Going Away Party

Sorry for the lack of updates this past week.  I had a trial, a minor accident, and Ajax started at a new babysitter (a.k.a. Ms. Karen, who lives on our same block and is within walking distance).  Crazy busy and stressful!   Due to the increasing stress Dave finally convinced me that I should sign up for a gym membership as well, which I did today, and hopefully I’ll be able to hit it up about 2 – 3 times per week.  I’m really looking forward to it as it has a pool and also offers baby swim classes, which I plan on signing Ajax up for in October.

Anywho!  Yesterday we headed out to Brooklyn to help prepare for Emily’s going away party.  Next week Emily heads off to Alaska to begin a new adventure.  We’re all very excited for her and will miss her terribly.  The party was a hit and there were quite a few people out.    Ajax had a blast.  There were other kids to play with, a swimming pool made out of a canoe, and a DJ.  Ajax out-danced everyone there.  He loves music and would stomp his foot and wiggle.  It was cracking everyone up!

My in-laws came down for the party as well and then came home with us and stayed the night.  In the morning we lounged around, I made us baked french toast and then Rod and Dara were kind enough to babysit so that Dave and I could have a little alone time.  We ended up doing some errands and lunch, which was nice.  The nino is now napping and I’m not really sure what our afternoon plans will be…

Ajax in a canoe, with Dave and two of my cousins watchin/talkin!
Ajax went through two outfits in the canoe.
(left - right) Ryan, Ajax, Dave, Dara, Bev, and Rod - Ajax making a mess of the pop cans.
Going for rides on the Mule.
Helping on the farm with cousin Ryan.
Follow the leader.