Out and about!

Today was the last day of Jacks library toddler program...we're pretty bummed out, Jack really enjoyed going every week.  Today he got to participate in one of the stories by putting a flower up on the story board!  Then we made a bookmark, so Jack and I can keep reading all summer long!  The good news is, there is a summer reading program that we can take part in and it sounds like their are going to be really nice events that we can go to such as the Mystic Aquarium touch tank there!  A great big thank you to Miss Anne and Miss Kathy who put on such a great program that Jack got to take part in for the last couple of years!

Later in the day, we had to run to Norwich to sign our tax papers, so we decided to grab a quick letterbox while we were there!  I'm glad we did...it was located near the town green, and you had to walk up a steep set of rock steps to the top of a huge cliff.  I knew the stairs were there, but I never realized what was up on top!  What a view!  There is a huge cross and many benches and you can see all of Norwichtown! 

Jack liked being able to see the hospital where he was born, and we got a very up close view of the LifeStar helicopter going by!

Jack found the letterbox pretty quick and really liked the stamp for this one...a lizard! 

Now, some garden work at home, dinner over Marks moms house then off to work for me!

Fun in the sun!

You've got to love New England....one day it will be sleet and rain and in the 40's, the next day it's hot and sunny and in the 80's! 

Today was one of those out of the ordinary days....it hit 91 degrees, that HAS to be a record breaker!!

The last couple of days, actually, have been pretty nice!  Jack has been really enjoying this weather, after being stuck in the house for most of the winter months!

This picture was taken at Jacks grandmothers house on Easter Sunday, it was warm and we decided to play soccer with Jack.  He loves running after the ball and kicking it....I totally picture that being the sport for him!  Check out his expression...I love it!

Yesterday we went to a playdate then decided to find some geocaches....I use an iPhone with a geocaching application to find them so Jack decided that he would bring his (plastic toy) phone with him to help him 'find' the cache.  He must have spotted it pretty quickly, because he picked up his phone, said "My phone is telling me that the box is hidden under this rock...." and then proceded to grab it!  LOL!  He was pretty excited, it was a new cache just hidden a week ago, so the things inside were pretty cool.  He ended up taking a cool motorcycle keychain toy!

This is the sunset that we all enjoyed last night from our deck...I made some mandarin sesame chicken on the grill, and we ate outside for the first time this year!  Hooray for great weather!!

Today we had the toddler program at the library and got a nice surprise!  The Easter party that was supposed to be last week was cancelled due to the flooding, and many of the moms decided that they would bring in stuff to have the party today!  We listened to a couple of stories, made a cute Easter egg craft, then enjoyed some yummy treats!

We had to run a few errands, but decided we couldn't pass up being outside on this gorgeous day, so we headed to Hopeville Pond State Park to try some letterboxing!  We've been meaning to do this for a while, but for whatever reason never reallly got the chance to do it.  One of the moms at the library and her family do letterboxing, and have a few hidden at that park.  We headed out and had a great time!  (although it was very hot, I got much needed excercise pushing Jack around in the stroller!!)  We took a long walk around the beach area, the campground and on some trails.  Jack thought it was pretty cool using stamps to fill up his little notebook, and stamped his dragonfly stamp in the notebook in the boxes!  Pretty cool! We'll definitely have to keep up this hobby!

After walking around the park for a while, we decided it was time to soak our feet in the pond...another great day with my favorite little guy!! 

A Craft with Daddy, Hide and Seek and Library!

Last night, Jack and Daddy did a craft together!  Jack pulled out our favorite craft book and picked a monster truck to make!  Daddy and Jack had a great time making this one!

Jack really liked painting the paper plates to make the big tires!  I cut out the truck, and Daddy helped with the mixing of the paint, painting, and with the star stickers!!  Another masterpiece!!

After making this really cool craft, Jack wanted to play hide and seek....it's his favorite game lately, we end up playing probably 3 or 4 times a day!  I thought some of the hiding spots Jack chose were kind of funny, so I thought I would share them with you! 

The first spot, was smack-dab right in the middle of the couch, he pulled the blanket over his head and yelled out that he was 'ready' to be found!  LOL!  Of course, I was just 5 feet away on the other couch counting, so needless to say, this spot was pretty easy to figure out!  The next spot he chose to hide in at least took him into another room, although not necessarily a hard one to figure out!  Jack went into the playroom and hid under his train table, probably would be a good spot, however, something didn't seem quite right when I walked into the room!  I think Jack figures, if he can't see you, that you must not be able to see him!   :)

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Today, we went to Library, heard a Dr. Seuss story and a story about farm animals!  For our craft, Jack made a placemat with green eggs and ham!  Yummmmmmy!

Today is Library Day!

Every Wednesday morning, we head over to the library for the toddler story time!  Jack really enjoys this...

The kids got to listen to 2 stories, one about a snowman, and the other story about different animals when the snow comes...Jack liked the second one especially because it had a moose in it!  We missed Miss Anne today, she wasn't there to read the stories, but Miss Kathy was there!

Jack, of course, loved the last part of the class where the kids get to do a craft!  They put cotton balls and pom-poms on a mitten and colored it...it looked like the one from the first story!

After library, we met Auntie Mel and Luke at McDonalds for some lunch and play on the big tree house!  Jack really loves playing there, although usually if other kids are on it, he gets too overwhelmed to play on it, but today he was right up there with all the kids and had a blast!  He loves playing with his cousin Lukie...they are best buddies!

A quick stop to Target afterwards landed us some great deals...they always have tons of stuff on clearance...today we got a couple of pairs of Osh Kosh adjustable waist jeans for Jack....half price! 

Jack also spotted something in the 'dollar bins' at the front door...a ceramic egg that you plant seeds in to grow daisies!  He is looking forward to a garden this year...last years didn't work out so well! 

Jack mushed up the 'pellet' with some water...pretty cool  because it turned to dirt!!  We then put the dirt in the egg, and Jack planted the seeds....now we wait......

Library day!

Every Wednesday we go to the toddler program at the local library! It's an hour long, and starts with some free playtime. Then we pick up the toys, and sing a song before settling down to hear a couple of stories. We then do the closing song, after which Jack bolts over to the little kid-size tables to do a craft! Today's craft was a picture frame, where you put yourself and two of your best friends in the middle then color it! I asked Jack who his two friends were, and he said me and Daddy!! Awww......

Next stop, the post office...we mailed out postcards to people in 5 different countries! I can't wait to start getting some in the mail too!

We couldn't resist going over to Arremonys Bakery across the street...they have the best whoopie pies, cakes, cupcakes and pastries!! Oh, and of course, cookies!

Jack spotted the giant heart shaped cookies right away, and had to have one! I ended up getting some coffee and we sat down for a nice leisurely late morning treat! Jack licked all of the frosting off of the cookie, then finally took a few bites! Mmmmm!! Yummy!

Jack got a special surprise in the mailbox today....a letter from his friend J.C.! J.C. made a nice picture for Jack and did an awesome job writing his name! He even sent Jack a sheet of stickers!! So much for Mommy and Daddy being his best friends...as soon as Jack opened the envelope, he ran around the house yelling, "This is from J.C.!!! He is my BEST FRIEND!" (Well, I guess you can have a lot of best friends, right? :)

Now it's relaxing time...Jack's napping, and I'm getting caught up on stuff before making dinner and heading out to work!

Have a great day everyone!