Dutch Wonderland

We went to Dutch Wonderland for the second time this summer.  It is really our favorite theme park around here and is just perfect for small children.  The girls got to go on a number of little rides, meet fairy tale characters, see a water show, and play in the water park!

4th of July

Grammy and Grandpa came to visit for the 4th of July this year, and we went to a parade with them, had a backyard cookout, and did some fireworks.  We had a beautiful day for it!

Summer Fun

We have been busy this summer with things like meeting some of our favorite characters, taking Juliet to her first movie, Monsters University, and visiting Little Italy.  Lily went to superhero camp where she had a blast, despite being the only girl, and perfected her superhero poses doing obstacle courses.  We also took a trip to the beach on the Chesapeake Bay where the girls had fun playing in the sand and splashing in the water.  Lily even insisted on making a sand angel!

Baseball Game

We took the girls to their first baseball game last weekend!  The Baltimore Orioles play at Camden Yards, which is a beautiful stadium, and we had a nice day for it.  The Orioles lost but we still had fun, and Lily and Juliet lasted until the 8th inning.  I think the highlight of the day for them was getting to eat cotton candy!

Lily's Graduation

Lily graduated from preschool last week and there was a special ceremony for family to attend.  The kids got up on the stage of the elementary school, where they sang a special song and received their diplomas.  Lily was adorable in her graduation cap and so proud of herself.  Afterwards we walked out through the cafeteria where the big kids were having lunch and everyone clapped and cheered when they saw Lily in her cap.  It was the cutest thing - she was so surprised and pleased that they were clapping for her!  We have videos here of the graduation song and of Lily getting her diploma, so you can see for yourself.

New Bikes

Lily and Juliet both got new two-wheeler bikes this Spring!  They have all the most important features - streamers, bells, and baby doll carriers.  Lily is getting quite good on hers but Jules doesn't really know how to ride yet.  The training wheels help them balance but they don't know how to stop yet, which means the grown-ups have to run alongside.  Their favorite part is bringing dolls along for the ride and ringing the bells.

Spring Pictures

As the weather has warmed up this Spring, we have gone from snuggling and tea parties to zoo trips and playing in the backyard.  The girls are soaking up the sun in the last picture - Lily said it felt like a warm blanket.