Keeping busy

Spring & summertime in Williamsburg definitely means Busch Gardens. This year, Robin is tall enough to ride some real rides. He loves the log flume and kiddie coaster.


Joe had a birthday at the end of March. It was nice and low key with lots of balloons & streamers.
And more Busch Gardens...

Here in Kingsmill, we have a small, but very convenient beach. we can walk there and play in the waves and sand when it's 92 degrees in April. I think we're going today too.
We just had to drive up to DC last weekend to meet baby Olin, Tom & Amy's new arrival. He is soooo cute.
Warm weather isn't the same without a playdate with Kyle at the Botanical Gardens.

Abuela, or should I say, "Bella" as Robin is calling her & Big Papa came to visit for a few days while Joe is away. We had so much fun and were so sad to see them leave this morning. Safe trip, guys!
Big Papa did lots of man-jobs while he was here. Finishing up a Spiderman bike...
...and then putting together Robin's new bunk bed, which we conveniently bought the night before Joe had to leave. Oops. :) Robin loves his new Batcave complete with glow-in-the-dark stars and bats hanging from above.
Thanks, Big Papa!

Easter 2010 photos of Robinson

Our Easter weekend started Saturday morning with our neighborhood's annual egg hunt. And it was no joke...a bounce house set up, zones for the different age groups, Easter Bunny and refreshments on hand, and tons of kids...some all dolled up...some (like mine) wanted to dress themself that morning complete with unmatching socks. Oh well, who cares. This is a photo of Robin in front of the 3 and under group's eggs. He did wait very well. This age 3 thing does have its perks.

Joe skilled Robin on the art of egg hunting with details on how to skip the eggs in front and go deep. See video in 2nd post for how that played out. Here he is with a full basket.
Inspecting the two-toned anomoly

Here we are all ready to crack open the goodies. Wanted you to see how many people were in the background. Now, before the hunt began we were informed that there were 3 eggs on the field with special tickets to bring to the Easter Bunny. After opening all of the eggs, which were filled with nothing that kids ages 0-3 could eat (gum, tootsie rolls and jolly ranchers-what!!??), there was one lone empty egg left.
Yes, we brought our prize ticket to the White bunny and he gave Robin a stuffed one and a big hug.
Then Sunday morning...green lantern jet, riddler, chocolate bunny, etc.

He was super excited to find all the eggs.
We went to our good friends, The Dubnansky's, for Easter dinner. Here is Michelle ringing around the rosey with her 3 boys and my one.

Kingsmill Easter hunt

More recent photos and commentary to come. This was this morning...

Joe needed to travel to Miami for work, so we tagged along. Too bad it was still jacket weather. We made it to the beach anyway.


Checking out the city from the hotel room.
Checking out the Miami Children's Museum.


The museum had a Subway in it, but it also had an icecream case within reach. I hate it how kids' places do that.
What a life!
A long wait at the airport for Dad to pick us up. We traveled without him.
After a long day of travel and a pitstop at a mall in Richmond, we had a trip to the ER. Robin's fingers got shut in a metal door. A month later, they still look swollen, and nails are falling off. One more trip to the Dr. tomorrow to set my mind at ease that they are healing properly.
Getting a ribbon from Coach Brandy in gymnastics.
Holding a handpainted chocolate from Tom & Amy.
Robin & 8 month pregnant Amy last week when she was in town.
Pretending to be a pirate at the park today, even though it looks to me like he is saying "Namaste".
A very sad thing has happened in our family. My cousin Michael was in a car accident Saturday, March 6th. He was such a teddy bear and always there with a huge smile and warm hug. Please send loving thoughts of comfort and healing to my Aunt Annie and cousin Gina. He is so missed.
http://www.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-DeSimone+Jr.&lc=7210&mid=4165928

Family visit

My niece, Priya was Christened in the beginning of January. She is getting so big! It was nice to make a trip to visit family, and not so nice that we had a 3 day storm while we were there. But that is New England for you. Here is the girl of honor...

Now that Bodhi has discovered superheroes, he & Robin are on the same page. Love this photo.
Cuddling up with Big Papa.
Robin's first time in the snow. We had a sprinkling in Williamsburg before Christmas, but this was a different thing altogether.
The 2 handsome men in my life.
Robin & Bodhi eating crackers in church.
My college buds: Heather, Melina, me, Jenn, & Jen.
Gil, me, Mom & Justin.
Robin's first ever attempt at sledding. This is my aunt Becky's house. You can see Joe & Robin bottom left and my Mom watching from an upstairs window.
I love this photo of Robin & Rocky, although it's a bit toturous. Rocky LOVES kids, especially licking them in the face. Robin felt relief from the licking, but Rocky was so sad to be on the other side of the glass.
More snow play with Grammy.
We did make it back from our trip, only down one apple laptop which was stolen from our checked baggage! But as soon as we got home, my birthday crept up...wow...35..I'm not supposed to tell you that huh?
Robin sporting a new haircut. I have been the only one to take Robin for a haircut until this one. Joe tagged along and I learned loads of information about guy's cuts. I usually tell the lady to do whatever, and Joe discusses levels of fading, square neck, no sideburns, and long on the top. Who knew? Joe wants a zero fade next time, and even longer on the top. Maybe he'll take him from now on. :)
Not sure if you knew, but we got walloped with snow last weekend. Everything here shuts down since they just don't have the equipment for plowing. This was a first in the 3 years we've been here. Needless to say, we don't even have a shovel or sled. We borrowed a shovel from the neighbor and sent Robin down the golfcourse hills in an inflatable pool toy boat. What fun! I didn't bring the camera so I could "live in the moment", but you should have seen how fast he went! The forecast might be calling for snow again tomorrow. We'll see.