4th of July

For Independence Day this year, we went to watch a local parade, then grilled out and did sparklers with the girls.  They thought it was fun and want to be part of the procession before the parade next year.  Kids decorate their bikes and and parade through the streets!

Sesame Place

We had a great time at Sesame Place in Pennsylvania this summer.  There were tons of rides for little kids, a water park, a re-creation of the famous street, and a parade at the end.

Summertime

It has been a long time since I posted pictures because our computer has been broken.  It has been a busy summer, so we have a lot to share with you!

Port Discovery

We have a wonderful interactive children's museum in Baltimore, Port Discovery.  We have a membership and the kids love to go there and play.  There is a giant three-story jungle gym in the center surrounded by many different exhibits and activities.  There is a mini grocery store, diner, and gas station as well areas for art and music.  We went with Nana this time and the girls were excited about the new exhibit we saw, Mr. Potato Head.  They even got to meet him!

Memorial Day Weekend

Over Memorial Day, Nana came to visit and spend the long weekend with us.  We had very warm weather so we got the kiddie pool out for the first time this year.  Lily and Juliet played outside, splashed in the water, and ran about naked a bit.  It was lovely to grill out and eat outside - it felt like summer!  We made s'mores and Jules had her very first taste.  The next day we went to the farmer's market (Michael carried a sleepy girl on his shoulders) and then we had a fancy tea party with a pretty china tea set Nana brought.  Lily dressed for the occasion!

Preschool Graduation

Lily has graduated from the 3 year old program at her preschool!  Yes, they had a little ceremony with hats and diplomas even though she'll be back at a 4 year old preschool class in the fall, but it was cute.  Lily has learned a lot this year.  She now recognizes all of the letters and can write her name.  She likes to dictate notes for me to write down, like signs for the bathroom door saying to keep out of her secret lipstick place (she locks the door and practices putting on lip gloss).  Her teacher evaluations noted her stubbornness and said that she was most proficient in imaginative play.  Will she grow up to be a doctor, a chef, a world explorer?  Or maybe an actress.  She has a flair for melodrama.