The Lieu Crew

Saturday, November 1, 2014

October Randoms

Samantha has gotten good at using forks and spoons in October (as not really evidenced by this picture).

Okay better job!

And she's still wanting to read tons of books.

She loves eating apples!

And she has LOVED picking raspberries at our farm share!

We've gone on lots of walks around the neighborhood!

And oftentimes we end up at the little playground!

S is also obsessed with carrying leaves around (notice the last two pictures as well). But don't suggest she jump or lay in a pile of leaves- that's not good.

It's clear this little one likes the fall!

Trip to Long Island - Oct 2014

The third weekend in October we headed back to Long Island- this time for a wedding! But we crammed in some fun times with Nana, Granddad, and some other friends as well!

On Friday we had a play date with Emily and Piper. Fun to see these girls starting to really play together. Now if only Piper would teach Samantha to leave bows in her hair.

Samantha discovered my vast American girl doll collection. While we're not yet ready to pass on the whole Samantha doll collection to this not so careful almost two year old, she decided to adopt the "Meet Samantha" hat as her own and we were okay with that.

Not really understanding that the hat isn't exactly her size.

And when Baba got home they hurried to the train station to watch the rush hour trains come in. Kerri and I used to do this with my Dad all the time when we were little, and it was fun to see Samantha get excited about the "choo choos."

And there was, of course, some fun singing and dancing while we waited for the trains to arrive.

Also Samantha has become obsessed with looking at pictures of herself and people she recognizes. Baba took advantage of her relative stillness for some pictures snuggles.

Then she found one of my dad's hats and decided to wear it around the house.

and then we realized she was striking a pose.

Love this little one!

On Sunday afternoon we headed to a wedding at DeSeverksy Mansion. It was one of my high school bffs (Alissa)'s little brother, Michael. I grew up with Michael being my surrogate little brother, considering how much time I spent at Alissa's house and doing things away with her family, and I can't believe Michael got married! So fun to see him all grown up!

Forgot to snap a pic of me and Andrew or of the bride and groom but here's one of me and Liss!

And this is basically how every night in the Citterbart house ends- Mom or Dad cuddling with Lanie.

I hung around for Monday again since my mom doesn't work Mondays, and Nana, Samantha and I visited Main Street Nursery to check out the Halloween maze.

And the little petting zoo.

Thanks for another fun weekend on Long Island, Nana and Granddad! And congrats Michael and Amanda!

Friday, October 31, 2014

S's vacation in Long Island

While I was in Denver, Samantha was having a vacation on Long Island (Andrew got a bachelor weekend out of the deal- two rounds of golf and cleaning our whole house!) S had a wonderful time with Nana and Granddad (who she now has decided is named, "Baba").

First on the agenda every day was making sure Lanie was served an egg and tea.

Milk with tea!

Then Nana took her to the playground. Samantha cannot get enough of the playground these days.

Samantha also loves bath time. She especially loved bath time with Lanie.

Serving Lanie some bath water tea.

"My bag"- shopping upstairs.

Bed time reading with Nana and doggie.

S loved visiting the library with Nana and Granddad- especially looking at the mural.

"We're walking, we're walking, we're walking. We're walking in the library now."

Lanie is confused. Plastic cupcake in her dish? Thanks, Samantha.

My parents also pulled up the blocks from storage and walking along the block path was like the most fun thing ever.

After I returned from Denver on Sunday, I was able to spend Monday with my parents. Since it was Columbus Day my dad was home from work so we had a fun Monday together.