OK Some Pics

So we went to such a cool place that we had to pictures, even if it was with our cell phones. So- here are Simon, Daddy and Papa Don on the Growler. The Growler is the submarine you can tour next to the Intrepid.

Simon enjoyed all of the things you got to climb into and push buttons in.

A space capsule.

And a helicopter were among them.

No Pictures For A Bit

We left our camera at the Seder at Peter and Erica's so no pics until we get it from them next weekend. However, I'll leave you with a image in words.

Driving home from the Seder, we dropped off Sarah in the rain and headed to Windsor Terrace. Probably from the lack of sleep, Mama's head was starting to hurt so Simon said, "I'll rub your neck and sing to you." And he did. Very nicely rubbed the back of my neck and sang me 'Why Are There So Many Songs About Rainbows?'. And it helped me feel better, both my headache felt better and I felt better about Simon being a good kid too.

Why We Are Tired

We have been very busy. We celebrated at a wonderful wedding- Simon got to skip down the aisle for Deeanna and Raphael. It was one of those wedding that match the bride a groom perfectly. We had also partied at the reharsal BBQ the night before so it was two late nights in a row.

So, of course, we still got up early for Easter. Simon really wanted to wear his new fairy dress for the egg hunt.

To try to limit candy ( and because Simon has already eaten most of the Easter candy one night at about 2 AM) we tried a different approach to filling the eggs...

And now we've heard 'I Like To Move It' at ;east 20 times.

Then we are off to a family Seder tonight, and welcome Grandma Jean and Grandpa Don back to NYC tomorrow. The fun never stops.

First Hike Of The Season!

The Garland's head off on their first hike for 2011. And what a fabulous hike it was.

There was lots of exploring of small things...

Crossing of puddles, streams, and rushing rivers, (as Simon said). Truly we must have crossed over at least 15 streams of varying size, and occaisionally just walked along the trail which had turned into a stream.

And there was exploring of large things. The giant gaping black hole in the rock beyond Simon is an old abandoned iron mine. Very cool to investigate. The hike was a 3.5 mile loop and Simon was a stellar hiker- we even made it up a small mountain too. This summer family hikes are going to be a serious highlight! Mount Battie, here we come!

Swimming Triumph

(Daddy already posted the picture I sent with my phone- but I want to put up some good ones!)

OK- He's not actually swimming yet- but today's class went much better. Simon can't wait to go back in two weeks to do more. And luckily- when Grandma Sue and Grandpa Steve visit in early May they booked a hotel with a pool so we can all go swimming then too!