Happy Father's Day

This weekend we were busy celebrating Father's Day with the men in our lives. On Saturday we visited James' grandfather and then we had Nana and Pepe over for a Father's day dinner. Yesterday, Connor and I served James breakfast in bed, then we visited Artie, took my Dad out to lunch and visited my grandfather. It was a full weekend and poor James was feeling a bit under the weather, but it was great spending time with all the Dads. I forgot to take my camera yesterday so I do not have any pictures of my Dad. Sorry Dad, you know we love you!!! I also do not have any great pictures of James & Connor yesterday since James was sick but I will do my best for this post with what I have.

Here is a picture of James earlier this week...

He is practicing for his new "father" role as Luke's future godfather

Connor & Pepe

Daddy & Connor doing their nightly ritual - Playing!!!

Connor decided to use my pan covers as cymbals

Long Island

James and I just returned home from our 2 night getaway to Long Island's North Fork. We spent the weekend celebrating our five years of marriage by wine tasting and relaxing. We both missed Connor, but we really enjoyed spending some alone time as a couple.

We stayed in Greenport... this is a view of the pierOne of the 7 vineyards that we visited

The tasting room at Shinn Estate Vineyard

Always smell before sipping!

Hanging out at Bedell

After a long day of wine tasting....

Time for some beers and a beautiful sunset!

Still so much in love after 5 great years!!!!!

Roger Williams Park

Today we spent the afternoon at Roger Williams Park. The weather turned out to be beautiful (we have had rain for what seems like forever). First, we took Connor for a ride on the carousel and he hated it! He spent the entire ride clinging to my shirt with tears in his eyes. After that we decided to give the paddle boats a try. Connor seemed to enjoy this a lot more. He sat pretty still for the entire half hour. It was great spending the day together as a family, especially since James and I are taking a two night getaway tomorrow. We are heading to Long Island for an early 5 year Anniversary trip and Connor is staying here with my parents. Stay tuned for pictures of that...

This was taken right before the crying started

All suited up for the boat trip

The view from the paddle bost

Luke Farias

Yesterday, our friends Beth and Derek welcomed their first baby into the world. Luke was 7 pounds 3 ounces and both him and Mom are doing great. Tonight James and I went to visit them at the hospital. He was sooooo cute! It was so amazing to hold a newborn again... both James and I had forgotten how small Connor was.

Luke Farias

The boys

Awwww

Early Father's Day

Today Connor and I treated James to an early Father's Day outing to Newport. We had a picnic lunch at Breton Point, flew our kite, and went to Cliff Walk. The weather was perfect and we all had a great time. James is the greatest Dad and Connor and I are lucky to have him in our lives.

Time for lunch

Flying the kite

Walking along to check out the other kites

Cliff Walk

The view along the walk.... AWESOME

Surfing in the Atlantic.... BRRRRR

A little time with Mommy

Connor's first dip (his feet) into the ocean

basketball

Connor may be short for his age (he is only in the 5th percentile for height) but he is still training to be a basketball star. Check out his slam dunk skills!

Camping @ Normandy Farms

This past weekend we spent camping at Normandy Farms Campground. It has been chosen as National Campground of the Year twice and it was beautiful. The weather was also beautiful which made for a fantastic weekend getaway. Connor and Joey both really enjoyed spending lots of time outdoors.

Connor inspecting Daddy's hookups for the motorhome

Our campfire setup... one extra chair this time:)

My two boys love to swim

Drying off and getting some sun

All the swimming made us hungry - time for some ice cream