Things to Do: Hoops and Peas

Who needs expensive toys when you have three stuffed peas in a pod and a hula hoop?!?!?!? No those that live in Potsyville for sure!

Things to Do: Birthday Cruise

For Grandma P's 70th Birthday we took her out for brunch on an Odyssey Cruise in Boston Harbor. It was such a great time. The food was delicious and the views were great! Mini got Grandma and Grandpa up dancing and later Daddy dedicated a special song to Grandma and danced with her. We got up on deck and took a few family shots. And most importantly Grandma loved it! Happy 70th!!

Things to Do: First Field Trip

We recently went apple and pumpkin picking at Tougas Farm with Mini's school. Auntie Lovey Dovey came along to help and play with us! It was the PERFECT day for a field trip. We had such a great time!!!!!!

Things to Do: The Big E

Not having grown up in Massachusetts myself (other than when I was really little) I had never experienced the wonders of The Big E. Potsy had gone as a kid and loved it. And I had heard about it from other friends, especially Erika ;) For a few years now I've looked up the dates, considered going and then just never made it.

But this year was different! We piled the kids into the car and took off for Springfield! The traffic was horrendous so we parked a little ways away in a spot where the proceeds went to the high school baseball team and walked from there.

We got there just in time to see the parade which at the end of is a bunch of Mardi Gras themed floats that all toss beaded necklaces, we collected the whole rainbow!!! Mini loved all of them and Princess got to try a couple on but we had to take them right off because that girl puts everything in her mouth these days. Then we headed over to one of the food spots and feasted on brats, steak bombs, homemade fries, a giant pickle, and more.

From there we tried to get in to see the circus but it was all full so Daddy and Mini went on the giant slide. Then they went to one of the petting zoos while Princess and I checked out some of the booths. We made a pit stop to have Big E cream puffs and eclairs. While the boys ate them P and I went off to find cool hoodie towels. We ended up taking a flower and alligator home and they even embroidered the kids names on them for free. Then we tried deep friend oreo cookies and picked up some 5 million thread count sheets (hmmm...) before checking out the wood carving booth.

We were going to head out then but decided we couldn't leave without visiting the midway. We walked all the way down before Daddy beat the Guessing Man game on both his age and weight. Mini begging to play a game the whole way so we told him that he could play one and he chose the fishing game. Between the two games we are now the proud owners of two giant stuffed fish, Pinky and Bluey, and a stuffed frog, Froggie.

On the way out the door we got one last snack, deep fried jelly beans and deep fried butter balls, nothing better than fried food from a fair! All in all it was a great experience, we'll be back next year Big E!!

Things to Do: Bed Tents

All you need is a bed tent to protect you from the Daddy Ticky Monster...
well that and a red plastic attack snake!

Things to Do: New England Aquarium - Night!

One of the coolest parts about working at the aquarium was getting to check it out at night when there was no one around and the animals were sleeping or chilling! These were taken between 9pm and midnight!

Things to Do: New England Aquarium

Super Duper Coordinator + Wedding at the Aquarium = Fun for all in Potsyville

Things to Do: Exploring the Toy Shelves

Had to rearrange Mini's toy shelves the other day to make the whole bottom Princess-friendly.

She LOVES the Little People!!

Things to Do: Beachin' It

I think I'm likin' this sand stuff Mom!

Things to Do: Learning to Swim

Mini has been taking swim lessons at our town beach! His improvement has been awesome and he just LOVES it!!

Things to Do: Sparkling Sparklers

Things to Do: Swimmin' on the Kanc

Potsy's company brings all of there employees away for a weekend at Mt. Washington every year so this year we decided to go up a couple of days early and really make it a mini vacation! On our way up we stopped at a local swimmin' 'ole on the Kancamagus Highway and had so much fun that we went back again the next morning!! Yeah for Swimming Holes!!!

Things to Do: Dean's Fourth of July Party

It's always a little weird since Potsy's best friend, Uncle Deano, married Mrs. Potsy's cousin, Hannah, but it's a good time none the less!!! And our baby/big boy (depending on whether you're talking to Mini or Princess) cousin is so very cute and fun!!

Things To Do: Birthday Parties

We are so lucky to have such good friends. They all came to Mini's Crazy Hat Birthday Party and now we get to go to theirs.

Syd turned 4 and had a Toy Story themed party because Jessie is her favorite!

Mini just loved to run around and jump in all the pools and play on Syd's new swingset!

Things To Do: Farmer's Market

The local farmer's market just started up for the summer and yummmmmmy!! We picked up some loaves of fresh bread including a tomato, pepper, and onion focaccia that was amazing. And since it was the "Strawberry Festival" we also got a super duper delicious carton of freshly picked organic strawberries. Oh how my mouth watered just thinking about them.

We had some for dessert. And we saved some to put on our oatmeal in the morning. Yum!

Even Princess had some! Too bad they'll be gone before Daddy gets home but maybe we can get some more next week.

Things To Do: Summer Camp

Mini started summer camp today at his school. When we got there he hung up his backpack and took off, didn't even look back. And when I asked for a hug I got a quick one armed one, like you'd expect from a 12 yr old not a 3 yr old. He was so ready to do this all by himself.

When I got into the car I cried a little bit, he's really not a baby any more. I'll miss my baby but I am so glad that I have such an awesome big boy! He went from 9-1 and even had lunch there with all the other kids. And he had such a good time!!!!

Things To Do: Last Day of Gym

Today we went to Mini's final day of gym class. He starts school in the fall and we just can't do both. He has had such a great time with all his three gym class buddies and we will miss them all so much!

Things To Do: Birthday Card Fun

When you get cool birthday cards that have stickers in them or that make into a paper airplane the fun continues long after your birthday!!

Things to Do: Little Kids at the Big Kids Gym

All little brothers and sisters want to do exactly what their bigger siblings are doing. And as you can see it starts very young!

The number of baby carriers in Mini's gym class has grown to almost fill the wall, one day there were seven lined up under the windows. And they all just watch and learn!!!

Things to Do: Cleanliness is Next To...

Mini Potsy! This big boy sink was just the right size for big boy Mini. He loved the thing and would have stayed in the BRU bathroom for hours just washing his hands if I had let him. Hilarious!