It is a Saturday morning and the rain is dripping down the window giving our budding garden a much needed drink. Normally, I would be wishing I could be outside, but today is a small gift to Adam and I so I will enjoy it in whatever state it comes. We were trying to be responsible, diligent adults and signed up to attend a Safe Drivers course to make us better drivers and, more importantly, to reduce our insurance. I honestly didn't want to go - I had been at work all week and was gone all last weekend, so was not excited to be away again. Well, last night we got a call from the instructor that she is sick and couldn't teach the class today. While I gave her all my sympathy, I was jumping around the house because the day was now open and free, no commitments!!! Hurray!!

   Another benefit of the open day is that I could write up another post for you our dear friends. I am chagrined by all the postings of those around me and the rate at which it happens, so I will be trying to write more. We shall see how it goes. Wish me luck!

  Below are some pictures for what we have been up to over these past few weeks. I have actually made two trips away from Adam and Douglas over the course of those weeks. They were both weekend trips, one to New Hampshire for a bridal shower and one to NYC to see Newsies, the musical and to visit my sister. But they were the first time I was away by myself and it wasn't easy. They were great trips, but it was so nice when I returned.

Grammie, Cousin Nadia, Cousin Noah
and Great Grandma Reinhardt

Douglas so proud of himself on Great Grandma's landing!

Adam with Nadia, Douglas and Great Grandma reading a book.

Easter Morning with Papi.
Look at the unplanned, color-coordination!

Douglas is learning that camera's are fun.
The next few shots are him posing in his Easter suit!

Douglas looking rad on Uncle Jared's bike.

Family picture on Easter!

Douglas posing for Adam.

His 'adventure tent'. He likes to find out ALL the things that his toys can do.

Me with Doug and Jeff in Brooklyn on my trip to NYC to see Newsies!

Liz and I at a French Restaurant in NYC when we went to see Newsies!

LJ and I in the same restaurant in NYC when we went to see Newsies!

Mom, LJ, me and Liz after that wonderful breakfast when we went to NYC to see Newsies!

P.S.  Let me just say that I loved Newsies as a movie and it was just as fabulous as a musical. If you are ever in NYC and want to see a fun-filled musical - go and see Newsies!!