Pony Rides At The Birthday Party

Pilar's and Petra's 5th Birthday Party was on Saturday and it was wonderful.

Jack had not one, not two, but three pony rides and I took so many photos you will have to see them here.


He's "a natural" on a pony too.

Teleri Visited

Teleri and her Mum visited family for a reunion in the Catskills (1.5 hours south of us) and Teleri was able to take the train North to visit us for 24 hours.

I was able to take the day off and we wanted to make the most of our time together so rather than Teleri taking the train back, I decided to drive her back and Mum was able to join us. It was so much fun. We were able to visit Olana and visit some high end shops in Hudson.

Teleri's beautiful aunt (top photo, far right) is a talented artist.

The best thing was we got to meet Teleri's 2 aunts and her uncle. It was very special.

In the last photo: Pictured here is Mrs Jones and Ms Teleri Jones (with a Victoria Secret item).

I have more to say and more photos to add...

Thomas the Tank Engine

Giggling Ruby

Patrick and Annabel's new addition Ruby. Born in April. She is an absolute cutie.

Rob & Louie's Horse Farm

Jack and I felt like we had died and gone to heaven when we visited Rob and Louie's horse farm. Rob took Jack for a ride on his tractor.

Mini Fair

Fort Hardy Park had a mini fair last weekend and we visited it on Sunday. This was Jack's first ride and the centrifugal force was so strong I was concerned for a short while. But Jack enjoyed it so much he wanted to try out each and every ride. He was "hooked". The love of speed does run in the family! (Dad, Alastair, Patrick, Campbell, Roxy and I are "boy racers").

Jennifer's Wedding

Jennifer and Jeremy got married at the Rochester Museum and Science Center last Saturday. The ceremony was in the rose garden followed by cocktails on the first floor and the reception on the mezzanine floor. It was spectacular and Jack and Lily and Gaby (baby pictured) could not believe the variety of tactile exhibits. There were so many buttons to push, levers to lift, sliding doors, etc, that Jack kept saying "I like weddings".

We visited Brockport again

We visited Brockport 2 weeks ago for Dick's niece's wedding (more photos of that to follow). The day before the wedding Jack got to hang out with Dick's nephew's daughter Lily. Lily was a flower girl at the wedding and she is beautiful.

The week before we visited a local dairy farm where Jack became fascinated with barns and the tall, circular silos so when he saw the barn bird feeder - he had to get a closer look.

Can You Believe?

... Jack will be two and a half next month but he already looks much older because of this haircut.

Plus, he is talking in sentences now and understands and responds to so much of what we say to him. We make a point of using the words "please" and "thank you" when we ask for things. To the point where he says "thank you" if he gets the simplest thing - even a little assistance is rewarded with a "thank you".

He is a sweet boy.