Low Tide

After Chloe's successful doctor visit, I took the kids to low tide at our semi-local beach.   

I told Daddy it was too georgous for him to sit out another day at the beach - so Daddy joined us for low tide at 9:30 this morning.

 

Do you see what I mean - this picture just reflects "peaceful" to me.  

Please forward my mail to the beach :-)

Desert people

Today at dinner Matteo told us that he knows a lot of desert people visit the beach.  I knew where he was going with this, but played along anyway - - asking how he knew, he says "because a lot of people at the beach have brown faces."  I think Matteo is starting to recognize that we are not all the same.

Chilling

Enjoying some quiet time today

Nanny's gift  to Chloe was a hit!

NYC

To be honest after Chloe's party we went next door for our neighbor's 1st birthday party - - - so waking today the house looked as if. ..... well we just hosted a birthday party.  So with leftover food in hand I suggested a trip to NYC.

We enjoyed the central park zoo

Then we headed to Central Park where Matteo loves to climb the rocks

 

Moving forward from this activity included more wining than I care to remember on Matteo's part as he could have stayed here all day.

We then ventured to a sprinkler park - much to matteo's joy came with more rocks to climb.

 

The views and skyline are nothing short of breathtaking.

Truly the greatest City I have yet to experience.

Chloe May was tickled pink to hug so many of the characters we read about.

Matteo & Chloe's first trip to Times Square.

S U C C E S S

Chloe May turns 3!

And so it is today that our Dolly turned 3 years old.



 The day started joyous, waking to Nanny and Poppi having slept over.  We dressed early in anticipation of Chloe's friends coming over to celebrate. 

It was a Blessing to have both sets of grandparents able to attend.

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Our friends the E family & Ms. Marisa and Aunt Jen brought their well wishes also.

 

We included a new friend: Clara - who is Matteo's preschool friend Charlie's sister.  

And of course the neighbors on either side of us are always welcomed.

We played two silly, fun games: pin the tail on the donkey and popping the balloons.  Easy - simple - both of which produced laughs.  

The menu was light: finger sandwiches.

And Chloe May picked out her own outfit - complete with blue because as she will tell you "blue is my favorite color."  

And when all was said and done - we all climbed into bed with Chloe and snuggled.

Thanks to all who contributed to Chloe's special day.

Peace

After a 3 minute dental appointment, we arrived at the beach earlier than expected, 

 

and found peace.

 

Truly are Blessed for the beautiful area in which we live.

booty slap

While I care  not for the name of this song and dance- the fact that Matteo and Chloe are playing nicely has me gushing with joy.

Happy August.