Merry Christmas

Brynn had a wonderful Christmas this year.

Even though she is still very much afraid of Santa, she enjoyed opening all of her gifts...and had great reactions to all of them. She was very lucky to get so many wonderful presents and even loved the ones from Santa!!

Christmas Tree

We went to Seasons Four in Lexington for our christmas tree this year. Brynnie enjoyed seeing Santa Claus and Elmo (though she only wanted to watch them from afar). She also got her face painted and a kitten shaped balloon. She had so much fun with all of those activities that she didn't even want to help pick out our tree!

New Hiding Spot

One morning we couldn't find Brynn anywhere (and we don't have a big house!)...we finally heard her and she popped out of our dry sink. She had folded herself into the bottom of it and shut the door!

We had her do it a few days later so that we could get a picture...check her out below:

Happy Thanksgiving

Brynnie had a great Thanksgiving this year...and especially had fun wishing everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving today!"

Trick or Treat

This was Brynnie's first year to go trick or treating. We went with her friends Max and Zack.

We were surprised at how quickly she caught on...after a few houses she was racing down the street for the next one and scooping up as much candy as she could at every door. Thankfully she was a good girl and said "trick or treat" and "thank you." She also obliged, if asked, to demonstrate what a bumble bee says "buzzzzzzz...."

Happy Halloween

Brynn celebrated Halloween for the past few days, wearing festive gear....this picture is from this afternoon.

Apple Picking

This afternoon we went to Shelburne Farm in Stow for apple picking. As reported, the apples this year are HUGE. We brought home a lot of variety: Macoun, Red Delicious, Spencer, Ida Red, and McIntosh...

We also saw goats, sheep, a llama...had some candy apples...checked out the pumpkins and pony rides. Brynnie had a blast! She ate her way through the orchard - is anyone surprised?

Driving Miss Daisy

Zion got behind the wheel of Brynn's Jeep this weekend. They had a blast and drove so much that they wore out the battery two times!

Make Way for Gardeners

Brynnie and I love to garden in our yard...she especially loves digging the dirt and watering the plants. Here we are with our gardening totes and tools.

Trip to Maine

Sara and Jon joined us for a few days of summer fun in Maine this past week.

The weather was great and we took advantage of it by spending time out on the boat tubing and water skiing. Brynnie also went tubing - she loved it so much she went more than once!


Brynnie is ready!


Click on this one to enlarge - she is having a blast!

Needing to be shielded from the wind.

Playing with Sara.

Brynn turns TWO!

Today we celebrated Brynn's second birthday at the beach. She LOVES the beach so we figured it would be the perfect way to spend her special day.

We were up at Wingearsheek when they opened...and Brynnie went running right into the water as soon as we got there. And she didn't come out until we left after lunch.
It was a great birthday!!


You don't need much more than the beach and a dump truck...


Watching the remote control truck an old man ran around with.


New wheels! Learning how to drive...Barbie Jeep style.

Safety first: helmet and seat belt.

Brynnie gets TWO birthday parties

The day before her birthday, Brynnie celebrated with friends and family at two birthday parties. She had a lot of fun at both...and enjoyed her two birthday cakes - and singing "Happy Birthday" along with everyone!!

Her princess birthday cake.

Got her tatoo on her hand, waiting for her friends

to arrive to the party (party #1).

Obstacle course fun.

Stretching before dancing.


Wet from water play...waiting to go into the last room for cake!

Cake with friends!

The ballpit is always fun.

Party #2 - eating dinner with ZZ.

Posing with Popup and my new adirondack chair.

Singing Happy Birthday with everyone for cake #2.


Stealing all of the border - chocolate bears!

Martha's Vineyard

We were in Martha's Vineyard this weekend and Brynnie loved it.

She was excited for the car ride to the Cape, her first bus ride (from the parking lot to the ferry) was a THRILL since she loves busses, the ferry was a lot of fun, and then the island stay was the perfect touch to the exciting travelling!

She had a blast running through Ron & Cheryl's house and yard...the beach was so much fun. She got over the cold water and loved playing in the huge waves. A great weekend vacation!


Waiting for the ferry and watching people play hackeysack.

First ice cream cone.

Dump truck on the beach - check out all of the tire tracks.