Brave Piper

Maybe she will get on a real one next time
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Piper has not been on a real horse, or many fake ones either. At her old daycare they had a pony that the kids could ride and Piper declined the offer. She has not been interested in riding a carousel, and screamed the only time she went on. This picture was taken at the Franklin Park Zoo this past weekend, and it's just the perfect horse for Piper.

Personality

getting pampered for the picture
Originally uploaded by Hendu Family

Miss Maysie is amazing. I didn't really know what to expect with a second child. I was aware that some things would be the same as they were with Piper, but her personality seems much different. Piper was more reserved as a baby (from what I remember anyway). Maysie is a grabber! She will try and grap everything.....my eyeballs, my ears, green beans, miracle whip, and Piper's hair is a favorite. Piper wasn't a great sleeper as a baby, and Maysie has slept really well since she was a week old. Piper was content on her own playing with a toy and my sweet Maysie would prefer to be held or cuddled. I sure wonder what the next one will be like!

Making my day

Being a mom is tough work. Maysie is going through a point in her life where she doesn't like to be let out of my site, or rather she only likes to be held by me. This makes things difficult when I need to do things.......like pee or drive, as I can't hold her on my lap for either things. But, I love her! I remind myself that she is going through a phase, as I really can't hold her forever. It would be weird if I had to hold her at her prom as she danced with her date........The reason for the picture above is something that made my day today. It felt like a long week and it's always nice to get some regular snail mail in the mailbox. I got a little package from my sweet big sister, that included the nicest card ever and a beautiful bracelet. So thanks KATIE!!!! You made my day..........

It's coming!

She found the best one!
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This is my favorite time of the year. I love Halloween for many reasons......candy, pumpkin spice latte's at Starbucks, roasting pumpkin seeds, apple picking, and Brian and I met at a halloween party 9 years ago!!! Wow, we are getting old. The ladies and I went apple and pumpkin picking this past weekend with my folks. We were able to get the last batch of honey crisp apples, which is now my all time favorite food! Piper even picked out her very own pumpkin. It's almost as cute as she is.

I want some farm animals

Get me out of here!
Originally uploaded by Hendu Family

The girls and I went to the Harwinton Fair in CT last weekend, and I am in love! I want a goat. I know this sounds odd, but really, I would love a goat. We go with the girls all the time to this farm where we pick apples and blueberries and pet goats too. Maybe some chickens who can lay some eggs and a bunny or two? The kids would love it and I could think of something crafy and sell it on etsy...........maybe goat milk soap?

We miss you!

We miss you!
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We will see you this weekend! Piper would like to know when your airplane will be here as I don't seem to do shadow puppets as good as you..............
Oh, and Maysie loves to smile at you, and I can't seem to trick her and pretend that I am you (I think it's the facial hair thing)!

xoxo

I'll be seeing you.....

poppy alone tux
Originally uploaded by Hendu Family

This weekend we will be traveling to my Grampa's Memorial Service. It's still very sad to think that he is no longer with us. This picture was taken last summer at the Vineyard when everyone was together for my cousin Timm's wedding. He looked so perfect, our sweet Poppy. He will be missed.

I heard the song "I'll be seeing you" recently and thought it would be perfect to play at his Memorial Service. My brother, who is a very talented singer/songwriter recorded the song, and edited some of the words to make it just perfect for a tribute to our Grampa. http://www.sautermusic.com/index.cfm