Rumbly Tummy

Last week I saw that Disney had a new Winnie the Pooh movie coming to theaters. Instantly I was excited to take Maddy, Ray was not so excited.
On Saturday we loaded everyone up into the car to meet Robert & Denise at the theater. Maddy loved the movie, especially the BA-LLOON. She was great for the first 30 minutes, but then decided she needed to start "meeting & greeting" all the other little kiddos. SO for the second half we watched as she circled the table, threw popcorn, and laughed at random scenes. Very cute.

Milkbones for Toddlers

Scene

Hot & humid July day in New Hampshire.

Ray: "Maddy... time to get ready to go night-night."

Maddy: "Sweepy? OK!"

The next thing I hear is Ray laughing hysterically in the bedroom. I run in to see this...

Yes, Maddy put herself in the dog crate.

At least *someone* in this house likes the crate!

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Pretty Lady

Rockstar Day

Crazy Days of Summer

Maddy has been having an awesome week at school! This week is "The Crazy Days of Summer."
Monday, Maddy dressed like she was on a Hawaiian vacation.
Tuesday, a princess...

Today, was "Crazy Hair Day..."

Ballerinas and their Tutus

Independance Cookouts

As usual, Papa put together an awesome cook-out at Maddy's house!
Robert and his fiancee Denise


Uncle MA-TT and Lauren

This next photo captures my mother and Ray's relationship. To a tee.

She is telling a story- with full umph, and Ray is looking skeptical.

He is a Trustee

After the best Mother's Day anyone has ever had, I was very apprehensive about Father's Day. How would I come close to showing him -in one day- what an amazing dad he is? I started off my quest for the Best Dada's Day with chocolate chip waffles for breakfast. Perfect.
Maddy and I then lavished her dad with presents... new shoes from Rockport, a trustee membership to his favorite beach...

A great CD, drawings from Maddy, and a Red Sox Tee. Perfect.
We set off around 11am to go to Papa's to wish him a great Father's Day and drop of the Moops so we could go to a movie Ray has been wanting to see. We left a little early so we could stroll around Jordan's Furniture. (I have no idea why, but we love looking at furniture.) As we walked through the revolving door there were small typed notes everywhere. MOVIE CANCELLED. What?! Ray took it in stride, while I went batty. All I could think was, but my perfect Father's Day! We still took our stroll and then headed back to get the offspring. We eventually made our way home and settled in for a relaxing night. Momma made sure the baby was always changed. Dog fed. Kid fed. Barney Baseball on.
Even though it was not the perfect Father's Day I had envisioned, I think it was perfect for Ray. Happy Father's Day to the dad who always makes sure his little girl is happy-- and for taking the trash out!
Happy Father's Day to Papa and Grandpa John! And Chris too!