Monday, December 21, 2009

First Time In The Snow

Everett had his first time in the snow this past weekend. NYC had a crazy storm on Saturday night which left almost 2 feet on our rooftop! Everett was very unsure about it at first. He didn't understand why he went right through the snow when he tried to walk on it. We tried to just throw him in - but he didn't like that very much. After we cleared an area he sat down and really enjoyed it. Grandma helped build a small mountain and made it into a birthday cake. They both had fun blowing out the fake candle.
All in all it was a good first time in the snow for E!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Hanukkah 2009

On the first night of Hanukkah Everett was unsure of what was going on. We lit the candles and all he wanted to do was blow them out or touch them - of course he achieved both. Each night after the candles were lit we would open presents. By the 8th night we really think Everett understood Hanukkah. He helped Ivan light the candles and then sat there and admired the festival of lights. Such a sweet moment! And then of course more presents!!!! (Check out the awesome tent in the background from the MD Gabel's. Thanks so much - Everett LOVES IT!)

Monday, November 30, 2009

When Everett is done....


When Everett is done with something, whether it be food or a toy he usually just throws it aside. Well I really need to get better at my reflexes....




After a very peaceful dinner (thanks to the DVD Nemo) with the Gabel's and Jenn at Tai Show we went to our favorite ice cream place. Ivan bought Everett his very own Strawberry Shake - of course the smallest size was HUGE.









Well, Everett was done after about 10 minutes and did what he usually does and tossed the cup to the side. I am not sure if it exploded on impact or if I actually tried to catch it and then it exploded. Thankfully we were pulling into Jenn's driveway so I jumped out and let the shake pour off of me and my coat. It was definitely comical! Jenn and Ivan had no idea what happened and just saw me dripping!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Waiting for the Dr. - Let's go Food Shopping!

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Someone please remind me to never go to the Doctor on a Monday morning.

Everett had a check up on Monday and every sick child from the weekend was stuffed into the tiny waiting room. Thank goodness for Pebbles! She was kind enough to wait in the germ pit while Ivan and I took Everett outside. The wait was going to be more than 30 minutes so we ventured to the corner grocery store. Since it was pretty early it wasn't too crowded and Everett was able to use the mini shopping cart (there aren't that many). It was his first time using the cart and he was a PRO! He knew just what to do. Up and down the aisles, putting bacon, toilet paper and coffee in the basket.

It was just a normal day at the super market for our 18 month old!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Rainy Saturday


We were heading to the car on Saturday and it was just a drizzle so we didn't put the rain guard on Everett's stroller. Well within minutes that drizzle became full rain. Everett was a champ and held on to the GIANT umbrella while we ran to the car. He's such a big boy!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Everett's Dust Buster



With all the little spills and crumbs that come with a toddler we decided to invest in a dust buster. We have had it for a few months now and Everett likes to play with it. Over the past few weeks Everett has been congested so we had to take out the Nebulizer to try and make him feel better. One night after his cous cous fell on the floor he went and grabbed the nozzle off the Nebulizer and tried to use it as a dust buster - it was hysterical. It does have a similar shape.
He's is just too cute and smart.

Here is a picture of the nozzle.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

"Socks Suck"




Everett really hates wearing socks. He gets very frustrated when he can't get them off his feet. We have tried to teach him that he needs to pull from the heal but he keeps going straight for the toe area - and when that doesn't work he uses his mouth!!!!

Hey, whatever it takes :0)

Monday, November 9, 2009

And the Mother of the Year Award goes to...

NOT ME! I was so close (well, not really).
So.... Ivan has been talking about this awesome grocery store in the city for a while (PathMark) - it has a parking lot and big aisles with big shopping carts. So we decided to take a trip there last night. It really is huge and quite a difference from other grocery stores in the city. After a while Everett got fussy and needed a diaper change so I took him to the car. With much difficulty and struggle I managed to change his diaper in the back seat, strap him in his car seat and then I proceeded to head to the front seat. I closed the back door and then went to open my door to discover it was LOCKED! I immediately tried the back door again and it was locked too! I looked through the window to see Everett playing with the keys! During my debacle of trying to change a thrashing 1 year old boy in the back tiny seat - I succumbed to giving him the car keys to play with ... NEVER AGAIN! So here I am trying to rip the door off the hinges while Ivan is still in the store. I start knocking on the window and I kept telling Everett to push the button - "push the button Everett, push the button, push the button" ... I must have said it 100 times in 2 seconds - I was freaking out. A million things were running through my head - my cell phone was in the car, I couldn't call Ivan, he was probably going to come out here and break the window to get to Everett, can we call AAA, should Ivan run home and get the spare key.... "push the button Everett, push the button, PUSH THE BUTTON" ... and then finally - click!!!! I WAS IN. My heart was in my stomach. I opened the back door, grabbed the keys and gave Everett a big KISS! He loves those buttons - I'm just glad he pushed the right one. I jumped in the font seat shaking and then gave him a cracker and waited for Daddy so I could tell my tale of why I will not be receiving the Mother of the Year Award - at least not this year!


Here's Everett on the ride home...he doesn't even know what just happened!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Halloween

Last Halloween Everett was 5 months old and sick so he didn't really get to enjoy the holiday - but don't worry he made up for it this year. Picking out a costume was somewhat difficult since he won't wear anything on his head and most costumes had some kind of head gear. After much shopping, we decided to go with the SKELETON PAJAMAS! They were perfect. I spiked up his hair and we were on our way. He was the cutest skeleton and really loved the concept of Halloween - he caught right on. And of course after his new discovery of lolly pops they were his first choice every time!

Fall Leaves

Everett has discovered LEAVES. At first he loved just sitting in them and then he learned that he could dive into them. It is so amazing to see his excitement over this new wonder. We can't wait for so many more first time discoveries with our little boy.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Day in the Park

Today was a beautiful day in Merrick. Everett and I took the day off and met Samara in Julian Lane Park. Samara was trying to teach Everett the art of blowing the "Puff Flowers" in the wind. Everett tried really hard but in the end just decided to eat it! It was very funny, we caught him just as he put it in his mouth. Samara then moved on to smelling the flowers, Everett really liked that. We had such a nice time with Sam, we can't wait to meet Everett's new friend in her belly!




After the park I took Everett to get his 3rd haircut. The second we arrived at the salon he flipped out. He hates getting his haircut - the first time he loved it but now its torture! He cried the whole time. I even tried to force a lolly pop on him. Since he never had a lolly pop before he didn't know what it was. After he was all done, he was pointing for the door to get him out of there. I sat him down and he finally accepted the lolly and of course HE LOVED IT!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Everett's Fat Lip

Everett has conquered his first real fat lip. He took a spill face first to the floor (thank goodness it was carpet). He was a champ - cried for a minute and went about his day. We took him to the carnival and he forgot all about it. Our tough little guy!!!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Line up and Dance



Everett just loves the pantry at Grandma's & Grandpa's. He loves opening the doors, hiding inside and rearranging all the food. During one of his pantry adventures he decided to take out everything he could and line it up on the table. I must say, this did occupy him for quite some time. He was very efficient.









Later that afternoon we took a trip to the mall and Ivan brought Everett to Dave and Busters while I shopped. Of course Everett found his calling on the DANCE MACHINE. He loved it and everyone around him was a fan!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Summer Updates

Well that past 3 months have been fun! We had a nice eventful summer. Here is a quick recap:

Everett got his first real pair of walking shoes (thank you Grandma)



We were invited back to the Simpson Lakehouse with Jenn - so much wine, food and fun (Thanks Shirley & Roger)



We had many good times on Long Island with family and friends



Everett had his first Zoo experience (only CP Zoo, still need to make it to Bronx Zoo)




Everett played on the FAO Schwartz Piano (and loved it)



Ivan got to be 21 again and party for the weekend with OAR and PHISH



In mid August the weather was a little crazy and we caught a great shot of the sky


Everett and Kenzie took their relationship to the next level!



Everett learned how to dance and hasn't stopped!



Ivan discovered chocolate covered BACON (thanks Danielle and Craig)


Everett had his FIRST SLEEPOVER with his BFF Isaac



Charles left for college and is having a great time! (We are all so proud of him!!!)



Everett went to his first "princess party" and since he was the only boy there and all the girls were getting their hair done he couldn't be left out (first real MOHAWK!)



We had lobster night with the Weiss'



Nan came to visit for the Holidays



Nancy was able to use her DOUBLE OVEN



Everett found a new hiding spot in the pantry



We had some fun times in Julian Lane Park




and last but definitely not least...
Ross and Michele got engaged