A Little Yoga

There were so many people and so much going on, on the Common on Sunday. We watched one group of people doing the coolest yoga moves I had ever seen. Rick and Emily tried their own moves too!

#6

My 6th Mother's Day was the best yet! We spent the day on the Common in Boston, rode the swan boats (a first for all of us), ate outside on Newbury Street, rode the merry-go-round,  and some of us practiced our handstands and cartwheels! A most spectacular day!

Making Strides

As most of you know, Emily has always been petrified of dogs. It did not matter what size, shape or color, is was every dog. Some owners would say to her "our dog is friendly, her won't hurt you" it did not matter, she was just afraid. In the last 4-5 months she has gotten much better! It started with our favorite dog Lucy, who is "old" and doesn't jump or bark.....then there was Pele, one of her teachers dog that comes to school occasionally....then there was Spencer (a young golden) who she will pet if he is lying down.....all of this is major news!

Yesterday she went to a birthday party at the Bedford Animal Shelter. A few months ago this would have  been very difficult but yesterday it was successful! Below you will see a photo of Emily and Sarah the dog. I realize Sarah is small enough to be a cat but it doesn't matter, Emily was up close and personal with the dog!!!!

And yes, she has also be terrified of cats.... she is also improving with them too!

and NO we are not getting a dog, I know what you are all thinking.....

Auntie Emily

Pancakes?

I loved the little gifts Emily gave me for Mother's Day. The picture in the middle is actually a cookie decorated with edible markers. It was too cute to eat. My favorite gift was the little book with the answers to questions about me....read on...

 Pancakes? really?

my girl knows me too well!

Time for Tea

Last Friday I was lucky enough to be invited for tea with my best girl. The event was first rate, complete with tea (in china cups) yummy food, songs and a few gifts. 

The teachers work very hard on this day and it shows. One thing they tell the children is "it is not a time for playing with friends, it is a time to just spend with your Mom"

Emily had told me this and in the middle of the tea, I was talking with Pranay's mom and Emily tapped me on the shoulder and said "you are not supposed to be talking to anyone except me"

Perfect

Emily and her 3 best boys...Pranay, Ellis, and Elias

That was then, This is now

Emily and The Twinkies (Evan and Kendall) In April 2008 and April 2012!