Tuesday, August 27, 2013

2013 - So Far

Hi everybody - it's been a while! Let's skip any discussions about the delay (my parents are busy!) and get right to it.  It's been a good year so far (by seasons):

WINTER 2013

The year started with our annual ski trip to Deer Valley in Park City, UT.  I occupied myself with devices and beverages (requests that my bottle be refilled) on the plane (and deluded my parents into thinking I would nap).


We made it there in one piece!  The next morning - in ski lodge paradise, in pajamas.

The big folks told me all about this stuff called "powder."  Here I am bundled in multiple layers, trying this out.


I wasn't such a fan of the "powder" but Safta was a great sport helping me have my first sledding experience!


Things improved when I discovered this porch swing.


Happy trails!

After all this fresh air and snow, me and my friend Jordyn headed indoors for the apres ski.  I am told this is the best part!


SPRING 2013

Spring commenced with a big milestone - I turned two! This involved celebrating with friends, juice boxes and snacks (which I attempted to hoard)

Unfortunately, I was not allowed to have all these cupcakes to myself.  I had to share!

Turning 2 is very exciting :)

I was so enthused, I tried to start a wave.

Me, Saba and Zayde - they both got a turn with me!

My birthday celebration involved music and egg shakers -- and I was allowed to have a bunch to myself this time.  Birthday boy perks.

I then showed off my smooth moves, circa 1995.

I only had to wear this uncomfortable hat for a few seconds, fortunately. I don't quite see the point of pretending to be a cake when you can eat one!

The warmer weather allowed me to go outside and do "swings and swides" as I like to call them.

Sunshine = sunglasses!

And flowers...

And of course, plenty of snacks.  Look - no jacket!

Hi. Yes, I'm angling for the class of 2022 : )

Climbing trees is great fun.  I take all the credit for this (there is no adult helping me... ahem)

One annoying thing about NYC - the paparazzi can spring up at any moment and try to take my picture.

Lincoln center - seconds before I gave us all a heart attack and tried jumping off the fountain!

More swings and swides

We went to brunch on mother's day.  My mom would argue that she deserves more than one day {likely a whole year!}

SUMMER 2013

Summer brought the opportunity for even fewer layers.

This is me having nudist play time.

We took a trip to Florida in June where it was 90 degrees.  Lots of pool time.



I even made friends - only a little flirtation was required :)

Family time!! After the pool, we met up with our cousins.



We really bonded - and did a group hug before saying goodbye. Until next time!

In July, we visited East Hampton.  I felt so posh!


In addition to the pool, we checked out the beach.  Me, my friend Rose, and some sand.

Life's a beach!




Back home, there was even time for pillow fights


We ended our trip with a visit with dada's coworkers, who also have boys.  We all had a blast taking a ride on a a sailboat transport thingy.


In August, I went to the Ulster County Fair in New Paltz, NY.  Fireman Adam, to the rescue!

Then I fed an animal that appeared to be a goat.  Lots of purell afterwards...

We visited with friends in Fairfield, CT.  I discovered many joys of suburban shopping and did not even have to share!

Me reading about the catipillar hunger crisis.

We even got to go on a boat, on a very beautiful day.

Captain Adam, going 75 knots in a northeast wind.

Photos tend to go better when I am allowed to have a lollypop.

Before the summer ended, I squeezed in more pool time.

This is me, digging for dinosaur bones.

Jordyn and I had great fun getting totally wet.

Ahh, bathing suits - that's better!

I relaxed afterwards in a hammock (which is similar to a swing and swide).

A quick shot of me attempting to swim in the bath, while channeling the Martin Short onion skit from SNL (don't worry if you don't get the reference)

Summer was a blast! What a great 2013 so far... Happy New Year, everyone!