A Good Time

Most weeks I hang out with Anne and her twins, Rory and Cameryn. I met Anne when she and her hubby were living in Bay Ridge. Now, they live in Park Slope, but I manage to get up to see them at least once a week.

Rory and Cameryn are a few days older than Sam, so they've been great playmates.

Unfortunately, the brood is moving again, and this time it's not close enough via subway. They are moving to England.

Anne is from England, and her husband, Matt, is from Whales. They've been in the states for about seven years for work. Because of the work it takes to care for twins, they've decided to go back across the pond to be closer to their families.

I'm bummed, but I completely understand. I'd love to be back in the Midwest.

So, in a few weeks, we will be saying goodbye, with a promise to keep in touch and maybe even visit.

Sam explains to Rory why the Red Sox are the best baseball team ever.

Sam, Rory and Camryn

A Trip to Connecticut

We traveled to Connecticut over the weekend to see friends and attend Rhys Prindle's first birthday party. I worked with Rhys' mom, Michelle, at the Hartford Courant, and we were both pregnant at the same time.

We stayed with our good friends Jim and Chris, whose son, Reid, is a month younger than Sam. I used to work with Jim at the Courant as well.

Enjoy the photos: Connecticut Trip

Grandma Monico, 1927 - 2010

Sad to report Grandma died yesterday, and we're heading up to the Berkshires for the funeral. This photo is quintessential Grandma Monico, smiling, surrounded by light, and ready to head out into the great outdoors, in this case the ski hill at Mount Greylock, circa 1993.

Sam and his books

Where do I begin?

It has been nearly a month since we've last posted anything. We've had a crazy last few weeks. I can't even begin to tell you.....

First of all - the BIG NEWS. Sam is going to be a big brother. Yep, that's right. Dave and I are expecting baby No. 2. Crazy, huh?! This wasn't exactly planned, but it's a blessing nontheless. We heard the baby's heartbeat already, and it seems that everything is progressing well. The due date is Dec. 10.

Second, Sam and I spend about a week in Wisconsin. We were planning on flying home on April 20 to surprise my dad, who turned 60 on the 21st. But our plans were rearranged because of the unexpected death of my uncle Jimmy.

Jimmy's funeral was April 17 in Prairie. Sam and I flew into Chicago on the 16th. It was a sad weekend, but the funeral was an incredible tribute to a kind, generous man.

Sam and I stayed on in Wisconsin the following week, hanging out with family and celebrating my dad's birthday. Sam took him out to lunch on the big day.

Finally, I haven't been feeling well. This new baby is reeking havoc on my eating and sleeping. I fear that is the main reason why I haven't updated this blog in some time.

Here are some photos from our time in Wisconsin. They were taken by my dad, and there are several videos in there too: Sam in Platteville

Sam's Baptism

Sam was baptised on Saturday, April 3, during the Easter Vigil service at Christ Church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Grandma Deb, Grandpa John, Aunt Sue, Cousin Vittoria, Uncle Nathan, Uncle Kyle, Grandma Barb, Aunt Christina and Cousin McKenzie made the trip to attend this special occassion.

We were blessed with good weather and enjoyed a great weekend together.

Photos: Sam's Baptism Weekend