Memory Lane in Puerto Rico

This is indeed a trip down memory lane.  Back when our family was just 3, we went to Puerto Rico (Nov 2008) when Noah was 2 years old.  We have each of these pictures in the identical locations but 3 years ago.  For fun, check out the original "Noah's Blog".  We have this picture above, though must not have posted it on the blog.  But see below.

Check out Noah's blog (the original) (the original at http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=32816621#editor/target=post;postID=3973903809574878956), posting "At the fort", Nov 2008.

Check out Noah's Blog (the original at http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=32816621#editor/target=post;postID=3973903809574878956)

Check out Noah's Blog (the original), posting called "On and off the beach" Nov 9, 2008.

He sure has grown.  Wow....where did the time go?

Well, there was lots more fun in Puerto Rico.  We stayed at the Wyndham Rio Mar Hotel.  They had really nice art work and pottery in the lobby.  Lots of people walked by and admired the middle piece (Noah would stand absolutely still like a statue and people would come by and try and figure out if he was real).

Sophie was up early usually.  This day, David and Sophie went for a walk at 6am while everyone else was sleeping.  We had the beach to ourselves. 

Breakfast was always an adventure.  Sophie wanted to make sure that everyone in Puerto Rico knew she was here.  But she started eating tropical fruit.  Bananas and water....

...and dried Mango!

And check out this breakfast of champions: Chocolate chip pancakes (Noah is counting the chocolate chips), fruit loops, yogurt, orange juice, a bagel with butter, raisons....  

Then back to the beach.  Noah...give us a pose!

All good things must come to an end.

Before we knew it, it was time to come home.  We returned our rental car and hopped on the bus back to the airport.

And ready for take off!  Sophie liked the fight back.

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Wow....look at that view!

The trip down was a bit of an ordeal.  Poor little Sophie got sick soon after take off, and threw up on herself and on David.  We did alot of walking up and down the isle, which everyone on the plane probably appreciated.

Sleep tight sweetheart.  We'll be there soon.

How cool is this...flying at night!

We had such a great time in Puerto Rico, even though it was short.   Look for more pictures really soon! 

Puerto Rico 2011

Right when we got to the hotel, we let Noah and Sophie make the bed.

Sophie was more interested in playing with the electric cords

But she loved the water.

These 3 kids loved playing together in the pool.  

One rainy day we went to El Conquistador.  Noah had a double scoop ice cream cone for desert.  He wanted his "ancestors" to see him eating the huge cone!

Then later that night, how about an ice cream sandwich for desert.  We asked Noah if he wanted to go to the Casino and was his expression!

We have a few more pictures from El Moro.

See Sophie sitting right in the middle of the room?

After a long hot but fun time at the fort, we went to lunch at a pizza restaurant right behind El Convento hotel.  Sophie of course didn't eat pizza.  And just like "Where's Waldo", can you find Noah?  It's easy if you look for his cool sneaker.

Well, after a long super fun day, everyone was really tired.  Let's cuddle up and go to sleep.

One of David's favorite pictures ever.  Good night Noah.  Good night Sophie.  Thanks for a great trip to Puerto Rico.

October Snow

Sophie loves the blanket Nanny made.  She loves to wrap herself  up and go "night night"

Hi funny face!

A little Halloween left over.

Mommy's little helper!
She especially like it when there are big sharp knives in the dishwasher.  Last week we turned around for a second, and she was there holding a steak knife she pulled out of the dishwasher.

You all know we had a major snow storm last week.  For a change we had our power, but all our family in CT lost power for days.  What a mess.  We made the best of it. David and Noah built Larry the Snowman.  Sophie watched from her warm window, but wanted so much to go play in the snow.

Can you see Larry?  Can you find Noah? (It's like playing where's Waldo?)

Finishing touches.  Good job Noah.

And a little video record of building Larry; what do you think Sophie?

Halloween: The real deal

Sophie had a number of costumes this year.  This was her favorite.  Minnie Mouse!  Though she wasn't wild about keeping the ears on.

Good thing there is a Jedi night to protect her.

You've got ears? Say Cheers!

Ah ha!  Jedi Noah spots Darth Vader eating dinner right next to us.  May the force be with you; don't go over to the dark side of broccoli and other vegetables!

This was for his halloween parade at school.  Indiana Jones, who else?

And Sophie had a Halloween party at Gymboree.  She is super friendly.

And loves the music.

Look out...here I come!!!

And finally, Trick or Treat was here.  This is the only way to travel on Halloween night.  Here she is dressed as a little cupcake.   People were just tossing in candy bar after candy bar right into the wagon.

We hadn't seen Joseph in a while, but he too was a Jedi.

Sophie Cupcake with Kira and Molly.

And our Cupcake and Jedi Knight.

Noah and Kira looking for the next house.

Every year we end Halloween at Elda's house.  Long story but it's the best house to go to for treats!

Good night. And may the force be with you.

OK...so not so serious!  See you all soon.