Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
FFF - Best in Show
There's still the possiblity of a snuggly-in-my-Christmas-jammies picture knocking this one out of the top spot, but as of now this is one of my favorite pictures of the year:
And this is definitely the best jack-o-lantern the Gorski Family has ever carved...
Chris did scrape out 95% of the insides and performed the actual cutting, but I really credit Aidan and I for doing such an excellent job of scooping out the seeds :)
And this is definitely the best jack-o-lantern the Gorski Family has ever carved...
Chris did scrape out 95% of the insides and performed the actual cutting, but I really credit Aidan and I for doing such an excellent job of scooping out the seeds :)Friday, October 22, 2010
Favorite Foto Friday - Pony Rides
The boys recently enjoyed pony rides at a pumpkin farm.
True to form, Aidan hopped right on and had to be reminded repeatedly to pay attention and keep two hands on the saddle...
While Andy approached with caution and focused intently on holding on tight.
True to form, Aidan hopped right on and had to be reminded repeatedly to pay attention and keep two hands on the saddle...
While Andy approached with caution and focused intently on holding on tight.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Another year goes by...
Andy, I can't believe you are 4 years old today!
It seems like only yesterday we were watching you smear frosting from your 1st birthday cupcake all over your high chair; how can you already be blowing out 4 candles all by yourself? It's amazing to me that when I look at you I see a kid - not a baby, not even a toddler. You're growing up so fast...in another 4 years, you'll be 8 and in another 4, 12 and in another 4....well, I just can't believe how quickly it will all be over.
I thought I'd take a moment to record a bit about who you are right now, in this moment, because I want to capture the details of this time of your life before it passes me by in a blur of trains and cartoons and stories before bed.
So, here's some things about you at age 4:
How we celebrated: This year instead of one big party, we opted for many smaller ones. A few weeks ago, we celebrated with your grandparents, aunts & cousins. After weeks of deliberating w/no decision, Aunt Sandy suggested you have a double theme of pumpkins and candy for this party, which worked out perfectly b/c I found a pumpkin pinata at Target. Despite valiant efforts, you, Aidan and your cousins were unable to break it open, so Daddy did it for you and then climbed on top of the swing set to create the "candy rain" we'd been promising. Post-candy collection, Daddy put the pumpkin on his head and entertained you by running around the yard and falling down. Yesterday, we celebrated with the B family at our house with dinner and brownies with peanut butter whipped cream, on which we put imaginary candles for you to blow out b/c for the life of me I could not remember where I'd put the ones from your party. The B's got you a basketball hoop that fits over a door with a breakaway rim. I have no idea what that means, but the Dads were very excited about it. This morning we made pumpkin pancakes with whipped cream before school and this afternoon we will have ice cream with Grammy, Aunt Sandy & your cousins. Then next week, my aunts and their kids will be coming over for more ice cream and presents. So basically, the entire month of October will be filled with presents and treats, but I think that's fine b/c in my opinion you can never have too many of either one.
Your favorite cartoons: Diego, Caillou and Fireman Sam; thankfully none of them annoy me and Dad too much, though we do spend a lot of time wondering why 4 year old Caillou doesn't have any hair.
Your favorite movies: Toy Story 2 & Cars.
Your favorite foods: Anything with peanut butter, yogurt covered raisins, red grapes and Goldfish. Your are very fickle when it comes to your favorite frozen treats, one day proclaiming cookies and cream ice cream to be your best treat ever and then the next time rejecting it in favor of strawberry or mint chocolate chip. Your devotion to frosting and whipped cream however, is unwavering.
Your favorite books: poems from Where the Sidewalk Ends, especially "Lazy Jane" and "Invention", Olivia, Llama, Llama Mad at Mama, Little Miss Spider, Goodnight Moon.
Your favorite activities: using our suitcases to play "vacation" with Aidan, pushing anything with wheels, taking pictures with the camera Grandma Jean gave you.
The thing I enjoy most about you: Talking in bed every night before you go to sleep. Our conversations cover everything from whether or not you liked what I made for dinner to what a sting ray's mouth looks like. Snuggling in bed and hearing your sweet little voice is the perfect end to even the most hectic days.
It seems like only yesterday we were watching you smear frosting from your 1st birthday cupcake all over your high chair; how can you already be blowing out 4 candles all by yourself? It's amazing to me that when I look at you I see a kid - not a baby, not even a toddler. You're growing up so fast...in another 4 years, you'll be 8 and in another 4, 12 and in another 4....well, I just can't believe how quickly it will all be over.
I thought I'd take a moment to record a bit about who you are right now, in this moment, because I want to capture the details of this time of your life before it passes me by in a blur of trains and cartoons and stories before bed.
So, here's some things about you at age 4:
How we celebrated: This year instead of one big party, we opted for many smaller ones. A few weeks ago, we celebrated with your grandparents, aunts & cousins. After weeks of deliberating w/no decision, Aunt Sandy suggested you have a double theme of pumpkins and candy for this party, which worked out perfectly b/c I found a pumpkin pinata at Target. Despite valiant efforts, you, Aidan and your cousins were unable to break it open, so Daddy did it for you and then climbed on top of the swing set to create the "candy rain" we'd been promising. Post-candy collection, Daddy put the pumpkin on his head and entertained you by running around the yard and falling down. Yesterday, we celebrated with the B family at our house with dinner and brownies with peanut butter whipped cream, on which we put imaginary candles for you to blow out b/c for the life of me I could not remember where I'd put the ones from your party. The B's got you a basketball hoop that fits over a door with a breakaway rim. I have no idea what that means, but the Dads were very excited about it. This morning we made pumpkin pancakes with whipped cream before school and this afternoon we will have ice cream with Grammy, Aunt Sandy & your cousins. Then next week, my aunts and their kids will be coming over for more ice cream and presents. So basically, the entire month of October will be filled with presents and treats, but I think that's fine b/c in my opinion you can never have too many of either one.
Your favorite cartoons: Diego, Caillou and Fireman Sam; thankfully none of them annoy me and Dad too much, though we do spend a lot of time wondering why 4 year old Caillou doesn't have any hair.
Your favorite movies: Toy Story 2 & Cars.
Your favorite foods: Anything with peanut butter, yogurt covered raisins, red grapes and Goldfish. Your are very fickle when it comes to your favorite frozen treats, one day proclaiming cookies and cream ice cream to be your best treat ever and then the next time rejecting it in favor of strawberry or mint chocolate chip. Your devotion to frosting and whipped cream however, is unwavering.
Your favorite books: poems from Where the Sidewalk Ends, especially "Lazy Jane" and "Invention", Olivia, Llama, Llama Mad at Mama, Little Miss Spider, Goodnight Moon.
Your favorite activities: using our suitcases to play "vacation" with Aidan, pushing anything with wheels, taking pictures with the camera Grandma Jean gave you.
The thing I enjoy most about you: Talking in bed every night before you go to sleep. Our conversations cover everything from whether or not you liked what I made for dinner to what a sting ray's mouth looks like. Snuggling in bed and hearing your sweet little voice is the perfect end to even the most hectic days.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The latest installment
"It doesn't sound the same without my sunglasses on." - Aidan, on why he couldn't play his guitar until we found his sunglasses.
"I don't really care for sleep." - Andy, making the understatement of his life a few weeks ago at bedtime.
"The stinging wasp did a battle with Daddy, but the shoe won." - Aidan, after Chris killed a wasp in his room.
"We ate the cake, so now I'm four." - Andy, trying to convince me he turned four the day of his party, not 2 weeks from now.
"I wish I could, but my legs are out of batteries." - Andy, on why he was unable to help clean up his toys.
"Well, I make quite a mess." - Aidan, telling me about snack time at school.
"To infinity and beyond!" - Andy, every time he flushes the toilet.
"I don't really care for sleep." - Andy, making the understatement of his life a few weeks ago at bedtime.
"The stinging wasp did a battle with Daddy, but the shoe won." - Aidan, after Chris killed a wasp in his room.
"We ate the cake, so now I'm four." - Andy, trying to convince me he turned four the day of his party, not 2 weeks from now.
"I wish I could, but my legs are out of batteries." - Andy, on why he was unable to help clean up his toys.
"Well, I make quite a mess." - Aidan, telling me about snack time at school.
"To infinity and beyond!" - Andy, every time he flushes the toilet.
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