Michael Goes to the Park!

This weekend we actually had NOTHING to do! This was such a nice change of pace and we enjoyed running errands and hanging out together as a family. The weather was also very nice and not as humid as it has been which meant we could actually play outside! Saturday afternoon we decided to take a walk (with our new double stroller) to the park so that Mary Pat could burn off some energy and we could all enjoy some fresh air.

This was actually Michael's first trip to the park where he wasn't sleeping and he really seemed to enjoy himself. He loved kicking back in his spacious new stroller seat and he even seemed to enjoy swinging with Daddy. Of course, once Michael was on the "big" swing with Daddy, Mary Pat had to be on the big swing too. However, she wanted to swing all by herself and held on very tight just like Mommy told her to! it was a great afternoon and we look forward to many more park trips as the fall weather sets in.

We would also like to thank our friends Michael and Susan Moriello for Michael's very hip Led Zeppelin onesie!

Michael modelling his his rock and roll style!
He was a happy boy in the new double stroller!
Swinging with Daddy

Mary Pat had to get in on the "big swing" action next to Michael and Daddy!

Such a big girl!

Mommy and Michael (who is getting tired and therefore getting the "jolly eyes").

Mary Pat taking a ride on Daddy's shoulders on the way back from the slide.

The two worn out kiddos posing in front of the park sign.

4th of July!

I know this post is really late but I actually forgot that I hadn't posted these pictures. Oh well, things got busy once I went back to work. We had a wonderful 4th of July celebrating the day with a BBQ/Pool party at the McCarthy's house in Huntington with the Simon Family, Kelly & Kevin, Al & Rosette, and Al's sister Kristen and her boys. Mary Pat and Michael had a blast and we enjoyed good food and fun! Enjoy more pictures here!
Mary Pat in one of her many red, white and blue outfits going to school on Thursday. This was the only day she let me take pictures in the morning.
She gets this lovely pose from Mommy! Poor thing stands just like me sometimes. YIKES!

Swimming with Kelly.

Michael chillin' out with his buddy Rosette!

Mommy and Mary Pat can't seem to take a good picture together.

A morning photo shoot. Don't both kids looked thrilled?

Enough pictures Mommy!

Fun Times in July!

July has been a fun-filled month! The month started off with a fun Fourth of July filled with yummy food and swimming with the Simon's, Tillis's and Kelly's! Aunt Shay Baby came to visit us the second weekend in July and we had a blast. Mary Pat was best buddies with Shay the entire weekend and Michael got in some quality snuggle time. Mommy didn't want to see her go and wishes she would just come live with us......haha! Unfortunately, Mommy had to go back to work in July so Michael started going to day care with Mary Pat. So far he seems to be enjoying himself and Mary Pat goes to visit him every day.

Both of the kids are getting so big!! Michael is now three months old and is a very happy baby. He is full of smiles (especially when Mary Pat is loving on him) and like so to coo and blow bubbles. He is also becoming a master at rolling over both ways! This kids is dying to be on the move.

Mary Pat is as silly as ever! We can't believe that she is almost two years old but she is definitely starting to show signs of the "terrible twos". Nothing too bad, just some testing of limits (and Mommy's patience). She can sing her ABC's and count from 1 to 10. She also loves to sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" to her baby brother.

Enjoy the pictures below and a few more at this link!

Trying to capture a smile.
There's a good one!
He was moving a lot so these pictures didn't come out very good.

Mary Pat "helping" Aunt Shay baby give Michael his bottle.

Modelling a new bathing suit at the pool.

Mary Pat and her best buddy Aunt Shay Baby!

In their co-ordinating outfits for Michael's 1st day of day care!

Mary Pat giving Michael one of her famous kisses.

Pool Time for Michael!!

Michael didn't get to experience his first time in the pool until we arrived home from SC. We wanted to wait until after he had a few of his shots and got the okay from our pediatrician. As you can see from the pictures, poor Michael has to wear a lot of pool gear since he can't wear sunscreen yet. Our little irish guy sweats enough without having to be covered, good thing the water cools him off! Daddy and Michael are ready for the pool in their swim shirts.
Trying to figure out what is going on.

I'm hot! Get me in the pool already!

Trip to SC - Part II

Our SC adventures continued into June with a trip to Lake Bowen Fish Camp to eat dinner and feed the ducks. Chuck arrived for the third week were in Spartanburg. We visited Strawberry Hill for a yummy breakfast and went swimming at Hillbrook almost every night!

Chuck was also very excited to finally get to experience Monkey Joe's. We always hear Victoria talk about it so one rainy afternoon we decided to head over and have fun on all the bouncy houses and slides that Monkey Joe's has to offer. I'm not sure who had more fun......Victoria, Mary Pat or Chuck!

We also had a great time visiting the Children's Museum of the Upstate in Greenville. Mary Pat had a BLAST here. It was a wonderful, hands on place and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Upstate.

Unfortunately, we had to head back to New York after almost 3 1/2 weeks in South Carolina. On our drive back, we stopped by Duke to take a look at campus and stayed the night with Aunt Shay baby in DC. We had a wonderful trip and can't wait to head back down south again soon! Here are MANY more pictures! Michael and Nana enjoying Lake Bowen.

Mary Pat decided to eat the bread instead of giving it to the ducks.

Rocking while we wait for our table at Strawberry Hill.

Singing "Patty Cake".

Swimming with Daddy.

Mary Pat showing off her swimming skills.

The Big Kahuna taking in the view at the pool.

Mary Pat enjoying the flowers at the park.

Taking a rest from running around the park in Morgan Square.

Pointing out something interesting to Leenie.

A cousin hug turned tackle!

Cheese!

Daddy and Mary Pat in the Sesame Street bouncer at Monkey Joe's.

Going down a slide at Monkey Joe's.

Ready to slide.

Action shot.

Wheeeeeeeee!!!!!!

Shopping at the Bilo market at the Children's Museum of the Upstate.

Mary Pat really liked the ginger snaps.

Checking out.

Mary Pat loved this ball machine!

Leenie and Mary Pat checking out the action in Nana's front yard.

Beating up Uncle Knox.