6 month catchup

I can't believe that I've abandoned my blog for so long. Well, Tommy had his first birthday in September, my Mom & Grandmother flew in for the event. Steve's parents came down to see him, as well as all 4 sibblings! Then in October, Tommy (who was fluent in "Quack quack quack") dressed up as a Duckie for Halloween. In November, we had a nice Thanksgiving, lots to be Thankful for. Christmas was one to be remembered, Tommy received the cutest little trainset, which he adores! We visited w/ the Aldrich's celebrated and he was the center of attention. Victoria, Tommy & I were to fly down to Miami to visit my family on New Years Eve, but due to a snow storm, our flight was cancelled and we left on New Years Day 2009. What a nice trip that turned out to be. We got to see my sister & her sweet little Braden, my Mom, my Grandmother, my Dad. We got to "hang out" in Miami. We visited my old park: Dante Fascell in South Miami, went to the malls, went out to dinner at Captain's Tavern, Samurai, Cheesecake Factory, etc. But the biggest surprise going out to dinner, was the affect on the economy. All of these places normally have 45-60 minute waits. We were seated immediately each time. It was so strange. But we got to see the sun, feel the warmth, and enjoy the life that Victoria & I used to have. I had lots of really good bonding time with Victoria & Tommy. When we returned, Tommy clung on to me when I was dropping him off at daycare. That was when I realized how much he enjoyed the time we spent together. Anyways, back in cold NH. I wish NH was only a 3 hour drive to FL, rather then a 3 hour flight. Wish I could just pop in on the family when I felt like it. Oh well, they're in my heart. Enjoy the photos.