pennsylvania travels.

This weekend we packed a whole lot of activity into a short overnight trip to PA. While I was spending the day at my friend Lisa's baby shower, Tom took the boys to an arboretum where they ran themselves so hard that they behaved like (almost) perfect gentlemen at dinner with Lisa and her husband. The next morning after no sleep (thanks, Henry!), we headed over to Frecon Farms for a flash visit with family and some apple and pumpkin picking at the orchard. Then it was back in the car to NY so that daddy could make the trip again the next morning on the train.

fell asleep in the car on the way home from dinner. he woke up at 3 am and never went back to sleep.

(photo courtesy of Anderson)

Backseat Driver
(looking very much like a young Tom Soper in these photos, in my opinion)

almost home!

blurrs and whoorls.

Today after camp, we took the boys and Annemarie to a gymnastics rec space. They had a blast! There is not one picture that is actually in focus, but I think you'll get the idea. . .

Have a great weekend!

derby day.

I don't have many pictures to show, but a good time was had by all at our first (hopefully) annual derby party. Andy was the big winner with I'll Have Another taking the lead at the last minute! He is officially $20 richer, and next year's one to beat!

bronx zoo.

This weekend we visited the Bronx Zoo with friends. We had a great time with our friends, but I think we could have probably been anywhere and done that! I think collectively the kids' favorite part of the zoo was riding the Monorail -- it was a great way to see a lot in a reasonably short amount of time. It really is amazing to see all of those exotic animals in the middle of the Bronx! That said, I think the zoo may have been a little overwhelming for the little guys (and maybe me, too). But it sure was a beautiful day, and being outside on a beautiful day is really the most important thing!