Hunter's Castle

Boardwalk

2011-08-14T11:01:00.003-05:00

Last night, we met Granny and Grandpa McElwain, Brody and Ryan at the boardwalk in Point Pleasant. Despite the crowds, we went on some rides and had ice cream.

Animal Kingdom

2011-08-14T10:52:00.003-05:00

For years now, my mom has wanted to take me to Animal Kingdom Zoo. We finally went and we will never go back. The zoo is off the highway in Burlington County. It is a strange, home made collection of animals that I am pretty sure are all illegal or were ordered on the internet. You can feed all the animals from monkeys to giraffes to ostriches this bag of food you purchase. The bag of food contains animal crackers, pop corn and peanuts. I really think PETA needs to get in there and shut the place down!

OCM 2011

2011-08-14T10:50:00.001-05:00

Boy do I have some catching up to do...

Every summer we head down to Ocean City, Maryland with Granny and Grandpa McElwain and my cousins. This year we had perfect weather. We played on the beach, went to the rides and checked out the playground. I loved playing with my McElwain cousins!

beach day!

2011-07-03T19:23:00.003-05:00

The other day, we finally made it down the shore! Parker and Macie joined us for the day as we played in the sand, splashed in the water and soaked up some sun. My mommy had a smile on her face the whole time!

4th party

2011-07-03T19:17:00.004-05:00

Last night, we had a bbq/pool party with some friends to celebrate the 4th of July. We had a blast splashing around in the pool, eating yummy treats and then my dad had some fireworks that he set off and we watched the annual Lawrence Township fireworks.

cousin and birthday fun!

2011-07-03T19:10:00.004-05:00

Last weekend cousin Rebecca came to visit from California. We had so much fun playing, shopping and celebrating my moms birthday with a family party. I wish Rebecca did not live so far away. I also got to spend some time with my cousins Sara and Rachel who were visiting from Maryland.

Last Day of Preschool

2011-06-09T19:41:00.003-05:00

It's been awhile... I promise to get some Disney pics posted soon...

Until then, on Monday was my last day of Preschool. I cant believe a year has gone by. I had so much fun at school and can not wait for camp.

At school we had a un-graduation show for the 4 friends that are off to kindergarten. We also sang some songs, had a pizza party, and celebrated the summer birthdays.

Eastover

2011-04-25T19:21:00.003-05:00

The last two weeks have been filled with Passover and Easter celebrations. I had a seder at school (working on getting some pics) and then we did a seder with our friends The Lightmans. We celebrated Easter with an egg hunt at Granny and Grandpa McElwains, egg dying in our underwear and then another hunt with Bubbe and Pop.

YSC Volunteer of the Year

2011-04-25T19:16:00.004-05:00

Last week, my mommy was named YSC Volunteer of Year. We went to a brunch in Manayunk and she was awarded a glass award, flowers and a beautiful handmade card. I am so proud of her!

Let's Play Ball!

2011-04-03T10:36:00.003-05:00

This week was opening day for our Tball team "The Phillies." We got rained out the week before and the weather was not much better this week. I had a lot of fun fielding, running the bases and hitting the ball.

Purim!

2011-03-20T18:03:00.005-05:00

PURIM: A Holiday of Reversals
Purim is the most carnivalesque Jewish holiday. It is a day when norms are subverted and reversed to commemorate the reversal of fortune recorded in the Book of Esther. Purim is celebrated with drinking, dressing up, and satirical performances, all recalling the evil decrees of Haman that were ultimately overturned.

To celebrate Purim, we started with a school costume parade and musical performance on Friday. We then noshed on some hamentaschen cookies.

We also went to the annual Purim carnival where we played games and won prizes and of course took home a goldfish! This year we have two that are living in a gladware and they are both named Nemo!

the final 4th party

2011-03-09T20:08:00.003-05:00

sorry for the delay... I think we celebrated my birthday for a whole month! Granny and Grandpa McElwain had a birthday party for me complete with balloons and ice cream cake. All my cousins were there to celebrate!

Celebration at school

2011-02-20T17:09:00.003-05:00

It seems like we have been celebrating my birthday for weeks! On Friday, Mommy and Joseph came to my school for shabbat and a birthday celebration. Mommy brought munchkins and mini brownie cup cakes for us to enjoy. Since it was my birthday I got to drink the "wine" from the kiddush cup. After the treats, all my friends asked me questions about my favorite things and then each of my class mates drew a pictures in my giant card. It is good to be 4!

Happy 4th Birthday Hunter!

2011-02-17T18:55:00.002-05:00

To celebrate my 4th birthday, we went to The Crayola Factory. I watched how crayons were made, colored on the giant side walk, drew on the walls, made some art projects and of course visited the gift shop.

The celebration continued with dinner at Red Robin with Bubbe and Pop and then ice cream cake! It was a great day.

Fireman 4th Birthday Party

2011-02-06T17:53:00.003-05:00

sorry for the long delay in posts...

Yesterday we had my 4th birthday party. It was held at the fire house in Newtown. We got to make fire truck cookie creations, fire badges, the fire man did a little show and tell, we hit a pinata and then sparky the fire dog came out.

I am so happy so many of my friends and family were able to help me celebrate! I still have another 9 days before I turn 4 but this was a great start!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T19:03:00.003-05:00

To ring in the new year, we had our 3rd annual play group party. The Fishbein's hosted with a great night full of food, music, and an early count down!

Christmas

2011-01-02T18:53:00.005-05:00

Christmas was so much fun. Santa brought me everything I asked for including a giant fire truck, a piece for my train that goes ding ding ding, a new bike, and of course a recycle truck!

We celebrated at our house in the morning, bubbe and pops house that night and we also celebrated Josephs birthday. The next day we went to granny and grand pops to celebrate and coming home we drove into the snow storm giving us over a foot of snow.

I am already asking when Christmas is again!

giant gingerbread man!

2011-01-02T18:52:00.002-05:00

here is the giant gingerbread man that daddy and I decorated!

Baker Holiday Party

2011-01-02T18:50:00.002-05:00

Every year, daddy's work has a holiday party for kids and Santa always makes an appearance. This year the fun game was "chase the elves." I am not sure who has more fun running around the office, the little kids or the employees dressed as elves!

breakfast with the guy in red

2010-12-19T11:37:00.003-05:00

This morning we went to my favorite place, Fedora and had breakfast with Santa. I had Santa hat pancakes and hot chocolate. I also reminded Santa once again of the gifts I want him to bring.

Polar Express

2010-12-19T11:16:00.002-05:00

Last weekend, I went on the Polar Express Train at the Strausburg Railroad. I met my granny and grandpa there and off we went. The train took us to the North Pole and back. Santa walked around and handed out a toy and there were some carolers and musicians playing holiday songs. It was nice to see Santa and share a photo but I was more in love with the conductor!

Hanukkah

2010-12-19T11:13:00.003-05:00

sorry for the delay...

Hanukkah came early this year! We celebrated by making latkes with Bubbe, going to Hanukkah Wonderland with Parker and Macie, and I had a party at school. We sang lots of Hanukkah songs and did dances and then had latkes and doughnuts.

I also have become a master at driedel and learned some Hebrew along the way. My dad calls me the "jew in training"!

Holidays at Sesame Place

2010-11-28T20:17:00.003-05:00

To kick off the holiday season, we went to Sesame Place for their Holiday Party. I got to go on some of the rides in the freezing cold and had some pictures taken with Cookie and Elmo. Mommy liked the discount in the warm gift shop!

Thanksgiving

2010-11-28T20:12:00.005-05:00

Last week my school had a Thanksgiving feast. We sang songs, had all sorts of good food like cupcakes, cookies, muffins, apple cider and I think I saw a vegetable in there! I got to show mommy the turkey center piece I made her as well as my place mat and feather hat.

I am thankful that my mommy could be there and she tells me everyday she is thankful for me!

Halloween

2010-11-28T20:09:00.002-05:00

I know my mom is a little behind but she was busy the past 4 weeks...

Halloween was so much fun this year. I went to Josephs school for a parade and party, I went to Bubbe and Pop Pops neighborhood parade, I went to Trick a more on Sycamore in Newtown, then the Ladermans annual Boo Brunch and lastly trick or treat with some friends. The UPS man sure got around!

Halloween at the Library

2010-10-30T13:32:00.003-05:00

Halloween is here and we are busy! We started with a parade at the library with my friend Luke. Then I went and walked in the parade at my cousin Josephs school.

McElwain October Birthday party

2010-10-30T13:28:00.003-05:00

Last week we went to visit my Granny and Grandpa in York. October is a busy month with birthdays for Abby, Brody, Granny and Dave.

Curious George Live

2010-10-30T13:24:00.002-05:00

Last week, my parents took me to see my favorite monkey, Curious George, live on stage! In the musical George wanted to help his friend the chef win the great meatball contest. George flew to Rome and entered the meatballs and the chef won! I love that monkey!

Field Trip!

2010-10-24T16:05:00.003-05:00

Last weekend my school had our first field trip. We went to Shady Brook Farms! We took a hayride out to the pumpkin patch and picked pumpkins, went on the moon bounce, rode bikes and saw the animals.

Tour de Pink

2010-10-08T15:21:00.003-05:00

Last weekend we kicked off our new family favorite, pinktober! The weekend started with daddy riding 80 miles for YSC. From there mommy headed off to The Butterfly ball and finally we walked with some of our favorite friends and family in the race for the cure!

First day of preschool!

2010-09-16T19:36:00.004-05:00

On Monday, I started preschool. I started off sad that a school bus was not picking me up! I go to school three mornings a week. After my initial scream for my mommy, i was just fine. Lots of my friends are in my class. We had a great time making Rosh Hashana cards and for snack we had apples and honey.

The most exciting part of all is wearing a back pack.

century for the cure

2010-09-16T19:33:00.002-05:00

For the second year, my daddy rode 100 miles to put an end to cancer. I got to ride through the finish line with him. I think the more exciting part was the fire truck that we could play on. God daddy! So proud of you.

happy 2nd birthday macie

2010-09-16T19:32:00.003-05:00

last weekend, macie had a my little pony party at tehrune orchards, one of my favorite places. We got to ride the tractors, feed the animals and go on a pony ride!

last beach day

2010-09-16T19:30:00.002-05:00

last week bubbe and pop pop took Joseph and I down the shore for the final beach day. Even though it was a little windy, we still had a blast! So sad to say good bye to summer.

Northampton, Mass and Boston

2010-09-06T10:04:00.005-05:00

A few weeks ago I went with Bubbe, Pop and Mommy to see cousin Rebecca graduate Smith College in Northampton, Mass. While there, I went to the Eric Carle Museum. It had a library where we read books and did puzzles, an art room where I got to paint with Pop and a beautiful gallery of illustrations.

On the way to pick daddy up from the train, we stopped at The Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden in Springfield, Mass. They had about 6 gigantic sculptures based on the different Dr. Seuss books.

We also went to Rebecca's graduation and I finally got to meet my Uncle Tom and cousin Jeff. I had so much fun with them both.

From there we went to Boston for a few days. We walked around Newbury Street, Little Italy, Fanueil Hall on the first day. The second day it rained so we went to the New England Aquarium where I got to touch all sorts of slimy ocean dwellers. We had dinner in Copley Square and our last day we stopped in Cambridge so I could get something at the Curious George book store.

It was a great trip. Here are some pics. I will post the link to the whole album.

3.5 birthday party!

2010-08-15T15:15:00.003-05:00

We love something to celebrate! The other day was our annual half birthday celebration! Several of Hunters friends came over for a beach party! Sadly, the weather did not cooperate but the kids still had a great time. We have octopus hummus, fruit flowers, sail boat sandwiches, beach cupcakes and sand pudding! It was a great day with great friends!

another beach day!

2010-08-15T15:00:00.003-05:00

we have had some amazing weather this summer and that means lots of beach days! last week i had the best beach day with my cousin joseph, bubbe and pop! we had so much fun digging in the sand for hours!

ocm 2010

2010-08-06T20:31:00.001-05:00

Last week was our annual Ocean City, Maryland beach trip. I got to spend several days with the McElwain cousins, Aunt Shari, Uncle Erik and Granny and Grandpa. I got lots of beach time in as well as some swimming in the pool, rides on the boardwalk, playground time, mini golf and a trip to Rehoboth. It was so much fun. Thanks Granny and Grandpa!

Birthday party with Aunt Crystal

2010-07-25T18:49:00.002-05:00

Today was my annual birthday celebration with Aunt Crystal. We like to celebrate with her in the summer.

It started off with a great morning at the pool and then she made me a delicious lunch filled with yummy snacks my parents do not buy and then a cake! But what party at Aunt Crystals would be complete without presents. I got a new fireman outfit!! Thanks Aunt Crystal. We love you!

decorate your own cupcake!

2010-07-25T18:43:00.003-05:00

The other night Mia, Jack and I went to Around the Kitchen Table in Pennington where we decorated our own cupcakes. We got to pick our favorite colors icing and then some fun sprinkles. I also loved eating all the sugar before dinner.

We then went out to dinner where Mia and I had to take several potty trips to check everything out and off to the playground!

West Coast Visitor

2010-07-25T18:41:00.002-05:00

Last weekend cousin Rebecca was here for a visit. I love when Rebecca is here because she lets me play with her iphone! I can't wait to visit her at school in a few weeks.

beach day

2010-07-11T15:39:00.004-05:00

Good thing i like the beach as much as my mom! This week we had a special beach day with pop pop and his friend Dean. I had so much fun and got in a little world cup practice!

Mommy tells me that when she was little, she had beach trips with pop pops friend, too!

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-11T15:32:00.002-05:00

For 4th of July we had a swim party at my house with Bubbe and Pop and then i went with Parker and Macie to see the fireworks at Sesame. I liked the fireworks much better when my ears were covered!

Huner and the city!

2010-07-11T15:30:00.004-05:00

I finally got to ride the train to NYC! I went with Bubbe and Pop to see my mommy turn into a super model! I loved the train and announcing each stop and it is great they have monkey bars! I got to check out Chelsea Market and the roof top deck of the photo studio. I really want to go back again and see more sights!

Beach Day!

2010-06-26T15:47:00.004-05:00

Nothing says summer like a trip down the shore! I had a great day with Bubbe and Pop. I just love the water this summer and could not get enough. I am ready to go back this week! (I get the love of the beach from my mommy)

Jack and the Giant

2010-06-26T15:45:00.003-05:00

Yesterday Elle, Harper and I enjoyed the play Jack and the Giant at the Open Air Theater in Washington Crossing. The play was performed by children for children. It was a bit hot but we had fun!

Sesame Time!

2010-06-26T15:42:00.004-05:00

To stay cool during the heat wave we went to Sesame Place with our friends Luke and Chase.

Summer Camp

2010-06-26T15:40:00.003-05:00

Last week I started summer camp at Har Sinai. I had no problem saying good bye to mommy when she dropped me off. The theme of this week was teddy bears! We did a teddy bear craft, had a teddy bear snack and splashed in the pool.

Dutch wonderland

2010-06-20T14:55:00.004-05:00

Yesterday we had a "wonderful" day at dutch wonderland. We went with Granny and Grandpa McElwain and cousin Brody and Ryan. Dutch Wonderland is an amusement park in the heart of Lancaster County. It has lots of rides, both wet and dry, for younger kids. The highlight was the 2 train rides, and watching the Thomas the Tank Train show. We also splashed and went on water slides, a boat ride, roller coaster, trucks and many more! It was a perfect family day out!

playground playdate

2010-06-20T14:42:00.003-05:00

Thursday was the first time my "original" playgroup all played together in a very long time. we went to veterans park and had a blast at the playground. my mom was in love with the rubber ground!

Howell Living Farm

2010-06-12T19:28:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I went with my adopted playgroup to Howell Living Farm. It is farm that is just like it was in the 1900's complete with horses, pigs and sheep. We went inside the chicken coop, stables and got close to the smelly pigs! Then ended with a picnic lunch.

taking it to the street

2010-06-06T20:06:00.002-05:00

On Saturday night Sycamore Street in Newtown had a street fair. Though the street fair was a huge let down, the free horse drawn carriage ride was a blast!

field day!

2010-06-06T20:04:00.002-05:00

Back to Joseph's school on Friday for field day. Pop and I did the chicken race with Joseph but the best part was the Popsicle at the end!

Cousin Rebecca was also here for a visit and got to come along and cheer the white team on!

Splish Splash

2010-06-06T20:01:00.003-05:00

It is time to enjoy the hot weather! I went over to my friends Parker and Macie's house to splash around in their pool! It felt so good on a 90 degree afternoon!

Nanny Goat

2010-06-06T19:58:00.003-05:00

We have had a busy week! On Thursday, Joseph's class had their end of year play. Joseph was a troll under the bridge in the play Nanny Goat. He did an excellent job!

After the play, his class had a little party filled with all sorts of sugary treats!

Garden shopping with Granny

2010-05-31T18:41:00.002-05:00

This weekend Granny and Grandpa McElwain came for a visit. We went to some garden stores in Pt. Pleasant and then had lunch in Stockton.

Bike Safety Day

2010-05-09T18:59:00.002-05:00

Yesterday morning I went to Bike Safety day. I was fitted for a new bike helmet, rode my bike around the safety track and explored a fire truck.

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

2010-05-07T19:48:00.002-05:00

Today was another day of nature! We went with some of our friends to Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. When we arrived we got a backpack full of all the necessary hiking supplies including a map, binoculars, and magnifying glass. Then we "hiked" to the pond where we saw lots of frogs and stuck our fingers in the water. Of course, no hike would be complete without a snack break! We will have to go back again and check out some of the other trails and the flowers!

Happy Birthday Bubbe!

2010-05-07T19:45:00.004-05:00

It was Bubbe's birthday yesterday and after our morning at the park we celebrated with lunch, then dinner and my favorite ice cream cake!!

Tiny Tots:: Water Class

2010-05-07T19:41:00.002-05:00

Yesterday Mia and I (along with Bubbe and Pop) went to a Tiny Tots nature class at Tyler State Park. The class started with a snack, then story about water, a science experiment to see what floats and sinks and then a craft. If that was not enough, we then took a trip to the creek where we caught tad poles! It was a very outdoorsy morning and mommy was out of her element!

Happy Birthday Luke!

2010-05-07T19:37:00.004-05:00

Last weekend was Luke's 4th Birthday party at Pump it Up! We spent the morning jumping and sliding and having a ball. I think the daddies had more fun then we did! Of course, I always like to be a King and the blow up chair was the perfect throne!

Sesame 2010

2010-05-07T19:32:00.004-05:00

Last week was the opening day at our favorite summer hang out, Sesame Place! We met our friends Parker and Macie and cousins Ellie and Grace there. I still love sitting in the fire truck and riding the carousel and balloons! I can not wait for a summer full of Sesame fun with all my friends!

Laurie Berkner Band Concert!

2010-04-18T19:07:00.004-05:00

Yesterday we went to see our favorite singer Laurie Berkner at McCarter Theater in Princeton. We sang along to all our favorite songs and of course put an animal on our head! Luke, Jess, Mommy and I had super close seats and then got to meet the band! They even remembered us from September! After the concert, we went out for pizza! It was a perfect day with great friends! Thank you Jess and Luke!!

Carnival Time

2010-04-18T19:00:00.003-05:00

Friday night we went to the carnival at Shady Brook Farms with Uncle Adam, Joseph and Bubbe. Even though it started raining and it was freezing, we had so much fun. We went on so many rides and in the fun house. We topped off the night with funnel cakes, cotton candy and pop corn!

pee wee sports

2010-04-18T18:58:00.002-05:00

I have been going to pee wee sports class at the Hamilton Y with cousin Ellie and Christopher. Each week is a different theme. Last week, and the first time mommy remembered a camera, was track and field! Grandpa McElwain would have loved it!

A day on the farm!

2010-04-08T19:12:00.003-05:00

So excited to get out there and enjoy the 80 degree temps! We went with Mia and Jack to our favorite farm, Terhune Orchards. We always have so much fun riding the tractors and getting some apples and cookies! At lunch, Mia and I decided we should move our booster seats to the ground and watch the cars drive by.

Easter!

2010-04-08T15:31:00.003-05:00

in between a terrible virus where I could not walk and an ear infection, i still managed to get in a few Easter Egg Hunters and a visit with the McElwains and Inverso's.

Here are some pics from the hunts, tennis at granny and grandpa McElwains and our topless hunt!

going on a hunt...

2010-04-03T09:00:00.002-05:00

Yesterday we went to Shady Brooke Farms with Uncle Adam, Joseph and Bubbe for an Easter Egg hunt. We first met the Easter Bunny and then took a hayride to the hunt. Once we got to the hunt we found eggs and then got to pick a prize. The weather was perfect and we had a great time especially since 48 hours before that I was very sick.

Riviera Maya

2010-03-26T19:10:00.004-05:00

We spent the last week in Riviera Maya, Mexico. It was amazing! The weather was perfect each day. We would wake up and eat breakfast and then head over to the beach. From there we would eat lunch and after nap head to the pools. It was a perfect "celebcation"! Our resort was beautiful and we even got upgraded to a suite! Mommy even enjoyed an afternoon at the spa!

Here are a few pics and I will post the link of the whole album this weekend.

Big boy bed!

2010-03-10T19:53:00.002-05:00

Last week I decided it would be fun to start climbing out of my crib! After nights of climbing out nonstop, we switched my bed to a "big boy bed"!

For some reason, I would not stay in there unless someone sat in the room with me. But, now I am starting to like my bed and someone only has to sit for a little bit!

Hunter's 3rd Birthday

2010-02-27T10:16:00.001-05:00

Here are pics from Hunters birthday including a visit to the Please Touch Museum.

Party Pics!!

2010-02-27T10:14:00.001-05:00

There are so many I could not narrow them down. Check out rock star party pic here!

Rock Star Party

2010-02-24T17:12:00.002-05:00

To celebrate my 3rd birthday, I had a triple rock star party with my friends Parker and Christopher! We had so much fun playing, jumping and eating! My mom promises to post more pictures later. She is a tad busy!

Happy 3rd Birthday Hunter

2010-02-15T20:36:00.002-05:00

today was my 3rd birthday!! it was an amazing day. i went to the please touch museum with joseph, bubbe and mommy and daddy. i love it there! i could not get enough of the bus, car and grocery store.

We also went out to dinner and then had cake and more fun at my house.

Here is a sneak peak... more to come!

snow tunnel

2010-02-14T12:01:00.001-05:00

Daddy and i have spent a lot of time making me the perfect snow tunnel!

Snow White and the 9 dwarfs!

2010-02-07T11:58:00.004-05:00

On Friday, Mia and I went to see a community theater production of Snow White. We got to sit on the floor and the actors performed right in front of us on the floor. They asked for audience participation and of course Mia and I were right there acting as the 8th and 9th dwarf.

snow day!

2010-02-07T11:56:00.001-05:00

once again we got hit with another snow storm! my mommy said she is ready for summer and I agree with her! At least I got some sled time in yesterday! We also made some cookies!

Disney on Ice

2010-01-29T19:58:00.003-05:00

On Wednesday night, mommy and I went with Amanda, Ariana and Isabella to see Disney on Ice! I stood at the railing in awe as I watched my friends Mickey and Minnie skate around. I also really liked the Its a Small World scene and was very upset when the whale ate Pinocchio!

Happy Birthday Mia!!!

2010-01-16T11:51:00.002-05:00

Last weekend, I helped my friend Mia celebrate her 3rd birthday! We went to JW Tumbles in Yardley, where we jumped, zip lined, ate treats and had a blast! Mia knows how to have a party!!

Happy 2010!

2010-01-02T12:13:00.004-05:00

To ring in the New Year, we celebrated with our playgroup friends. We all did secret santa gift exchange, had a delicious dinner and dessert and then counted down the new year. Everyone was excited to get us all line up on the couch for a pj picture! It was so much fun and a great tradition!

Happy 97th Birthday Great Grandmom Betty!

2010-01-02T12:11:00.002-05:00

On December 29, we celebrated Grandmom Betty's 97th birthday. We all went to visit her with cupcakes and birthday wishes. My mom tells me she is an amazing women for being 97 and having battled so many illness including 2 breast cancers. We love you Grandmom Betty!

snow day

2010-01-01T19:50:00.004-05:00

a few weeks ago we had our first snow storm! Of course it was still fall! I had a great time playing in the snow with daddy and then making holiday cookies with mommy! I was scared to death of the snow plows and preferred playing with my trucks in the back yard!

Merry Christmas!!!

2009-12-27T19:47:00.002-05:00

What a busy few days. We kicked off Christmas Eve by leaving cookies for Santa and a carrot for the reindeer. Then Christmas day I woke up with tons of presents, my fav the tool bench and suitcase, then off to Bubbe and Pops for more gifts including a scooter and we celebrated Josephs birthday. Then yesterday we went to York to celebrate again with the McElwain cousins! It was a wonderful holiday and we are all exhausted!

Santa, I want a fire truck!

2009-12-23T21:01:00.002-05:00

I finally met Santa at Daddy's work party. We quickly became best friends and I told him several time that I wanted a fire truck. I hope he listens!

Happy Hannukah!

2009-12-18T10:37:00.003-05:00

To celebrate Hanukkah, we light the menorah each night and then get a present. We also made potato latkes with Bubbe and helped decorate Pop's tree! I am very well rounded when it comes to my holidays!

So far my favorite gift is Cranky the Crane that goes with my train set!

o Christmas tree!

2009-12-18T10:35:00.002-05:00

We have been very busy getting ready for the holidays. Last week, Pop, Uncle Adam, Joseph, Mommy and I all went to the farm to pick out our tree. We also stopped in Santa's Workshop and played with the toys.

Party time!

2009-12-09T19:33:00.004-05:00

Last weekend was filled with parties! On Saturday we went to cousin Josephs 6th birthday party at Let's Bounce Around in Doylestown. I had such fun jumping from moon bounce to slide to the big climby thing. Then we had pizza and Sponge Bob ice cream cake!

Then on Sunday we went to cousin Ellie's 3rd Birthday Princess Party! I had so much fun seeing my cousins and decorating a crown fit for a king! I also decorated cookies and played in the castle.

Mikey Rockin Live

2009-11-29T11:09:00.003-05:00

To celebrate black Friday mom and dad took me to see Mickey Rockin' Live and we met our friends the Fishbien's there.. It was two hours of Mickey and his pals singing and acting goofy! I had so much fun and got very angry when Mickey left the stage.

My mommy's favorite part is when Minne went in the shoe store!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2009-11-29T11:04:00.003-05:00

Thanksgiving was a great day! I was so in love with the parade and perfected my rockette dance! We had way to much food for 5 people and the best part was the apple pie I made.

This year I am thankful for my mommy's health!

bike race

2009-11-22T20:01:00.003-05:00

last weekend i also went to cheer daddy on at his muddy bike race! go daddy go!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

2009-11-22T19:59:00.002-05:00

Last weekend I helped my daddy celebrate his birthday. Joseph and I had a great time dancing after our pizza party!

Build a bear

2009-11-11T19:39:00.003-05:00

Last weekend I went to Build a Bear Workshop to make my own bear. Before we got to start stuffing the bear, we learned about germs (and yes a bubbe scrub gets all the germs) and nutrition and safety. After stuffing the bear Mia and I did some wiggly party.

The bear currently lives on the bed in the computer room with Thomas underwear.

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-01T10:22:00.004-05:00

I had such a fun Halloween! On Friday I went to Joseph's parade at school. On Halloween morning Mia has a Boo Brunch and then trick or treating! We went with Bubbe, Pop, Adam and Joseph! It was so much fun. Then we gave out some candy to the wet kids at our house. I am ready for next year!

summer lovin

2009-10-30T15:05:00.003-05:00

well not really summer but I felt just like John Travolta in Grease with Mia on the back of my motorcycle! ha ha

pumpkin carving time!

2009-10-30T15:03:00.001-05:00

I helped daddy carve the pumpkins! My pumpkin has Thomas the train on it, mommies has a pink ribbon and daddy's is his standard scary face!

monster mash

2009-10-29T15:33:00.001-05:00

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where the wild things are

2009-10-18T18:51:00.002-05:00

In honor of my Daddy's favorite book, i went to where the wild things are story time and i met one of the wild things! we now read the story every night before bed.

cooking at whole foods

2009-10-18T18:49:00.002-05:00

this week Mia and I went to another whole foods cooking class. we made pumpkin pancakes and jack-o-lantern fruit cups. my favorite part is the freddy kruger knives!

Counts Halloween Spooktacular

2009-10-11T19:06:00.002-05:00

Today Mommy and Daddy braved the crazy crowds at Sesame so I could go trick or treating around the park and wonder through Abby's maze. I tried to go in the water but they would not let me!

picking apples and pumpkins

2009-10-11T19:04:00.002-05:00

the other day my friend Mia and I took a tractor ride to pick apples and pumpkins. Of course these were the worst apples in the world so we ended up with one but we still had a blast.