Pullen Park

On Memorial Day we decided to go to Pullen Park in Raleigh.  In my 4 years of college i never once went to Pullen Park, but heard about it many times.  Although it seems the rest of the city had similar plans as us, it wasn't frustratingly crowded...just busy.  The kids had a great time on the paddle boats, ridding the train, and on the carousel.  There is of course an actual playground as well..but by the time we had our picnic and rode the rides we were all tired and ready to go home.  

 Holden was insistant that he wanted to ride the one goat on the carousel.  at first i was worried we wouldn't get it, as there was only one.  but after waiting in line a few times and noticing no one ever rode the goat, i stopped worrying.  it takes a unique little boy to choose the goat over the lions, horses, and giraffes. Haha.  Love my Holden. 

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funny pics on the morning of my birthday

Preschool Graduation

The twins first year of preschool ended last week.  Ms. Ami was a great first teacher and they loved going each week.  When i first signed up for just one day a week, the preschool director said that many times that was not a good idea for kids in the 2's class because if they had any attachment/drop-off issues they would never get used to it.  I wasn't too worried about the twins for they have never been hard to leave places--and school was no different.  Not only was each and every drop-off easy, they never looked back.  School was fun and they loved playing with their friends.  It was a great first year and we are all looking forward to 2 days a week next year in the 3's class. 

lead teacher: Ms. Ami

teacher's assistant: Ms. Giselle

  

The end of the year ceremony was much better and a lot less hectic than the Christmas program (thankfully).  Daddy was even able to take off work and be there. Davis kept pretty quiet throughout the program--as long as we kept food in his mouth!

 waving to the parents

the Pledge of Allegiance 

Holden was with a group of particular "squirrelly" kids--it was hard to see him at times

the sweet little graduates...i can't believe i'll be looking at my little ones in the outfit one day!

 best buds

 family photo

during the program, the little kids sang a series of songs.  in true fashion, Nora did everything perfectly...all the motions and words, taking it all very seriously.  Holden on the other hand would have nothing to do with it...at least he wasn't helping rip the cord off the ground.  Later when i asked him why he didn't sing, he told me that "sister sings, mom.  i just wanna look at the fish."  funny sweet boy.

Little D's Nursery

I realized when taking D's latest pics that i never posted the finished nursery.  I still don't have a good floor lamp for the changing table and i have yet to get his newborn pics framed and up on the wall...but he's 8 months old... so i guess i'll go ahead and post the nursery pics without the "finishing touches". 

view from the door

simple bed this time...no bumpers, i just got a cute airplane blanket and lined the bottom of the crib with matching ribbon

To save a little money i painted all of D's artwork.  I'm no artist, i just copy things i see pretty well. 

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Airplanes and Animals...boys favorite things :) 

and a video camera/sound machine, which is mom and dad's favorite things!

baby and his room

Shelf of things

Changing Table, Diapers and Toys

 and the best craigslist find ever!  we gave up the overhead light for this gem, but i love it.  basically it was all the right colors, we just painted orange over what was originally red.  perfect!

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Sink baths are the best...