Avery loves her kitty.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Build-A-Bear
The girls with Keith & Julie, our neighbors. They gave the girls gift certificates to Build-A-Bear last November. We finally used the certificates this weekend. Cambria picked out a lamb...Avery a little kitty.
A fun week a the Grandparents in New Hampshire!
Cambria's little igloo (and wild hair)!
Cambria kissing cousin Wills.Uncle Will reading George & Martha to Wills.
The girls made a funny snowman with Daddy!
Avery & Cambria enjoying the new table that Yen-Yen bought for them. Cambria is wearing the tiara that Yen-Yen wore to her prom. :-)
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Snow Day
Wheeeeee!!! Avery loved sledding down the small hill behind our house.
Cambria did a great job sledding down the hill by herself.
Sumo Avery! She had a great time walking around in the inch of snow we had today. We've had a VERY cold, but wimpy snow winter. But, I have to say that today was a good snow day -- it was cold, but there was no wind and the roads were clear. Yesterday was brutal (that one is for you, Ami) -- there was MAJOR wind along with 15 degree weather! We're ready for winter to go away!Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Back in the saddle again...
I'm trying to return to the world of blogging. My sister Katie has complained about my lack of new pictures and stories about the girls, so I'm going to attempt a new post every other week, if not more often.
I used to think that life with 1 child was insane. Then, I thought that life with a toddler and infant was a lot. But now I know that having two very active, young children is truly more exhausting than anything I've experienced thus far. Lately, Cambria has stopped napping...she does have an hour of quiet time in my bedroom, but even that doesn't always last the full hour if Avery decides to cut short her afternoon nap. It's difficult to force Cambria to have "quiet time" when her very loud sister is running around our small apartment.
On another note, I wanted to share a sweet moment from this weekend. On Sunday, we drove to Long Island for the newest Lee cousin's baptism. Driving through NYC is always one of our favorite family outings. There are endless sights on the drive up I-95 North, through the Lincoln Tunnel, 42nd St straight across mid-town Manhattan, through the Queens-Midtown tunnel to the Long Island Expressway. At one point in our drive, Cambria was yelling, "I see the Statue of Liberty...I see the Empire State Building...Wow, NYC is gargantuan!", while Avery was pointing out the window, making loud noises at birds. It was wonderful! :-)
However, the best moment came shortly after driving through Manhattan. I was feeling a little sad at missing another week at our home church, Presbyterian Church of New Providence. The contemporary worship there is so refreshing and I was longing for a chance to sing out praises to my God. Then, one of our family's favorite songs came on the cd playing in the car -- Hillsong's From the Inside Out. Jeff and I were singing along with the song when I noticed that, not only was Cambria singing with us, but Avery was also singing the tune. What a wonderful sound to hear all of us praising God together!!! It brought tears to my eyes, and was one of my favorite moments as a parent.
I used to think that life with 1 child was insane. Then, I thought that life with a toddler and infant was a lot. But now I know that having two very active, young children is truly more exhausting than anything I've experienced thus far. Lately, Cambria has stopped napping...she does have an hour of quiet time in my bedroom, but even that doesn't always last the full hour if Avery decides to cut short her afternoon nap. It's difficult to force Cambria to have "quiet time" when her very loud sister is running around our small apartment.
On another note, I wanted to share a sweet moment from this weekend. On Sunday, we drove to Long Island for the newest Lee cousin's baptism. Driving through NYC is always one of our favorite family outings. There are endless sights on the drive up I-95 North, through the Lincoln Tunnel, 42nd St straight across mid-town Manhattan, through the Queens-Midtown tunnel to the Long Island Expressway. At one point in our drive, Cambria was yelling, "I see the Statue of Liberty...I see the Empire State Building...Wow, NYC is gargantuan!", while Avery was pointing out the window, making loud noises at birds. It was wonderful! :-)
However, the best moment came shortly after driving through Manhattan. I was feeling a little sad at missing another week at our home church, Presbyterian Church of New Providence. The contemporary worship there is so refreshing and I was longing for a chance to sing out praises to my God. Then, one of our family's favorite songs came on the cd playing in the car -- Hillsong's From the Inside Out. Jeff and I were singing along with the song when I noticed that, not only was Cambria singing with us, but Avery was also singing the tune. What a wonderful sound to hear all of us praising God together!!! It brought tears to my eyes, and was one of my favorite moments as a parent.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Two weeks ago, Jeff's Aunt Dotty passed away. She was unlike any other woman I've ever known...well, that is except her daughters, who have many of her characteristics. She was a strong woman who valued God, family and country above all else. Her life reflected her values, and still continues to be an inspiration to all of us. Above, she is pictured at Cambria's Red Egg party in August 2003.
