Bear hug.

When you're having one of those weeks and you're feeling down and maybe a bit scared there's simply nothing better than a little pair of arms round your neck to help remind you that everything's going to be ok.  I love my family more than anything in the world. #blessed

First recital.

Overall, Lulu's first performance in front of an audience consisting of real, live people as opposed to a dozen or so stuffed animals, went off without a hitch.  There were no real "deer in headlights" moments, and in fact, she seemed to relish being in the spotlight.

(Who's the ham-iest of them all?)

The only real issue arose towards the end of the number when the dancers were to return to their assigned spots on the stage.  In all of the movement and excitement a few dancers got confused and  returned to the wrong places and, being Type A and somewhat bossy (no clue where she gets that), our little Lulu decided there was no time like the present to discuss the fact that the dancer next to her was, in fact, in her designated area and this would simply not do.  In the brief moment of silence after the music stopped and the applause began, the words heard loud and clear round the room were "that's MY spot!"  Way to steal the show doll.  Brava.

Giants, 2013.

Official 2013 Giants photo.  Solo and together with the team.  

Go Giants!

Story time with Daddy.

It just doesn't get any better than this.  Lulu is a lucky little lady.  #daddyslittlegirl

Mama.

Thinking of this beautiful, intelligent, kind and inspirational woman today.  She's always been there for me and I'm lucky to have her as my best friend.  Love you mama!  xx

Budding filmmaker.

Cavan took his love of Playmobil a step further by creating a stop motion movie, carefully positioning and repositioning the parts so that the airport truly came to life.  We think its quite good for his first film!

Pitcher's mound pileup.

Victory! The Giants were so overcome with joy after their first win of the season that they hurled themselves on top of the pitcher's mound and got sand down their drawers.

Dress rehearsal.

Lulu is ready for her theatrical debut.  On May 5th, she will play a flower in the "Save the Rainforest" ballet recital.  We know she loves her costume, but will she have stage fright?  Stay tuned for a complete review of the production. xx

Batter up.

Baseball season is officially in full swing.  A parade complete with drums, bagpipes and an appearance by former New York Yankee Cecil Fielder kicked things off a few weeks ago and the Giants are ready to give it their all. Go Giants!

Spring has sprung.

Or so we hope.  Its amazing what some new lanterns, a few sunny days and a bit of rooftop gardening can do  for a person's state of mind.  Gonna clock some hours out here this summer.  Yes, indeed.  #lifeisgood

Chillin' with my homies.

You know.  Its after school and I'm kickin' it to the park with my bestie Sasha.  She's not as fly as I am yet cause she's still in her stroller, but whatevs, we still look fresh.  Word.

Sugar crash.

This is what happens when the Easter Bunny comes and you have one too many chocolate eggs.  One minute you're flying around the beach cottage like a whacked out rabbit and the next, your ears are a mangled mess and you're drooling in your carseat.

King of the World.

Portrait of a 'tween.

Montauk, NY.  Easter weekend 2013.

Taxidermy transport.

This is how we do it in the big city.