Thanksgiving with Family & Friends

What a treat it was to catch up with family after so many years abroad.  We even somehow managed to mix in a trip skating at Union Square & an afternoon Tea with the girls – in between all the Turkey Day festivities.

Yard Artists

The girls decided to try on the new yard for size – and went to town with a huge bucket of chalk.

Moonlight Tea Party

Moya & Sophia were seeking enthusiastic royal fans to watch the Royal Wedding of William & Kate, and they found equal partners in cousins Mary & Cynthia. So they spent the weekend in San Francisco and woke up at 3 am for a proper tea party and to watch the wedding. Moya remembers as a little girl when Lady Diana was married, and I’m sure Sophia will remember her Moonlight Tea Party with her Nouna and Thea for the rest of her life. While in San Francisco, they were able to meet the newest Z cousin, James Jr.

Turning a Big 3

Lexa was lucky enough to have two birthday parties – one at the Lake and one in the City, although she did have to share her birthday with Easter... She was a very proud 3 year old, and now all things have to come in 3s – 3 stuffed animals in her bed, three books on her bedside table, etc.

Celebrating Easter

Nothing brings out the excitement of the girls like Easter – decorating eggs, chocolate, and then of course the hunt.  We had fun dressing up, going to church service, and sharing time with family.

Lake Living

As we await the illusive Spring, we found ourselves spending our weekends by the Lake.  It created a perfect environment for the girls to play, us to relax, and for us to live as a foursome.  After the busy and stressful weeks, it became a wonderful family retreat.