Mama in New England

This is us, as I navigate motherhood and enjoy the amazing adventure.

We are a family of four, a cat and a dog, living outside Boston, Massachusetts. I started this blog as a way to update friends and family who are afar, but it seems to have become somewhat therapeutic & helps me laugh when I need to.
Showing posts with label cousins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cousins. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Board Games

We're finally at the point where the kids are playing board games, with each other as well as us, which is so nice.  It especially helps in the winter when there's a lot more indoor time.  Of course Vivian will still occasionally pitch a fit if she loses, but she's getting better and throws the game pieces less these days (unless she's particularly hungry).  It's also nice when they have their friends over.  Sam will even make a game on periodically.  Lanie is still to young to understand, but because she spends a lot of time mimicking their behavior she still might sit and play a game for a while by herself.


a game Sam was trying to make.

Sam and Tessa on Christmas.







Monday, May 21, 2018

Eight Years Later

These pictures were taken of Sam and his cousin eight years apart, almost to the day, though they are on opposite positions in each photo.


Friday, August 21, 2015

Bubbles

Visiting my brother's family, my sister-in-law and I each thought the other had an eye on the boys in the Whirlpool bath.  We could hear them shrieking in delight  and then a note of panic crept into their voices and I rushed in.  Apparently we should have taken the bubbles.  

"Mom! Mama! I think we need you!"


 

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Family Beach Weekend

Sam loves the beach and was very busy.

The boys watch a sea bird trying to catch a fish.

Vivian explores the beach. 








   Some photos from our weekend away with the family.


The first evening, fog rolled in.
Nana and Vivian relax.
Sam hangs out on a rock.


Tired grandparents and grandchildren. 


Monday, April 20, 2015

Rainy Day in Brooklyn






Cousins


We drove to Brooklyn yesterday to see my brother's family, what should have been a 4 hour journey ended up being about 6, mainly due to traffic.  Not to jinx the return journey, but the kids were incredibly well behaved in the car.  They are both delighted to be here, though Sam's behavior is not wonderful.  Vivian is thrilled with her baby cousin and keeps peppering the poor kid with kisses.  They had their first bonfire tonight and smores.





Friday, November 23, 2012

"Hello in there!"

Sammy and his cousin, Oden, looking in the window of Saint Anthony's church.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Boys on the Bench

"Maybe if we stand here we can throw all of Nana's decorations on the floor."