground ever since.

Boston Xmas Party & Teddy's Bday 2010

2010 Updates (PART 3 of 3)

After that hellish summer weather, fall really rocked it. We spent most of it outdoors, taking full advantage. For some reason, this year we decided to hit the region's favorite pumpkin patch. I use the word "region" because we had to fill-up with gas and drive 10 light years to get to this place. It was more than a pumpkin patch however, in fact, I'd have to say pumpkins were the lowest priority.








By the time Halloween came around, we had really exhausted the costume preparation topic, which resulted in a homemade Super Carly costume and a Teddy the Sad Puppy costume (not homemade). In our neighborhood, Halloween is taken very seriously. Neighbors create haunted displays, set up beer tents, and hand out full-size candy bars. We even had a party of our own.






And, this year, as a fall bonus, I met my mom and sister in NYC for a little fun weekend. And fun it was. Great food, a hilarious show, some sightseeing, some pampering and many laughs. Also, I did not return home with bedbugs. Whoohooo!

Fire Day

In early October, our little local fire house hosted a "Family Fun Day" at the station. Helllllloooo, greatest thing ever. Food, tours, moonbounce.

I think they knew the atmosphere of excitement that they were creating because they posted this:


Yeah, not a chance.