First Christmas Tree

We had a great last day in the city. We went to the local park in the morning, and then headed to Otto with Mike's parents. Jordan had a late night with two dinners and many drinks too many, so he stayed in all morning. Sad, because Otto was delicious. After lunch, we went and picked out a Christmas tree while Hannah helped daddy sleep it off. It was my first tree picking experience, and while it wasn't the Christmas tree farm I had always pictured, the NYC side of the road Christmas stand was still a fun experience. We hung the lights, and then headed to dinner with cousin Erin, grabbed cupcakes at Butter Lane (AMAZING!) and came home to finish decorating the tree. Two broken ornaments later - thank you, Hannah - the tree is beautiful!

Dance Party with Aunt Steph

NYC for Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in NYC! The flight was great - we got upgraded to first class, and Hannah slept most of the way. We had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at Stephanie and Mike's, including amazing Italian dishes from Mike's grandma, and the best sweet potato gnocchi from Mike. Yesterday we went to the children's museum, and despite Hannah being extremely cranky, we had a nice time. Today we went to the Central Park Zoo, and Hannah had the greatest time. They had a really nice children's zoo where you could feed the cow, goats, sheep and alpacas. Hannah thought that was fantastic - I think I will need to take her back out to the barn again soon.

Happy (Early) Hannukah!

We celebrated Hannukah with Jordan's family tonight, and Hannah made out like a bandit.  She got a new Minnie suitcase, Minnie and Mickey plush toys, a Mickey Mouse Club House DVD, pajamas and a ride on toy.  To top it off, she got to play with all of her cousins.  There is a video below of her first ride.

Family Day at the Zoo

We had such a nice morning at the Zoo, and had the place practically to ourselves.  We got to watch the penguins eat lunch, and then headed to see the apes which put on quite a show.  From there, we went to the Arctic Ring of Life - as usual, Hannah could not get enough.

Nate's 1st Birthday

We went to Nate's first birthday party, and Hannah had a blast. It was a circus theme, complete with amazing popcorn and a clown. Hannah loved the popcorn, and tolerated the clown since she made her a balloon ladybug. What Hannah could not tolerate was the kids with face painting. Most of the kids got something on their arm or hand which she didn't mind, but every time one of the kids with face painting walked by her, Hannah completely lost it. Not sure how a three year old with a puppy painted on her face is scarier than a creepy adult wearing crazy clothes and a painted face...

Ballerinas

Here is a video of Hannah and Charli dancing and spinning in tutus at school.

Family Photo Shoot - Take II

We had our second attempt at professional photos, and this time we got some great shots!  We used a new photographer, Kelly, and she was fantastic.  Hannah was pretty good, and Kelly did a great job at making us all feel comfortable and getting some great laughs out of Hannah.  We will definitely be using her again this spring!  Here are my favorites:

21 Month Stats

I had to take Hannah into the doctor today to have her head circumference re-checked (it's been measuring small) and for a flu shot.  She gained over 3 lbs and grew 1 inch since her 18 month visit!

Her new stats:

Weight - 23 lbs 12 oz 
Height - 32 in

Clean Up Song

I think she takes after Aunt Stephanie - a born singer.

"Clean-up, clean-up, everybody do your share. Clean-up, clean-up, everybody, everywhere."

 

Hannah Being Silly

Hannah was dancing so I pulled out my camera phone to get a video, at which point she stopped and said "cheese".  She then decided I needed an extreme close up of her and she thought it was the funniest thing that had ever happened.  She cracks me up!

Hannah in Heaven

Hannah had the best time at our neighbor's birthday party - she LOVES icing and sprinklers. 

Big Kid

Hannah got some new shoes today, she looks like such a big kid in them. Crazy that she is almost two years old.  She is even sticking out her tongue at me - start of the terrible twos?