Thursday, May 31, 2012

Catching up...


I've fallen off the blogging wagon a bit, but I'm feeling the motivation to get back on. So we'll see what we can do to catch up on the past few months in a bit of a cliff notes version... 

March 
My sweet husband triumphantly completed the many, grueling months of schooling with a two week intensive in Boston. The many months of school were brutal - on my dear man, myself, our daughter, our family and our marriage. So it was fitting that he gifted me with his graduation and return from Boston on my birthday. We celebrated with a picnic and stroll on the riverwalk.
Of course she'd rather push than ride! :)



April
In a very precious treat, my grandparents decided to make their way across the country, accompanied by my mom, for a visit. We toured the city, visited the historic train museum and depot, went antiquing, played dominoes and explored the park. It was a truly special time which I will treasure forever. My grandmother, especially, enjoyed re-visiting the South - where she lived as a girl.


Four generations!
Also, in April - we got a new neighbor! He's provided plenty of entertainment for Jennie, as well as the other neighborhood kids -

And just because it was one of my favorite moments to capture in the month of April, I give you this - the image of my daughter (who literally NEVER holds still) in a one and only occurrence of unintentionally falling asleep somewhere other than my arms, the car-seat or her bed. Delicious.

May
Summer has arrived! And we have done our best to take full advantage of it - and the time Drew has had, now that school is over. Time that has been especially precious as he has his next phase of work ahead of him - clinical hours. That means we will, yet again, be seeing a bit less of our main man as he works towards logging the necessary hours that will complete his Paramedic training. 
One of the best things about living where we do is taking advantage of the fun there is to be had in the beautiful outdoors. 
We have an incredible park with a wonderful fountain - perfect for playing in!



So many things to do and see...
Mom - did you see the frog?!? Can I kiss it?

The best part of learning to bake...licking that spatula!



Did you know I have a belly button?!? Where has that been hiding?

We even took a weekend adventure trip to Savannah...but we'll save that for later...