Typical Suburban Family

Seriously mom. Stop with the photos.

During teacher appreciation week I put together a few fun little gifts.  One of which included this one…

“Thank you for bringing out the creative juices in me!”

I purchased the insulated cups at Kohls and each one had the teacher’s initial on it. I then filled them with tissue paper for added color and printed out the little tags for each cup. I tied it on with a ribbon and included a Crystal Light Energy drink mix (hole punched the seal on it and looped it through the ribbon). I then tied the ribbon around the straw.

Aren’t they just the cutest? The total cost was about $10 each.

They love their baby sister more than anything already. Can’t you just see it in their faces?

This picture just fills my heart with joy. I love my family more than anything else.

When the boys came to the hospital to meet baby sister Emma, Ryan immediately started making observations about her tiny hands, tiny feet and so on.

My favorite though…..

“Momma. Emma’s nose is so tiny. How is she ever going to fit her fingers in there?”

The innocence of a 5 year old…. There is nothing better.

Welcome to our family Miss Emma Jean.

She was born on May 10 and weighed in at 8 pounds 7 ounces and 20.5 inches.

She has a full head of dark hair and is the sweetest little girl.

She is just perfect.

It won’t be long until my view changes, but for now this is what I see from up here.

Well, maybe Halloween is not right around the corner, but you get the idea.  It comes fast.

This year it will be here even quicker with a newborn, not to mention a summer on maternity leave and two active boys keeping the days busy.

As I was putting away and organizing all of baby sister’s clothes this afternoon I came across previous Halloween costumes that they boys wore and we started talking about what they wanted to be this year.  There come up with so many great ideas and there are so many Kids Halloween Costumes to select from!  Where do we start and when do we finally commit to something without them wanting to change their minds a million times?

Have you given any thought to you Halloween Costumes yet?  What is topping your kid’s favorite lists?

The boys are discussing a variety of super heroes amongst Star Wars characters or Police and/or Firemen.  I told them they could help pick out a costume for baby sister too and so far they’ve come up with a princess or lady bug or bunny.  I wonder what will finally be settled on?

Mommy’s belly isn’t the only thing growing around here. Check out our garden.

Preschoolers’ Favorite Reading-Powered Heroes Soar onto Stages Nationwide in All-New Live-Action Adventure Inspired by Top-Rated PBS KIDS TV Series!

Must-See Multimedia Experience for the Whole Family Features New Music fromJack Antonoff of the Chart-Topping Indie Band “fun.”

Tickets on Sale Friday, May 4

New York, NY, April 30, 2012 – From Storybrook Village to a town near you!  Preschoolers have “the power” to experience Super WHY as never before when Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power!, the first-ever live show based on the top-rated PBS KIDS TV series from Out of the Blue Enterprises, flies onto stages across the country starting this summer!  Produced by S2BN Entertainment (Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Yo Gabba Gabba Live!, Rock of Ages: The Musical) and featuring music from Jack Antonoff of the hit band “fun.,” Super WHY Live kicks off in Monroe, Louisiana, and will visit nine cities throughout July, “setting the stage” for additional stops from coast-to-coast this fall.  Tickets will be available beginning Friday, May 4.  Fans can visit www.superwhylive.com for more information and to purchase tickets and VIP “Meet & Greet” packages.

“Super WHY Live adds a whole new exhilarating dimension to Super WHY and its power to entertain and inspire young children,” said Samantha Freeman Alpert, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the series and Co-Founder of Out of the Blue Enterprises.  “We’re so excited to extend the beloved series from the screen to the stage with this full-scale live production for families to enjoy together.”

Super WHY Live vibrantly brings to life Super Why, Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto and their puppy pal Woofster, who each take children on larger-than-life, imagination-stimulating adventures.  With help from the audience, the characters embark on magical, out-of-this-world journeys to explore what they’ve always wanted to be – from a ship’s captain to a rock star and more!  While singing, dancing and interacting with the characters on stage along the way, pint-sized fans (and parents, alike!) discover who really has the power to make dreams come true!

Showcasing cutting-edge technology, visual effects and aerial stunts, Super WHY Live is a sensory spectacular that will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages.  The new production features a team of top talent, including a Tony Award-winning scenic designer and an Emmy and Tony Award-nominated lighting designer, who create a mesmerizing setting for the show.

“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to take fans on this high-flying ride and invite them into the world of Super WHY in a completely unique way,” said Michael Cohl, CEO, S2BN Entertainment.  “For many children, Super WHY Live will be one of their earliest live entertainment experiences and we’ve created a truly unforgettable show for the entire family.”

Following are the stops on the first leg of the 2012 Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power! tour.  Additional cities, tour dates and venues to be announced soon.

Fans can visit www.superwhylive.com to sign up to receive the latest tour news and announcements and follow @superwhylive on Twitter.

About Super WHY

Reading is power and Super WHY is the only preschool property created to help kids learn the fundamentals of reading through interactive storybook adventures.  Produced by Out of the Blue Enterprises in conjunction with DHX Media, the series has a groundbreaking multimedia aesthetic – with a winning combination of two- and three-dimensional animation formats, relatable and engaging characters and immersive environments.  The program represents a novel approach to preschool educational television, featuring a team of superhero characters with literacy-based powers, who jump into books to find answers to everyday preschool challenges.

About Out of the Blue Enterprises

Out of the Blue Enterprises is dedicated to developing a groundbreaking portfolio of individually-targeted children’s entertainment properties under the direction of a proven management team led by Co-Founders Angela C. Santomero, M.A. developmental Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Creator of the preschool entertainment phenomenon, Blue’s Clues, and Samantha Freeman Alpert, MBA from Harvard Business School and former Nickelodeon entertainment executive with extensive children’s marketing experience.  The company creates breakthrough, interactive and curriculum-based entertainment concepts that span a variety of viable platforms, including television, video, publishing and consumer products.  In doing so, Out of the Blue stimulates the minds of kids and families, involves them in fresh and original ways and elevates their educational entertainment experiences to a whole new level.

About S2BN

S2BN Entertainment is a diversified international family show and event entertainment company specializing in the acquisition, development and production of high caliber touring exhibitions, unique live music tours and events, theatrical performances, and consumer and multimedia product offerings.  The company’s experienced management team executes activities across all types of global venues – from stadiums to theaters.  S2BN Entertainment has a long history of promoting a diverse range of incredibly successful shows on a global scale.  Led by Michael Cohl, the team at S2BN has been responsible for producing and overseeing tours with many of the most renowned artists in the world, including the Rolling Stones and Barbra Streisand; blockbuster Broadway musicals; and award-winning family shows for children of all ages.