Jackson loves the water!! This was taken on Labor Day at a friend's house out in New Jersey. This was Jackson's second time in the pool that day....and just couldn't get enough!! Luckily the pool was heated so it was like one huge bath!!

You Tube!

This is my first You Tube video!!  I will use this from now on as it seems like it is the highest quality and most user friendly of all the programs thus far.  Enjoy!

~crystal

Fall playgroup

We have decided to join a new playgroup in the neighborhood this fall.  I am worried about not having enough to do with my busy boy during the long, cold fall and winter.  We won't be able to just head to the playground or park in between naps anymore.  We are going to have to find things to do indoor, whether it is a playdate with one of his buddies, or an organized playgroup like the one at the Clinton Hill Coop School.  We will be going 2 days a week for the fall session and if we need more I can add a day or two in the spring session.  We are also going to do the fall session of Music Together.  Jackson absolutely loves this and we can't wait to start the next session on Sept. 24th.  I think they are having a free trial class if anyone is interested!!!  I highly recommend it!!

~crystal

oH YEAH.....happy birthday Anthony!!  We love you!!

Nearing Summer's End...Happy Labor Day!

As we are nearing the end of another East Coast summer, we are just beginning the 1st year birthday parties.  All of Jackson's friends are turning 1 in the next few months.  His buddy Tenzin had his party in Fort Greene park yesterday and it was a very fun gathering of mommies, daddies, and buddies!  A fellow mom and I got to talking and I fell in heart with the blanket she had for her and her little girl.  I highly recommend it!  Check it out for next summer maybe....Go Baby.
~crystal

Tunnel Park

Since Jackson is crawling and semi-walking (hold on to my hands as I hunch over) it is necessary to get out of the apartment so he can expel some energy.  We like the 'tunnel' park (corner of Waverly and Lafayette) as it has lots to crawl around on and lots of baby swings.  It tends to be very busy, but worth it in the end.  I took the camera with us today in hopes of catching him on the move...I was not disappointed!

The toy that isn't a toy

Tupperware....plastic Gladware...anything that he can't break is great to play with in the kitchen.  He thinks he is getting away with something by even being in the kitchen and is happy to just open and shut the door.  It provided about 15 minutes of entertainment though and that is a long time these days.
I have set aside this cupboard just for him to get into...the others are OFF limits!
~crystal