Things have pretty much quieted down to a routine around here, so, no new fun places or pictures to post for now. In fact, there may be somewhat of a drought until Baby G. arrives.
Speaking of Baby G, due to a "scheduling conflict" her delivery date has been pushed back to August 28th. Obviously the scheduling person isn't the one who is pregnant and she wasn't as sympathetic as I thought she should be when she matter-of-factly told me to wait two more days!
Oh well, it will be here soon enough.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Tent Time!
Grandma and Grandpa Goodman sent a beach tent for Abby this week. Although it would be really handy at the beach, we set it up in her room for a trial run and I think it's there to stay.
Doing a little "excitement" dance...
...and more smiles
...getting ready to run through the flaps for a little hide and seek. It's been a great spot for reading stories and mostly just her stuffed animals and daddy get invites to come inside. That's OK, it's a little tough for me to get my enormous belly down that low anyway...actually getting out again is the hardest part.
Doing a little "excitement" dance...
...and more smiles
...getting ready to run through the flaps for a little hide and seek. It's been a great spot for reading stories and mostly just her stuffed animals and daddy get invites to come inside. That's OK, it's a little tough for me to get my enormous belly down that low anyway...actually getting out again is the hardest part.
A Tour of "Around Here" Part 4
This morning Abby came up to me with her swim diaper in her hand and said "beach" "beach" repeatedly. This is the spot she was referring to. It's Eastern Point Beach, our closest and most visited "beach." It's located just down the street from Pfizer, so Abby and I go at least once a week before we pick James up from work.
We went with Grandma Goodman the first week we were here. Grandma bought Abby her first "beach toy" set, which has been a big hit. Grandma showed Abby how to "pat, pat, pat" the sand into the molds to make fun shapes.
Abby learning to shovel sand.
Behind the beach is a playground with swings and slides--another fun spot.
More digging and shoveling with Grandma.
Instead of fireworks on the 4th, New London does fireworks on the 12th of July in conjunction with Sailfest. We went to Eastern Point to watch the fireworks from across the Thames River. It was a good spot to see the beautiful (and huge fireworks) but not close enough to scare Abby with the noise.
We had to go early to get a good viewing spot. We had a picnic and played on the playground while we waited.
Sunset over Long Island Sound...
Getting close to fireworks time--only two hours past Abby's bedtime. She hung in there like a champ and enjoyed the bright colors, although she kept "sniffing" them as if they were flowers...I guess they kind of look like big flowers.
We went with Grandma Goodman the first week we were here. Grandma bought Abby her first "beach toy" set, which has been a big hit. Grandma showed Abby how to "pat, pat, pat" the sand into the molds to make fun shapes.
Abby learning to shovel sand.
Behind the beach is a playground with swings and slides--another fun spot.
More digging and shoveling with Grandma.
Instead of fireworks on the 4th, New London does fireworks on the 12th of July in conjunction with Sailfest. We went to Eastern Point to watch the fireworks from across the Thames River. It was a good spot to see the beautiful (and huge fireworks) but not close enough to scare Abby with the noise.
We had to go early to get a good viewing spot. We had a picnic and played on the playground while we waited.
Sunset over Long Island Sound...
Getting close to fireworks time--only two hours past Abby's bedtime. She hung in there like a champ and enjoyed the bright colors, although she kept "sniffing" them as if they were flowers...I guess they kind of look like big flowers.
A Tour of "Around Here" Part 3
Next stop...Noank, where you can get some great seafood and sit out by the marina and watch all the sailboats come and go. Abbott's and Costello's are about a block apart and serve up some giant lobster, scallops and crab cakes.
We checked out Abbott's (above)
...but ended up at Costello's. Matt entertained Abby with his lobster claws and we all enjoyed some delicious, fresh seafood (nice bib, mom).
Another fun spot is Olde Mistick Village, a collection of specialty shops and restaurants built around the historic area of Mystic (formerly Mistick). For the toddler among us, the best part of Olde Mistick is the ducks walking around and swimming in the ponds. In fact, Abby now says, "duck, duck" and flaps her arms as soon as we pull into the parking lot.
Marina, Mom, Abby and I visited one afternoon for some shopping and more importantly, some delicious ice cream. Abby is pointing out the giant grey goose that lives in the pond.
We visited Olde Mistick again later in the week with mom and dad for dinner at Ten Clams.
James and Abby were checking out the new baby ducks in the pond.
Abby looks like she's up to something..maybe plans to climb on the fence?!
By the way, her little seersucker "sea" outfit came from another favorite new spot Twice is Nice, a resale shop in Mystic. We got that outfit for $1!
We checked out Abbott's (above)
...but ended up at Costello's. Matt entertained Abby with his lobster claws and we all enjoyed some delicious, fresh seafood (nice bib, mom).
Another fun spot is Olde Mistick Village, a collection of specialty shops and restaurants built around the historic area of Mystic (formerly Mistick). For the toddler among us, the best part of Olde Mistick is the ducks walking around and swimming in the ponds. In fact, Abby now says, "duck, duck" and flaps her arms as soon as we pull into the parking lot.
Marina, Mom, Abby and I visited one afternoon for some shopping and more importantly, some delicious ice cream. Abby is pointing out the giant grey goose that lives in the pond.
We visited Olde Mistick again later in the week with mom and dad for dinner at Ten Clams.
James and Abby were checking out the new baby ducks in the pond.
Abby looks like she's up to something..maybe plans to climb on the fence?!
By the way, her little seersucker "sea" outfit came from another favorite new spot Twice is Nice, a resale shop in Mystic. We got that outfit for $1!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
A Tour of "Around Here" Part 2
Although the Mystic River is beautiful, if you want to actually put your feet in some water, Harkness State Park is located about 30 minutes from our house on Long Island Sound and offers great sand and some cool water. We've visited three times already...
On the first visit, Abby needed a little refresher course on "waves" and "sand" since it has been awhile...
She picked it up quickly and was splashing and digging in no time.
On visit 2, Grandma Goodman showed Abby some neat shells
...and how to pack the sand to built a sand castle.
Dad and Grandma helped Abby get used to the chilly water with a few warm up "jumps."
Pretty water...
(And p.s., we may have gone a little bit overboard in the "sun protection" department on this visit, but we had to protect that pasty white Portland skin. Although we're still careful, she does has a little hint of a summer tan these days.)
Visit 3 was with the Slighs...
More fun in the sand...
...testing out the chilly water...
...and going for a little wade.
Eventually, Abby was soaking wet. The rest of us watched from the warmer, drier sand.
More stops coming soon...
On the first visit, Abby needed a little refresher course on "waves" and "sand" since it has been awhile...
She picked it up quickly and was splashing and digging in no time.
On visit 2, Grandma Goodman showed Abby some neat shells
...and how to pack the sand to built a sand castle.
Dad and Grandma helped Abby get used to the chilly water with a few warm up "jumps."
Pretty water...
(And p.s., we may have gone a little bit overboard in the "sun protection" department on this visit, but we had to protect that pasty white Portland skin. Although we're still careful, she does has a little hint of a summer tan these days.)
Visit 3 was with the Slighs...
More fun in the sand...
...testing out the chilly water...
...and going for a little wade.
Eventually, Abby was soaking wet. The rest of us watched from the warmer, drier sand.
More stops coming soon...
A Tour of "Around Here" Part 1
Now that you've seen our spot, we'll take a little tour of the area...
The U.S. Naval Submarine Base is located just down the road from our house. Although the base is closed to the public, you can go to the museum and tour the U.S.S. Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine, launched in 1954. Although the tour is enough to give anyone claustrophobia, it is remarkable how so many men lived in such tight quarters for months at a time. You can't help but walk away with a great appreciation for all the men and women that have, and continue to sacrifice time away from their families and friends to serve our country under the sea.
Next stop is Mystic, about 20 minutes from our house. The Mystic area is known throughout the Northeast for the Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium (haven't been to either yet), but in recent years, Mystic Pizza, a pizza joint with a 1988 movie named after it, has become one of the most visited spots on Main Street.
The Sligh and Goodman women visited Mystic Pizza for some delicious pizza in a fun atmosphere (of course, the movie is playing on a big screen in the restaurant).
Abby hasn't met a piece of pizza she didn't like--or didn't scarf down in a matter of minutes. That's our girl!
The Mystic downtown has a lot of cute specialty shops and a delicious ice cream shop, where Abby's first encountered the joys of ice cream (didn't get a picture). The Mystic River runs right through the middle of downtown and many beautiful sailboats dock in the marinas (behind the cute couple).
More stops coming soon...
The U.S. Naval Submarine Base is located just down the road from our house. Although the base is closed to the public, you can go to the museum and tour the U.S.S. Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine, launched in 1954. Although the tour is enough to give anyone claustrophobia, it is remarkable how so many men lived in such tight quarters for months at a time. You can't help but walk away with a great appreciation for all the men and women that have, and continue to sacrifice time away from their families and friends to serve our country under the sea.
Next stop is Mystic, about 20 minutes from our house. The Mystic area is known throughout the Northeast for the Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium (haven't been to either yet), but in recent years, Mystic Pizza, a pizza joint with a 1988 movie named after it, has become one of the most visited spots on Main Street.
The Sligh and Goodman women visited Mystic Pizza for some delicious pizza in a fun atmosphere (of course, the movie is playing on a big screen in the restaurant).
Abby hasn't met a piece of pizza she didn't like--or didn't scarf down in a matter of minutes. That's our girl!
The Mystic downtown has a lot of cute specialty shops and a delicious ice cream shop, where Abby's first encountered the joys of ice cream (didn't get a picture). The Mystic River runs right through the middle of downtown and many beautiful sailboats dock in the marinas (behind the cute couple).
More stops coming soon...
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Our New Spot
Finally...here are a few pictures of the new place. As you'll see in the following pictures, we've enjoyed having Mom Goodman and the Slighs visit and we welcome visitors anytime (except for August 26--we're having a baby that day).
Here's the front of the house...
We've spent a lot of time in the front yard so far this summer...
Abby loves exploring and Aunt Marina showed her how to find the "hats" for the acorns, which keeps her quite busy these days.
James installed the hammock between two trees in the front--my parents found it is quite a peaceful spot.
Come on up the front sidewalk (It was turquoise t-shirt day, so we decided to take a picture).
The front hall with our official welcoming committee member...
The kitchen--serving up watermelon on the 4th of July.
The eating area (just across the counter from the kitchen). Abby decided she liked Granpa's Honey Bunches of Oats and actually sat in his lap in order to get some flakes from his bowl.
Here's the family room. Notice we've already had to put foam padding around the hearth because of several near disasters with a flying toddler head and body. And no, Grandpa, your cereal is not safe even if you take it to the living room to watch Breakfast at Wimbledon.
Here's another shot of the family room later in the day, as Granpa and Abby build towers and knock them down. You'll notice Wimbledon is still on--the longest men's singles final ever. Thank goodness for the fast forward button on the DVR.
The family room has a sliding glass door to the back deck. It's Sophie's favorite sleeping spot. On this day, Abby decided she'd try it out as a resting spot too--although she was there approximately 2.3 seconds before moving on.
The deck was a favorite spot for a picnic lunch with Grandma Goodman...she took the picture.
...and pool time on hot afternoons.
Abby even got Uncle Matt to join her one afternoon.
More pictures of Connecticut coming soon...
Here's the front of the house...
We've spent a lot of time in the front yard so far this summer...
Abby loves exploring and Aunt Marina showed her how to find the "hats" for the acorns, which keeps her quite busy these days.
James installed the hammock between two trees in the front--my parents found it is quite a peaceful spot.
Come on up the front sidewalk (It was turquoise t-shirt day, so we decided to take a picture).
The front hall with our official welcoming committee member...
The kitchen--serving up watermelon on the 4th of July.
The eating area (just across the counter from the kitchen). Abby decided she liked Granpa's Honey Bunches of Oats and actually sat in his lap in order to get some flakes from his bowl.
Here's the family room. Notice we've already had to put foam padding around the hearth because of several near disasters with a flying toddler head and body. And no, Grandpa, your cereal is not safe even if you take it to the living room to watch Breakfast at Wimbledon.
Here's another shot of the family room later in the day, as Granpa and Abby build towers and knock them down. You'll notice Wimbledon is still on--the longest men's singles final ever. Thank goodness for the fast forward button on the DVR.
The family room has a sliding glass door to the back deck. It's Sophie's favorite sleeping spot. On this day, Abby decided she'd try it out as a resting spot too--although she was there approximately 2.3 seconds before moving on.
The deck was a favorite spot for a picnic lunch with Grandma Goodman...she took the picture.
...and pool time on hot afternoons.
Abby even got Uncle Matt to join her one afternoon.
More pictures of Connecticut coming soon...
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