It started with a sleepover with his cousins Then presents and a trip to the library with grandma. Followed by Chuck E. Cheese and pancakes for dinner- his choice!
Happy birthday little man! I hope you know how loved you are!
Category: Family
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Andrew’s 5th Birthday Party
Welcome to the lab for Andrew’s 5th birthday party! We invited 20 (!) of Andrew’s closest friends and cousins for some science experiments, special treats and a lot of fun (and chaos)!
The ‘Lab’ before the mad scientists arrived:
Experimenting!
And the treats!
Happy 5th birthday party Andrew!
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Halloween was just SUPER!
So many superheroes! So many friends! So much fun!
Despite the faces, they had a blast! And they used their super powers to brave the haunted house! Teddy too!
Happy Halloween 2019 from my super family!
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Halloween Parade
The annual school Halloween parade!
Here comes Andrew, aka Spiderman!
And Teddy, our little Batman! Teddy saw me, waved and yelled ‘so you going to the gym, Mommy?!’ I guess I’m a creature of habit…
Class pictures!
After the parade Andrew’s class went trick-or-treating in town. It was so cute and I love that the local businesses gave the kids a special experience…especially if we get rained out tomorrow! I’m also super happy I could sneak away from work to share this experience with Andrew. He held my hand the whole time. Love!
Happy almost- Halloween!
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Carving!
Getting the jack-o-lantern carving in just in time! The boys were all into it until I said they needed to help pull the insides out. Apparently they had no interest in touching the ‘goop.’
So I carved the pumpkin and they decorated theirs with these (genius!) accessories. Think Mr. Potato Head for pumpkins!
They ate donuts while I finished the hard work!
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A Boys Weekend
My solo weekend with the boys. After a bought of pink eye on Friday courtesy of Teddy, we rallied and had a great weekend complete with movie night, soccer, a spooky hayride, dinner at the pizza shop, swim, a trip to Costco (love those free samples) and a playdate with friends!
Movie night! 
I swear they had a great time!
By all accounts, we had a great weekend! It’s really wonderful to get to spend quality time with the boys at home…without the daily rush of school and work. But we’re ready for Daddy to be home!
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Fall Favorites
Apple and pumpkin picking with friends- one of my favorite days each fall!
Happy fall y’all! Bring on the apple cider and pumpkin spice!
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Pizza pizza!
We’ve gotten into making our own pizza recently. It’s easy, the boys can join in the fun, and there is 99.9% chance they will eat it without complaint. Win, win, win!
Plus it’s a good excuse for Andy to put those ‘I used to work in a pizza restaurant when I was a teenager’ skills to use!
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By George, we had a great time!
After a few special days on the farm, we continued north to Lake George, NY for more family R&R!
We stayed at a tiny, laid back, 1940’s resort on Plum Point, a few miles outside of the Lake George Village. A few years ago the hotel owners converted the actual boathouse into a small apartment for guests, aka our home for the next few nights.
It was awesome! Two bedrooms, living room and kitchen just floating on the lake. The views were absolutely stunning! It’s the definition of ‘lake views’ and ‘water front’.
The boys quickly became obsessed with the Minne Ha Ha, an old paddle boat that would make the rounds by our boathouse a few times a day. ‘More whistle, pease!’
One morning we took a ‘hike’ to Shelving Rock falls. Andrew was super into hiking and exploring. He packed snacks and water in his little back pack and was blazing the trail. Meanwhile we had to bribe Teddy every 5 steps with Teddy Grahams and Goldfish. I’ll let you decide which child takes after which parent when it comes to hiking…
Uncertain about sitting on a log for pictures… 
Showing off his ‘hiking muscles’ 
On our last day we rode the Minne Ha Ha, had lunch at the Sagamore Hotel and made good on our promise (aka bribe) to visit the arcade.
A fort named for both of them….sort of. 
Being fancy at the Sagamore 
#boyhappiness 
Before heading home I was determined to get a nice, maybe Christmas card worthy, picture of the boys. Our photo shoot:
And then, they nailed it. Coming soon to a Christmas card near you!
Thanks for the memories Lake George! I’ll dream of our coffee and peaceful mornings together. Until we meet again!
