First day of School

Sylvie had her first day of school last Tuesday. We organized a co-op preschool/playgroup of sorts with some mom's in our neighborhood. Sylvie totally loves it and looks forward to going every week. Here are some photos from her first day, including one with the star she and the other kids received from their teacher. That night, she couldn't wait to show her dad and tell him about her day at school! So cute.

"Get Down!" "No!"

I guess best friends are liable to have a falling out at one point or another. Sylvie climbed into Zoe's fancy new stroller while we were hanging out in the park. Zoe didn't like it and thus began the battle of words. "Get Down!"..."No!" went on for several minutes and luckily we were able to capture a few seconds of it. It ended with a few moments of silence and a "Hi" from Zoe.


Have no fear, the feud was over quickly and the bff's were walking hand and hand once again.

Hawaiian Dress

Jasmine brought back this adorable dress from Hawaii for Sylvie and she got to strut her stuff in it the other night at Kris's birthday party. She was feeling pretty confident in it and was posing like she was America's next top model. Granted, she decided not to nap that day, but her unruly attitude added to the party atmosphere!

The End of Summer

Sylvie resting on Papa & Nana's boat.



Well, looks like our blissful summer is just about over and I have about a bizillion photographs that I have finally downloaded from our cameras. We had a pretty amazing summer spending 2 weeks in Western NY and a week in the Adirondacks with my family. Sylvie got to experience a lot of new things and develop new relationships with friends like Sophie and her cousins Jordan, Olivia, Adam and baby Zachary.

I have to admit, it was nice to be able to drive everywhere enjoy boat rides on the Niagara River. Sylvie got to do a lot of swimming in Uncle Mike's pool, went to the Zoo with Marisa, U. Mike, Jordan and Olivia and had a ball playing with Grandma and Granny. Sylvie loved being on Papa & Nana's boat, so I guess there is a little of me in her afterall. And how she loved picking fresh veggies from Nana's garden!
She also got to visit Castellani Art Museum where I worked all through college. It was fun to share that with her.

Our new house is still a work in progress, but it is finally starting to feel like our place. We are excited about all the good things to come this autumn.

Sylvie has really grown this summer. She is such an amazing person. She's so funny and loving. I love to see her change and grow everyday. Here are some of our favorite moments from summer 2008:

The Big Move & Summer Upstate

sylvie dancing at our old apt. the day we moved out

What a whirlwind the last few weeks have been! We successfully moved from our place on Prospect Park West to our new home. It was a busy time with all the packing, moving and interview by the NY Times.

Last time we saw the new apartment it looked like this.
I am looking forward to getting back to help Bryan sort everything out.

Two days after the move, Sylvie and I headed upstate to Nana & Papa's to stay for a couple weeks while Bryan looked after the renovations at the new place.

Sylvie is having a ball. She loves having so much family around and its nice to see her getting to know everyone. Grandma has taken her for walks, to the library and showed her around Lewiston. Granny took us out to lunch today and bought Sylvie a pretty sweater at the local shop called Brothers & Sisters. Nana and papa have taken us on boat rides, let us relax on the river and pick green beans from their garden! We had a great play date with Sophie. We wished her a happy birthday and played on Papa's new boat.

We also had lots of fun at Uncle Mike and Aunt Brandi's bbq with the entire family. Sylvie was the last kid to leave the swimming pool, despite her shivering body and purple lips. Ah remember those days?

Yesterday we went to the Buffalo Zoo with cousins Jordan, Olivia, Marisa and Uncle Mike. The girls loved the animals, particularly the lions. It was a day we won't forget!

'What A Feeling!'

I know, I know! What has happened to our posts? I have lots coming your way, but no time to post right now. We are packing, painting, and fixing the new place. It has been a major time of transition in so many ways. So to get you through, here is a happy accident of a picture. Enjoy!

Sylvie's Birthday Present