you a remote control bus that is easy for little guys like you to drive! You have been playing with this bus ever since the party, I have too! You also got two cars that race each other. You have let JD play this game with you, and you have both done a good job at making sure the cars start to race at the same time by saying, "Ready, set go!"This was a very relaxing, nice day. JD and I picked out a Hotwheels cake for you, and you immidiatley yelled, "Cars cake, cars cake!" You got a finger in the cake before we were able to cut it! You enjoyed everyone singing Happy Birthday very much. You knew just who we were all singing for. Later in the day we called Nana and Grampie B on the webcam and they sang to you also! Grampie B is still recovering from hip surgery so they were not mobile this weekend.
It was great fun to watch you and JD play with your cousins. You played inside your bus tent, played upstairs in JD's room, and spent quite a while in your playroom. Meg and her family stayed until about 7:30 and we ended up having quite a few laughs throughout the day. I have always said
that Meg is one of the funniest people I know as well as a great story teller. I also got some quality time with David and Livy. Livy and I always manage to find some one on one time together, and this weekend I got to hook up with Dave for a while too. Toward the end of the night we put in a movie for the kids and David came right over and hung out on my lap.This was a great day for our family. Adam, this was one of the first family get-togethers we have had in a while where you weren't sick. It was nice to see you share your big smile with everyone. At one point you and Dave went off to play by yourselves in the other room, Probably foreshadowing of what is to come..
The next day wasn't just any Sunday, it was Super Bowl Sunday!! This year the Bowl was even more special than usual as the Pats where in it and playing the Giants. With a win in this game that Patriots could have solidified the best season in NFL history. But they lost. Quite the bust.
We started the day off at the beach. It wasn't too cold out, so we decided to take the dogs for a run in York at Long Sands. I don't know who had more fun, you kids, for the woofers. There were quite a few people and many dogs at the beach on this day.
Adam, when we arrived you were so excited to see the birds. As we pulled along the beach you kept yelling, "Birdie's, tweet, tweet!" We parked right near the steps and had an easy walk down to the water. It was high tide and both of the dogs ended up going into the water. Az naturally went all the way in after his tennis ball many times. Brick was a little more hesitant and only got his legs wet.
JD, as your throwing arm gets stronger you enjoy playing ball with Az even more. You can put some power behind your throws and spent a good amount of time throwing the ball into the water for both dogs to get.
Adam you had a smile on the whole time. You had so much fun looking for the birds, and you went right to the edge of the water and said, "Fish?" You love looking at and talking about fish and you seemed pretty determined to find one on this morning!Both of you found a "Stream" water and decided to play around it throwing rocks for a little while. Adam, I could tell that you were contemplating going into the shallow stream, and sure enough, in you went! We had to leave shortly after as your pants were soaked! Luckily we brought a change of clothes so you could warm up on the ride home. Nevertheless we were able to spend a few hours in the fresh cold air running around and playing. It was well worth the trip.
On the way back to the house it was time to stock up on Super Bowl food! We decided to stay home for the game and Mom made tons and tons of great snacks. She made, Mexican muffins, clam chowder, salsa, spinny dip, and some other stuff. I was stuffed by the time that the game started.
JD, you and I made a fire outside around 3:30. It was pretty chilly by this time of the day, but the fire kept us pretty warm. We had some really nice conversations around the fire on this afternoon. We were outside for almost two hours hanging out prior to the start of the game. At one point you dared me to run barefoot in the snow! I did! Then I dared you and you did it too. We kept our shoes off for a while after that and put them very close to the fire to warm em up!
Later we went inside to watch the game with Mom, Ad, and the dogs. The game was pretty good, but in the end it didn't work out well for hometown boys. I haven't read the sports section or listened to talk radio since they lost. I will probably give it another week or so.
Last night JD was invited to his buddy, Gavin's birthday party. His party was for family only, but they definately wanted you there! You met Gavin at pre-school in York well over a year ago, but you both still keep in touch. You even call each other on the phone. You both sound like teenaged girls when you chat on the phone. Talking about things non-stop. Its a pretty cool relationship, I'm glad you have kept in touch..
