Last weekend we had a huge rainstorm. I have never seen it rain and the wind blow as hard as it did. Lots of people were without power and dealing with flooding or leaks. We were safe with power and electricity. We decided to take the kids shoe shopping and then to Chuck E Cheese to play. The kids had a blast but just getting from the car to the store was a chore! We didn't get any pics at Chuck E Cheese (we were too busy staying up with all 3 kids!) but here is a pic Dustin got of Samara kissin herself in the mirror while we were at the shoe store!
One of the reasons I love living in New York City is the diversity that is celebrated. I love that there are so many different races and ethnic groups and that each one is celebrated throughout the year. Whether it be the Chinese New Year, a Jewish holiday, Three Kings Day, or a Greek festival there is so much to learn about others! It amazes me how important nationality is to many that live here. New York City is truly the melting pot of the world. I am always stopped and asked if I'm Irish. I always answer that I'm just pure mutt - a little mix of everything!
Saint Patrick's Day is a great celebration for the Irish who live here! The city has a large parade on 5th Ave. Stores sell corned beef and cabbage and green beer (but I know nothing of that!) Everyone is decked in green in some fashion or another because of course no one wants to be pinched! We joined in the fun. Here are some picks of the kids decked in their Irish green!
Samara seems to be saying...it is way to early for pictures!
Thankfully the yucky, cold, snowy, rainy weather gave way to some beautiful spring weather. We were more than ready! Actually temps here are about 20 degrees above normal... we will definitely take it! We spent several afternoons at the large park that is behind our apartment. It is a huge park. It has multile play areas, walking trails, ball fields, etc. The other side of the park (which is past walking distance) faces the Long Island Sound and has a beach called Orchard Beach. I can't wait to take the kids swimming there this summer!
Taking a rest!
The warm weather is exciting because Samara is old enough to play outside and have fun. It is interesting to watch her. She is so different from Dalton and Lyric. She is very timid, requires much coaching to do something new, and absolutely hates the swings! Hopefully she will warm up to it as she grows!Unfortunately the day I took my camera, Dalton wasn't with us. He was having problems remembering to bring home his homework so he had to stay home :(
Thursday night the kids had their academic fair. They were able to show off their projects. Dalton's was on the State of Oklahoma. His teacher said he did outstanding when he gave his presentation. Lyric's was on seeds and plants. Thankfully our praying worked and her seed did grow and did not die before the fair!
We are looking forward to a fun weekend. The warm temps are supposed to last through Sunday! Woohoo!!!!
But let me assure you... this child's wild side made a grand appearance!
And play in the water!!!
Definitely not! 
