June 16, 2012 - H2O

Summer isn't summer without visiting Splash.  A pass to this place is a must with these guys.  It is a fun exursion, soooo close, and a great go-to activity when we have nothing else planned.

June 13, 2012 - Oh, the Places You'll Go! "Yearbook"

I love the wisdom-filled Dr. Seuss classic Oh, the Places You'll Go! Last month on

Pinterest, I came across this fabulous idea to do for the boys with the book click here.  In a nutshell, you get each of your child's teachers to sign the book from PreK-12th grade.  The boys' preschool teachers, Mrs. Melissa and Mrs. Lauren, were the first to autograph their yearbooks. I admit that I am a sentimental chic, but I can't help but think what an unbelievable gift to the boys this will be on their graduation day... a gift 14 years in the making :)

June 15, 2012 - Day 2 of Summer 2012

Day one was filled with errands but today we made sure to get out to the Uptown library and have fun in Central park.

I love that they LOVE going to the library.

 

They wanted to take their books to the park.
They "read" and then played.

 

Anthony taking a break from playing.



June 10, 2012 - Meira's Bat Mitvah

Oh how I miss my Kiva and her family.  She is one of those people I unfortunately don't see often, but when I do, our conversation and love illuminates the room.  Meira's Bat Mitvah brought these two college friends together for some well overdue time together. Our children rekindled their friendships and played so happily together that it made me wish they lived closer to each other. Portland is now their new home; I guess Oregon is this family's next destination.

Ki and Me forever

Meira and Auntie Lin

Adam the Rockstar

Adam and Auntie Lin

Cotton Candy

Disco Daniel

Anthony has talent

The Adler Boys and Mama Ki

June 9, 2012 - King-of-the-Day Daniel

Today's King of the Day was Daniel.  I think I am really liking this K.O.D. idea.  It has easily resolved the battles over who: sits next to me, who goes first, who sleeps next to me,  who plays with the IPad first, who picks the show to be watched etc.  The letter "D" or "A" is on every square of the monthly calendar, which is a good thing because some days are so crazy around here that I can't remember whose day it is.  When amnesia sets in, quirky Anthony is quick to take me over to the calendar and say, "Let's check, Mommy."  I've noticed this conveniently happens on his days :)  Today Little Daniel slowly woke up, and as his sleepy eyes fluttered open, he immediately said, "Mama, it my day." This was affirmation that this problem-solving technique is something that they enjoy and look forward to as well. Today's king got to go to a Madagascar themed workshop at Lowe's with me.

June 3, 2012 - Angels It Is!

Daniel and I have been faithful Yankees and Mets fans respectively since our days in New York. For this reason, it is hard to make room for another team into our vocabulary.  However, the fact of the matter is, we have children who were born on the West Coast and deserve to grow up with a "home team" as we did.  It seems unfair to only catch a few games a year to see the Yankees and Mets play. As of today, our sons have adopted the Angels.

* Today's game was the result of a fundraiser for Mikey and Lelani's little league.  The seats were Godawful (nosebleed) but the company was great :) The Halos played the Texas Rangers and lost 7 to 3.

Let's go Angels.... as long as they aren't playing the Yankees, Son!



Daniel's 1st game as an Angel fan



Leah and Marlo

 

The DeAndas



May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than BBQ's and the official kick off to summer. It is the day to remember our military personnel who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I took the boys to Rose Hills today to place flowers on various graves waving the flag. I had no particular military grave to visit. However, I saw a man and his wife placing flowers down where a flag stood. He said they were for his father, a veteran named Les. I told him why we were here; he thanked me for being one of the "few who remember the meaning of the day." We shook hands, my boys waved, and we were on our mission. As I walked the grassy field, I couldn't help but wonder about the life story of each of these men. My thoughts were interrupted as Anthony said, "Mama, I see a flag." We made our way across the tiny street and went over to a flag belonging to Glen Cokely.  I laid a flower on his grave, said thank you, and continued walking in the same row.  What a surprise just a few feet ahead. To be continued....



Glen Cokley - Korea

 

Raul Montes - Vietnam