Bon Voyage! So long New York City, so long Queens...Hello Portland.

After 2 years, 1 month, and 11 days here in Queens,
my parents and I are leaving NYC to live in Portland, Oregon.
My mommy has been here for 16 1/2 years and
my daddy has been here 39 years!

I will miss everything about New York
especially my friends and my huge family, including 13 cousins.

My parents promise me that we'll be back to visit often...
So until we see each other again, check my
blog for our exciting experiences in Portland!

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We went to the Central Park Zoo last week...













My best pal and I after our 2nd sleepover!



There's nothing like co-baths. Now I have someone
to pour the water while I catch it.



Our bon voyage playdate.
Me, Hilary and Athena.



Athena, Joe, Me and Hilary.



Hilary, Me, Athena, Joe and Summer.
All friends from my Bayside hood.



Packing has been so tiring.
I fell asleep in my pretend boat.

TWO YEAR OLD STATS

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Luca had his 2 year well visit yesterday. He is:

32 lbs. 4 oz. (just about the same as 5 months ago) — 90th percentile
36 3/4" tall — 95th percentile
Dr. Capillupi says Luca will be a tall man, probably 6' 2" or so.


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Dr. Hilary is listening to Luca's heart beat.



Luca wants this Indian outfit so Kalyani
told me to take a photo and her mom will get
it for him in January when she goes to India for a visit.
Much less expensive there!

Luca's 2nd Birthday party, family-style

(left to right): Uncle Jim, Uncle Robert, PopPop, Daddy, Uncle Mike


(left to right): Aunt Diane, Aunt Jane, Aunt Peg, Grandma, Aunt Dodie


Jack got a little excited right before birthday cake and
this ball landed on the cake.











Luca and Hilary enjoying some books that were given to him.





Here are some birthday songs...

Watermelon FACES

After a good watermelon slice....slurp


Hilary loves watermelon too.
No wonder she's my BEST friend.

Summer fun

Running thru the sprinklers in Crocheron Park with Hilary.

The East river, right before a torrential summer storm.


My baby sitter Inshani with her daughter Jaleela.


Luca being tossed in a sheet at the Bayside library.
One of his many play groups.


Sand in my mouth....
makes a crunchy noise and makes me drool


My stick sandcastle. Very creative.


I love sand.


A tree fell down and I'm climbing it.

Play Dates

Jones Beach on Saturday.
Luca's enjoying his beach and sand toys a lot.


Even though it was 95º out Luca wanted
to wear his kangaroo costume. He loved looking
at himself in the mirror with it on.


He was very upset that I asked him to take it off
before going outside on the patio.


Athena and Luca playing on the patio.


A dinner date with Hilary. YUMMY faux chicken
nuggets and some edamame beans.