Boys Will Be Boys......

And all I can say is that "boys will be boys"......

Daniel's First Slide Adventure

During our adventure to Brooklyn, we took all the boys to local park, giving Daniel his first slide adventure. Think he enjoyed it???

The Oprisu's Visit

Mike's sister Lori and her family came for a visit last week so Daniel finally got to meet his Aunt Lori, Uncle Jeff and his cousins. (God bless them cause they drove all the way from Kansas even with these crazy gas prices!) Though it was a world wind, Daniel did great and it was awesome to see Mike's family.


During their visit we went to the Bronx Zoo. (Go on Wednesday since it is technically free - you just have to make a donation. Leave it to Mike to get all nine of us in for $5.00. Talk about a good deal!) Somehow I don't remember the Zoo being as huge as it was and having the ability to get so close to the animals. (People included.) All and all, a very good day.

Since we were crazy enough to go the Bronx Zoo when it's "Free" we took everyone into Brooklyn to see Mike's other sister, Angie.

And only in the city do you see someone walking their pet pigs....

Get a backdrop like this...

Get views like this from your rooftop.........

And smiles that last a lifetime.....

Our First Week Home...

Our first week home as a "normal" family has been great. We kept this past week a "quiet" week featuring no appointments and just us, which worked out great. Daniel seems to have adjusted back into his home fantastically and we have enjoyed being able to see family and friends. Daniel once again made his "debut" at a party hosted by our friends The Mandel's and was greeted with tons of smiles.


Though the week did feature catching up on stuff, we got a chance to plant some flowers. As you can see, Daniel helped by supervising ...

We are eagerly waiting the arrival of the Oprisu's (Mike's sister Lori's family) for a visit. Kudos to them for driving all the way from Kansas to see us. Hopefully the week will feature some fun items on the agenda.

TTFN.....(For those of you who are Tigger fans you know what that stands for. For all others, Ta Ta For Now)

Happy Memorial Day!

In honor of our new found freedom and Memorial Day we went to the Wyckoff Memorial Day parade this morning. We met up with our friends Evelyn, Kevin and Jay and Daniel appeared to have enjoyed his first parade. He even danced a little in his stroller when the bands went by. The parade was quite good and we even got treats as the members of this parade passed out candy and bubbles to the kids. Here are some photos from this morning's parade....

"Is the Parade Coming or What?"

"Everyone Loves a Parade"

"All American Boy"

Happy Memorial Day and please remember to thank a veteran today. Here's to a fun summer......

Dirty Little Laugh

Daniel has acquired a new laugh. Watch and listen.....

Look's Who's Crawling...

Look Who Turned the Big One!

Daniel turned the BIG ONE yesterday and he had a blast. He got to enjoy it at home and had some very good friends and family come by and celebrate it with him. As you can see, he enjoyed his big day.....

"All Smiles with Aunt Anne"

"Hanging with my Godparents."
"Don't Tell Mom but When are We Going to Play Golf, Uncle Jeff?"

"Getting Ready To Have Some Birthday Cake"

"Birthday Cake is Good Stuff"

"My Future Prom Date Kira"

Daniel has settled back in at home and seems to be enjoying his new found freedom. We will see what year two brings cause God knows year one was certainly interesting. Enjoy your day and Happy Memorial Day!!

Daniel - I Don't Think We Are In Ohio Anymore!!

WE ARE HOME!! We got back tonight at 8:00 p.m. after a marathon trip home. Thanks to Mike's lead foot and Daniel sleeping for most of the trip we made it home in under 10 hours. We have to say, it is a little weird to be home - a good weird - but weird. KC (our dog) seemed happy to see us but we will see how long that last since Daniel can now cry and is much more mobile than a month ago.

Daniel turns the "Big One" on Sunday and how we will celebrate it, we are not sure, but we are truly happy to in our own home to celebrate this huge milestone. Check back for pictures on Sunday.

Thanks again for reading and Enjoy your Friday!!! We certainly will.....