Where did the time go?

Dominick is so brave, touching the "cow nose rays"

As Dominick says "Kambree is Curious"

I have sharp teeth like a shark!

Ooh, look fish

Grandpa getting summoned to story time

Perfect Weather (Not!) on the Long Island Sound

Grandpa brought his glowworm to play with Kambree.

Jaws donated his false teeth...

A shell of a good time at the aquarium.

No that's not Mike Tyson, but Grandma still might lose an ear.

It has been a few days since we updated the family blog. We have been negligent for good reason. We were entertaining my (Monica) parents. It is so much fun for us to have friends and family visit. We get so worked up for it emotionally, mentally and even physically. For that reason, it always seems like the time goes so dang fast! The hardest part, is explaining to Dominick and Kambree why their newest and greatest friends always leave so soon. Plane and simple - life is hard. Dominick is the strongest little four year old I know (bias aside). He knows that despite the quick visits here and there, that our family and friends love him and are always going to be there - and that is all because of the many wonderful letters, pictures and packages sent to us. We love them, and they help us so much to feel connected.

Boring!!!

Let's start over! We had so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa Roundy. On Wednesday, despite the looming storm clouds and fierce wind we went to the beach so Dominick could show off his skills on a big bike. We also stopped in at the little local Aquarium where we were the only visitors. That was nice, because my Mom was able to get a personal class on all of the water life here. Her favorite was probably holding the star fish. Dominick and Kambree loved it also, mostly because they could run wild.

Thursday Aaron was able to take most of the day off. We went to yet another Aquarium and then to Stew Leonards for lunch and a stroll through the store. Dominick's greatest wish is to be a shark. His favorite shark right now is the Angel Shark. He tells his teacher daily that he is going to be a shark and live in the blue ocean. He soaks up as much information about sharks as his little memory will allow, and shocks everyone with how much he knows. The trip to the aquarium wouldn't be complete without Grandma and Grandpa spoiling the kids!! Dominick was specific about what shark package he needed, Kambree on the other hand was content with anything - as long as it was from Grandpa. For dinner, we all went out to The Cheesecake Factory. It was so much fun, besides Kambree dumping two full mugs of ice water in my lap - yes two, and the second one also into my purse as well! What a darling! Dominick on the other hand was a gem! He had the best manners I have ever seen from him. He buttered his bread with a knife, and used a fork to eat his meal - all except when it came to dessert. His dessert was taking so long, that he decided to eat Grandma's chocolate frosting off of her cheesecake like an ice cream cone. It was hillarious, yet I hurt his feelings by telling him to stop. I still feel bad about that - he can eat chocolate any way he likes from now on.

This was one of the sweetest things of the visit for me. Kambree and Grandpa. Kambree doesn't warm up to me easily at all. In the Summer, Jarom was the closest "Dad" look-a-like, so she warmed up to him quickly. When Kambree first saw Grandpa Roundy, it was hesitation - for about 3 minutes. Grandpa couldn't shake her if he tried. I have never seen Kambree jump out of my arms for anyone (besides Aaron when I am taking her to bed). Kambree wanted my Dad over me - well, as long as she could still see me! It was the cutest things ever. Kambree even started saying Grandpa this morning. When they were gone, I said Kambree where's Grandpa? She promptly walked over to the door and tried opening it for quite a while saying Grandpa's name. I hope they can see eachother again soon!

The trip was so much fun, and we miss them already. Dominick spent the afternoon crying, and so did Grandma. Once again - life is hard, but what a blessing to have been together at all!

These are some pictures of the fun that we had while Grandma and Grandpa Roundy were here.

Oh, and really quick I wanted to record that Aaron was too scared to scoop up Kambree's first (and hopefully last) poop in the bath. Must us mothers do everything?!?