Blast Off!

The other day, after I gave Charlie his bath, this happened:

Flag Day

We went to see Jack's flag day celebration at his school. It was really sweet. All the different grades participated. The kindergarten was my favorite (duh). Jack had taught Lily the songs in the weeks leading up to his performance. She came and sang along like an honorary kindergartner.

Wedding Weekend

Quick Trip to Brooklyn Heights

We were able to make a quick trip to Brooklyn Heights and see Bridge and Brian's new digs.  Their apartment is so cool!  The area is awesome and the building is brand new.  I loved the light fixtures throughout and the wide-wall papered hallways.  Hopefully we can go back for a longer time to explore.  The kids loved visiting the city.  Check out the video clip at the bottom!

Freedom Tower under construction

Waiting with Aunt Bridget outside her apartment building.

New Apartment!

Pretty window and lots of space.  Charlie is comfy.

What box was he packed in?

I think we were having a Phineas and Ferb dance party.  

It's a bummer the piano hadn't arrived yet but they made due with drums and guitar.

Pretty church outside their building.

On the streets of Brooklyn Heights

Looking at the Statue of Liberty

Lily made Aunt Bridget braid her hair

Photo Op!

Pretty Light Fixture

Thanks for letting us stop by and treating us to lunch!  Congrats on your new NYC adventure and your residency graduation.  And because I like to brag...here is a video of Bridget winning a surprise award the Harvey Lesselbaum award for exceptional graduating resident.  "Professional excellence, compassion to every patient, sense of humor...."  That's BRIDGET!  This makes me cry when I listen to it.  (Bridget made good on the entertaining fulfillment of the award)

Holy Bat Party!

We attended a Batman birthday bash this past weekend.  Nicole and Kevin know how to throw a party.  When we rolled up we were greeted by this wooden sign that Kevin created for the party.  What?  Doesn't everyone saw and paint wooden lawn signs for birthday parties?

Here's a closer look. (Kevin texted me the next day with a picture of the sign and a line that read, "Penguin struck!"  I had to look closer to notice there was bird poop all over the sign.  D'oh!)

Each child received a bag of batman goodies including a flashlight with a batman sticker on the light, yo-yo and comic book.

Not surprisingly the big hit of the day was this huge bounce house.  I think I need to consider investing in one of these for our home.  The neighbors would love it, no?   Seriously though...the kids were occupied for hours.  HOURS!

Look at this tiny little batman smash cake.  So cute.

Here's a bigger version.  Mmm.  Wegmans cake!

Batman cookie favors by Cookies On Stage.  Are these incredible or what?  They tasted amazing too.  I realized after I scarfed down two of them that I can never go into the cookie business.

Holy pinata batman!

There were bats everywhere!

Nicole made a batcave for the kids to go in with their flashlights (favors).  It was really cute and the kids seemed to enjoy running in and out.

The tables had little batman buckets filled with snacks.

Kevin and Colin

 How many Rochesterians does it take to save a bat cave?

Happy Guy!

 My mom didn't get the memo about superhero attire.  

Running to the bounce house.  Where Colin goes, Lily follows.

Hard at work!

 Tastes Good!

 Lily heard there was cake.

 Buddies

 Cake time!

Smile!

 Look at Colin's face then look at Nicole's cousin...love it!

Thanks for a fun party.  Happy birthday Colin!  We love you soooo much.