Choo choo!

Always nice to see dad during the day... especially if it invloves a ride on the train! Taffe was fascinated with the train. Up and down, on and off, until it started to move. The 2nd lap around I saw the worry lines on T's face. Maybe he was just worried he'd never get off? Alas, I see many more train rides in our future.

Giggles

Everyone needs a smile on a rainy day. Here are some giggles with cousins Lilly, Emma, and Anna.

Happy Birthday Cousin!

Cousin Charlie is now 1! Taffe and Christopher stayed home as to avoid spreading the germs to the rest of the family. Charlie was hammin' it up with smiles and lots to say. And he love his cupcake... at least throwing the icing right onto the floor. Nice work, Charlie!

Smiles Through it All

We've had a rough few days. Taffe has a brutal cold which I supppose shouldn't be that surprising considering how much travel we did this month. But, in the moments when he's not fussy and demanding 2 pacifiers, we get some great smiles.

Hanging with my Friends

We started off the sunny day with snack with friends. I couldn't believe they all sat there so nicely! Taffe, Belle, Carter and Reagan look like BIG kids!

In the afternoon, we had more sunshine with Charlie. Lots of love given all around, including a kiss between the cousins!

Look at how adorable Charlie is in his UVA ballcap! Taffe was a bit jealous of his cousin's style and tried to swipe the hat a few times.

Milwaukee!

Taffe and I headed to the great state of Wisconsin where he met cousins, aunties and his great-grandma Buscia. He LOVED his cousins, Lilly, Anna, and Emma. They had him laughing uncontrollably.

We ate dinner with Rachel and Janet. Taffe loved meeting mom's cousins!

We visited with Buscia at the nursing home. He just loved it there! He had so much attention and huge halls to wander around.

Taffe and his grandma and her sisters. Taffe's great aunties provided lots of entertainment for him.

And who knew the bathroom n the hotel would give him so much to explore?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

12 moms and 15 little leprachauns! Whew! We sure had a very fun and lucky day!

Been Around the World...

Actually, just New England, which was quite a significant trip. 10 days, stops in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New York, with several hours spent in the car. Christopher was with us on the weekends, which still gave us our longest time apart from dad ever.
Doing laundry with Papa.

After a weekend in CT, we drove up to Aunt Pam's in Hampton Falls, NH. We were in the country, and it was wonderful. I could let Taffe run around without fear of him going into the street. Cousin Frank even brought down the roller coaster out of the barn. Taffe was in heaven.

Taffe met his first dog, Lucky whom he LOVED. And cousin Megan also introduced him to guinea pigs which Taffe patted quite aggressively.

Taffe and I with the Conants. Taffe had no idea he had so many cousins!

Taffe with his Grandpa Ernie's memorial bench.

There was a covered bridge and a farm right up the road. Taffe loved just walking and exploring without having to hold my hand.

After a few days in NH, we headed back down to CT to meet Uncle Tim. Taffe found a new obsession... Easter eggs. He took them out of the display and wasn't too keen on putting them back.

The next night Daddy came to CT. Can you see how happy they are to be together again?

3rd and final stop: Ossining, NY. Taffe just wanted to do whatever his cousins were doing.

Bedtime requires lots of hands.

cousins <3

Taffe has learned to kiss... everything. Toys, books, you,... and himself!

Love for themselves. Captured the egocentrism of this age perfectly.

Great times with all of our family. Next stop: Wisconsin. Off this weekend!

Welcome, Little Lucy!

Dear Lucy,
You are so tiny you make me feel like a big boy! You didn't touch any of my toys and you are a great sleeper.
Even though you are only 4 weeks old, I think I love you already.

If you're half as funny and caring as your mom, we'll have a fabulous friendship. Love, Taffe

PS- I promise not to scream the next time you're over during a diaper change.

Monkey Business

Surveying his kingdom...
On a mission: Will climb OVER McKenna if that's the fastest way out.

Whee!!!!

Very territorial of the roller coaster car, but Prince Taffe did let Charlie push him around.

Ahhhh!!! (Cue in Tarzan yell.) King of Monkey Business!

Monkeying Around

Taffe loves his new bath towel since he can instantly escape and toddle around the house yelling at the top of his lungs.

You should come over sometime at 7PM. You never know what mess is about to unfold or which way the mood pendulum will swing. :)