Corn on the Cob

This kid loves her fruit and veggies.

DISNEY WORLD!!!

We took Emme to Disney World since we had to use a timeshare week or we would lose it. I was skeptical that there would not be enough at Disney that she could truly enjoy at her age but I was pleasantly surprised that there was more than enough for her to do. Yes there were a lot of rides that she could not go on but there were a ton that she could. We only planned on Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom at one day each as we had some passes left over from our trip in 2003! Best of all Emme was FREE!

We went to Animal Kingdom on the second day we were in Florida. It was the hottest day. We drank so much water and we rigged the spray fans we bought at Walmart onto her stroller so she could be cool. She loved all the animals and exhibits at Animal Kingdom and since that park closed early we hopped over to Magic Kingdom to see the fireworks.

The last day we went to Magic Kingdom and Emme loved all the rides and most especially meeting the "peencesses!" The above photos are all from Magic Kingdom. Notice the cute button- It says Celebrating My First Visit!

We decided to also visit Sea World also since Emme has an extreme love for animals. We scored a great deal on a 2 day pass. We didn't even know it was a two day pass- that is how great the price was. We ended up going for a full day and then just a half day to do some of the other shows we couldn't catch on the first day and repeat a few exhibits that Emme loved.

The vacation was amazing and we can't wait to take Emme again. Of course there had to be one down moment to the vacation- the night before we left Emme fell off of the chair in living room in our condo and smashed her head on the coffee table. I put a call into the doctor since she immediately had a knot on her head and she cried harder than I have ever heard before. The doctor said she would be fine and to watch for dizziness, vomiting and uncommon behavior. She was ok and slept the night although I think I checked on her a million times. As we pulled into the car rental return lot Emme vomited all over herself and her car seat. I am glad I am psycho and had a tub of clorox wipes handy. Paul hastily cleaned the car seat and shoved it into the car seat travel bag and I changed and cleaned up Emme. It was GROSS! We called the doctor back but they told us to fly that it was probably something she ate which it was. She was fine after that and an uneventful flight home. Until of course we opened the car seat bag to install the car seat back into our car back home in NY. YUCK!

First Visit to the Bronx Zoo

Today was Emme's first visit to the Bronx Zoo. Aunt Jeanine got us a membership so we decided to trek on over. It was supposed to rain and when we got there it was EMPTY! Couldn't believe it for a day in the summer. We walked through Madagascar and maybe we saw three other people in the whole exhibit while we were there. It was great to let Emme just walk around at her own pace and explore. Can't wait to visit again.

Hmmmm

Wasn't she supposed to ingest more than she wore?

Another Wedding!!

This weekend has been crazy with making a specialty cake, a rehearsal dinner, enteratining out of town family, my sister's wedding, brunch and then another wedding. This time Paul's brother Christopher was getting married. Emme and I arrived late and missed the ceremony but everyone said it was really nice and intimate. It was held at a really nice restaurant and the food was good too. I think Emme's favorite part was devouring the many types of Crumbs cupcakes April & Christopher chose for dessert. It was so nice to see some of Paul's family we don't get to see too often and of course it was nice to see the ones that we do see often!
The best part was Paul's dad was able to come and enjoy all the festivities and people since he recently received a lung transplant only one month before the wedding.

Jeanine & Kevin's Wedding!!!!!!

Jeanine and Kevin got married at the Fountainhead and the reception was really great. Picture taking was an adventure. I was running late as usual because I let Emme take a nice long nap so she wouldn't be cranky all night and as I was walking carrying Emme toward my sister, father and photographer a light fixture fell out of the ceiling at the hotel and hit me smack in the head! It was hot and it hurt like hell but good thing I was wearing a ton of fake hair so my scalp didn't end up burned! Also it didn't hit Emme or you would now be making a reservation at the Michelle Quinn Rye Town Hilton!!!!



It was so awesome to see most of my family that I never get to see and they were able to finally meet Emme. She was such a trooper. By 10:00pm she was snoozing in her stroller in the reception hall sound asleep with music blaring and so much noise. Jeanine and Kevin looked great. I must say that Keith and my speeches were the most awesome speeches a best man and maid of honor could give. Usually you are lucky if you get one good speech at a wedding and Jeanine and Kevin were lucky to get two. Sorry Jeanine that you were so nervous about my speech but hey what are sisters for. I figure I have the rest of my life to embarrass you!!! haha Special thank you to Allison who dog sat for Smartie, Abbie, Tom Jerry and Breeze and managed to keep my house in one piece and also for coming to the reception and wrangling all the kiddos allowing the parents to enjoy themeselves!

Jeanine & Kevin's Rehearsal Dinner

Tonight was Jeanine and Kevin's rehearsal dinner and it was awesome. Emme ran around the church saying "Jesus, Jesus!" but the rehearsal went off without a hitch. We were late of course but I had been crazily busy all day doing a surprise gift for Kevin from Jeanine. She decided I was as good as Cake Boss and employed me no wait DEMANDED I make him a "specialty cake." All I have to say is that I was thoroughly impressed with my masterpiece and so was everyone else. Not only did it look good, it tasted fabulous too! Emme completely stole the show at the rehearsal dinner with Colin and Josh and my sister and Kevin presented their bridal army, I mean party with such lovely and thoughtful gifts. She made me an awesome scrapbook of our sisterhood! Can't wait to party tomorrow!!!!