Playing in Chelsea

Yesterday we went down to Chelsea to the art galleries. After they closed we headed to the nearby playground for Isabella to get some time doing the things she loves to do.

Weekend in CT

Please excuse my horribly clashed outfit and focus on the adorable baby.

Roman, Heather & Devon

Can you see her lips covered in black raspberry ice cream?

She never actually touched an animal that day, but forced me to.

She still says, "maaaa" when she sees a horse, instead of "neigh".

I've been so busy the last few weeks I forgot to post about our wonderful weekend in Connecticut over two weeks ago. While we were there, enjoying the most fantastic weather, we went for a brief hike in the state forest near the Carini Homestead. After our hike we headed to get some yummy homemade ice cream from Robb's Farm. We enjoyed licking our sweet, creamy cones and being entertained by the silly farm animals.

Riverside Park

Isabella enjoying a beautiful day at Riverside Park.

I come in peace...

Isabella loving her balloon. "Ballooo" is one of her first words; along with Mommy, Daddy and ball, of course.

Fun Weekend Photos

I LOVE this photo!

Puddling Around

I never got to finish all my posts on Saturday...It was such a beautiful morning; a bit brisk but very lovely. It had rained a lot during the week so the puddles in Central Park were fantastic. This was Isabella's first experience in puddle playing. As I watched her running through the puddles I tried to remember what it felt like to have water slushing around in my shoes. She seemed more contemplative than ecstatic over the experience.

Expressionist

Diva

She loves her sunglasses. Although she seems to like wearing them more inside rather than out.

Cookie Monster

I'm realizing it is quite impossible to do anything with a toddler around. But I've also been learning that she really likes to help me do things. So with a lot of patience, creativity and redirection we have been working together to make our home wonderful. Here Isabella is helping me make Brian's favorite cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip. Even though we are done with all the measuring and mixing she is signing "more". We'll have to do it again soon, because I really had a great time too.

Pushing Daisies

Enjoying the beautiful daisies Daddy brought home..

Easter Bunny

Isabella loved playing with the bunny. It was so soft and gentle!

Easter Egg Hunt

After the hunt, trying to get the kids to pose together.
Isabella was going to have none of it (aka nap time).

Look at all that loot! Thanks Heather!

Oh Chocolate Bunny! I love you so!

Enjoying the goods

A Perfect Moment

There is nothing quite as sweet as that moment when her whole body relaxes, she sighs and rests.

Gangsta Bella

Watch out a new boss is in town! Isabella loves to wear her daddy's hat and be chauffeured in a little push toy.

Orchid Show

The Orchid Show is going on at the New York Botanical Gardens right now. One Sunday afternoon we went to enjoy the warmth and greenery of the conservatory. I was looking forward to a peaceful, relaxing environment while gazing at the intricate orchids. Instead we encountered masses of people looking to do the same. We felt like cattle being herded through a tropical world. Although it was beautiful and warm, the closterphobic amount of bodies made it impossible to fully enjoy.

MoMA

A new installation piece at the MoMA. Stripes!

The Sleepy Cracker

No joke! We were out strolling on brisk Saturday morning. She was munching on some crackers, I looked down and she was fast asleep with the cracker in her mouth.

It's Oh So Quiet

I need to do some changes on the end of the movie, but I wanted to get it done since my work schedule is about to get really hectic. This movie has been in the works for a couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy it!

Walking Brian to the Subway

This morning when Isabella saw Daddy getting ready to go to work she found and brought me her usual going out apparel (sweater, socks, leggings, shoes). Finding all the items was quite a feat since the house is a mess right now, but she was determined. We bundled her up and walked Daddy to the subway. This is the first morning this winter that we woke up to lots of snow. Isabella has not had a chance to play in snow yet (I don't trust city snow.) but she walked half way home in it and then I carried her the rest of the way. She enjoyed pushing the snow around with her shoe but didn't like that the snow stuck to the top of it. She's been sick lately (and pretty cranky) but seemed to enjoy the time out.

Time with Cousin Sabrina

We had great fun with some family coming to visit us in NYC over the long weekend and then we all headed up to CT. Isabella got to spend time playing with her cousin Sabrina who is 5 months older.