The Nagy's

Pictured is most of Shawn's mom's side of the family who came for a visit during our ohio stay. Andrew enjoyed meeting his great-aunts/uncles and cousins.

Happy Holidays!

Double the religion, double the fun!

On the road

We made a stop in Corning yesterday - this is my home office (i telecommute). The 3 of us attended a holiday lunch there which was lovely. Shawn took A to the Glass Museum while I worked. We took an indoor swim this morn, breakfasted at a local bakery and we are now on the road to Nana and Pop Pops.

Andrew is reading to us from a library joke -book.

BFFs

Cuddled in bed, watching a movie.

Happy Holidays!

One Sentence Journal

2014

1/1 brings up “poop” in conversations whenever he can

1/12 speaks in gibberish and calls it Spanish

1/21 loves the book “wacky Wednesday” by Dr Seuss

1/28 has a pet dog doll “smookly”

1/29 called an obstacle course a popsicle course

1/30 still says Lellow instead of Yellow and I can’t bear to correct him

2/10 overheard me talk about the Lellow and now corrects himself. I’m sad.

2/11 said I was a pretty girl

2/12 watched the Olympics and now  pretend ice skates around the living room

2/14 says holy mackeral and oh my gosh

3/17 can play on nana and pop pops backyard playset

3/18 tried rollerskating and did pretty well

3/19 has a new joke “why was tigger looking in the toilet? He wanted to find Pooh!”

3/23 plays pirates in my bed. “swab the decks! Arrrgh mateys!”

3/24 suddenly likes avocado again after a 2 year hiatus. Also eats a few veggies.

3/25 is starting to fix his f’s and make them th’s

4/5 eats cheese quesadillas

4/6 rode a bike with training wheels

4/12 when I nag he replies “okay, okay” or “you don’t have to remind me”

4/18 tells knock knock jokes

4/19 at the easter egg hunt, re-hid some of his eggs for juni to find bc she didn’t have many

4/25 makes a face when he is mad at me

4/26 took such good care of me when I wasn’t feeling well. Gave me pillow, tucked me in, snuggled, gave me a stuffed animal, got me water

5/9 ran the kids fun run – 1/4 mile and 100 yd dash

5/10 is getting in trouble in preschool because he gets in other kids faces, pokes their bellies, laughs too loud

5/11 told me he wanted me to read him stories because I had such a beautiful voice

6/13 doesn’t like it when I am a “bossy mama”. ]

6/14 wrote out his first envelope to nana and it was actually delivered!

6/16 when I told him how proud I was of his behavior today, he gloated “I accomplished!” Big word.

6/17 Does color by number at the kitchen table.

8/28 loves swimming but only with his vest on

8/30 says “I guess” and “I’m bored”. 

9/1 pumps his fists in the air when he’s excited

9/2 turned on the shower during his bath after years of being afraid of it

9/15 was concerned that the band aid hiding his operated-on bellybutton meant that the dr removed it!

9/17 is back to trains, hardcore

10/31 was Bert for Halloween, Juni was Mary Poppins

11/4 can sing Supercalifragilistic, Spoonful of Sugar

11/8 there’s nothing more fun to him than the fall festival at liberty ridge farm

11/24 gives me a hug and a kiss because “that always makes you feel better”

11/26 can read Level 2 books, can count by 2s or 5s or 10s or odds or evens

12/1 chooses his own breakfast and lunch, he eats what we do for dinner (or rather picks at it)

12/7 is 5. At his community room birthday party came up to me to give me a hug and said “this is my best party yet!”

First Food Allergy

'Twas tomato sauce. Time to introduce him to white/pesto pizza and pasta.

Snow Day

Making a snowman and sledding down our frint lawn. No school!

Andrew is 5!

 Some of his guests - Isabella, Juniper, Liam, Andrew and Eitan (Iris and Orion off camera)

 Getting his birthday sillies out.

 Our dear friends Alix and Alex with their daughter Iris. We've known them for 9 years already!

 Colorful Day.

Tasty one too - chocolate cupcakes with strawberry icing both on top and inside, plus dark chocolate ganache. Mmmmmmm

What's that mean?

Andrew has a new fascination - looking up words in the dictionary.

Industrious Kid

Always at work - voluntarily! He helps prepare meals and do the shopping for them. He is consulting his shopping list in the bottom picture.

Way Back When

Shawn and I at Andrews current age.

Thanksgiving

Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! Nana and Pop Pop are here visiting. We are relaxing as well as taking fun little trips around town. Tomorrow we will set up the Christmas tree, visit the Farmers Market and Sunday going swimming in their hotel!

Leafy Hugs

The Kilbrides were in town! These kids don't  miss a beat despite only having quarterly visits. We had an early Tgiving day meal with a few families and the kids got to play while the adults caught up. Miss you guys - come visit again soon!

Us, lately

Artwork

Lawson family cartoon.

Our house.

Candy corn falling on grass.

Lauren

We miss you, Lauren! So glad to see you!

Tech Time

I think technology has a place in early childhood as long as limits are set. On weekends Shawn teaches Andrew a bit about how to program artwork (above) and how to use our new OLPC XO (below - google it!) He types messages, guides the mouse etc. 

Eitan

Andrew's little buddy is growing up! Eitan is 2.5 now and they love horsing around in the leaves. 

The Girl Next Door

Meet 8 year old Ava, one of Andrew's many ladyfriends. These two primarily hang out in our yard or hers, or the local school playground. She is so sweet and kind to him. He really looks up to her. Figuratively and literally!

The Day They Met

22 month old Andrew is the cow in the middle, Juni is the 14 month old owl, second from the right on the couch. 10/28/11 Halloween Party. They've been best friends since!

Apple Picking

A beautiful day for apple picking offered Juni's mom the opportunity to take some fabulous photos of these two best friends who have been buddies for the past 3 years. In fact, I think we met them at a Halloween party for the kids when the kids were just one year old. I will try to find a picture of them from that long ago and post it!

Knitterbee

Anybody want a scarf? The kid took to knitting like a fish in the water. Impressive.

Mary Poppins and Bert

Yes, they were in the grocery store! Our local food co-op hosted a Halloween celebration. He was a one man band.

Halloween Hint

Here's the other half of the costumes duo. Now are there any guesses?

Jamberry Halloween Fun

Guess the Costume

Anyone? No posting answers if you already know the answer. Hint - he is half of a famous duo (to be played by Juni.)

Gifts

Gifts he made me to take along on my business trip. Sweet boy.

Aunt Erin is Here!

We are enjoying her annual fall visit. She is in good health!

Picture Story

They are playing tennis. By, Andrew

Reunion

Erling is back in town! Son of my dear joely - whose family left Troy for Seattle. A and E are fast friends once again, along with Lily K!