8/14/08--Fishing in Central Park

Last summer while Ryan visited we went fishing in central park and had a contest on who could catch more fish (I believe I won last year catching 9 fish). Today we went back and tried again. This year Ryan won--catching one fish! The fish were really smart just eating the corn and not getting on the hook. We spotted a snapping turtle and that did it for me--I didn't want to catch him--so I said I was done fishing at that point. After fishing we went to the playground. The girls were not allowed to fish with small rods this year because apparently a child fell into the water and had to get a ton of shots--so only big fishing rods are allowed now. The girls had fun throwing corn and bread into the water. The fish were nice and full thanks to Amanda, Abbey, Claire and Renee!

8/13/08--Cousin Ryan

Cousin Ryan is visiting us this week. The girls just adore him! He is so patient with them and doesn't try to boss them around too much like his sisters' do! I hope the girls didn't get on your nerves too much this time Rye--they are really quite the handful!!!!!!!

8/12/08--New furniture

Today we had our new furniture delivered! Yeah!!!!!! We finally got rid of the 13 yr. old couches and have new ones and a beautiful kitchen table as well!!!!!!! We bought the protection plan on both pieces because with two young kids--they are bound to do something to it! The couches are dark brown--almost espresso colored.

8/10/08---Birthday party

Today we went to Ziv and Gal's birthday party. The theme was a Hawaiian Luau and they even had music to go with it. The kids all had a blast!

8/08--Free Lunch

I mentioned in the previous blog entry about the city of Hoboken giving away free lunch. Yes, everday throughout the summer at practically all the parks in Hoboken kids are welcome to a free lunch. They come in these cute little brown boxes. The lunches consist of a white milk, a juice, a piece of fruit and a sandwich. Here the girls are enjoying a free lunch on a summer day! Grant it--Amanda doesn't usually like it--but will drink the milk and juice. We usually give the sandwich back to the lunch lady--so we don't waste it.

8/5/08--Picnic with the Greco's

Today we had a playdate/picnic at Columbus park with with Rebecca, Alexander, Olivia, and baby Jonathan. The kids all got free lunches courtesy of the city of Hoboken and somehow or another posed effortlessly for this photo! So cute!

8/2/08--Meg's Surprise party

Nick Pooley hosted a surprise 30th birthday for Meg. An enjoyable kid free evening! Mike loved the choice of red wine!