Baltimore Zoo

The field trips have begun.  Granpa took the kids to the Baltimore Zoo on a beautiful day where they got to see everything.  I'm super jealous since I haven't gotten to see the new penguin exhibit.  We've turned Evan's carseat around and he absolutely loves it!  He can see out the window and does take a nap, only when he's super tired.

Oh My!

Evan is much more of a talker than we thought he might be.  I guess he figured he had to keep up with Kelsey, who doesn't stop talking.  Here's his latest....  

He can say "I love you", but you have to catch it at the right moment.  Soon, I'll get it on camera. 

First Day of Preschool 4's

Kelsey started preschool today!  She is going to the same school she went to last year, but in the 4 year-old program.  She will go 3 days a week so that Granpa can still take field trips with both kids since next year she'll be gone all day everyday in kindergarten.  Now everyone has started school. 

This year                                                                          Last year 

Weekend in PA

This past weekend we went to PA for a few days. We spent time with NanNan and PopPop along with our friends Whitey, Krista, Justin, and Donald. The kids on the couch are Reagan (10 months) and Madden ( 2 and a half ), who are cousins and then our two. It wasn't easy getting them to all sit still but it was fun trying! Can't wait to add Whitey and Krista's new baby coming in March. We might have matching birthdays!!

Meghan's Birthday

Last weekend, August 30th we went to Meghan's house to celebrate her birthday. No pictures were taken with her, but the kids had a great time. Kelsey for a new helmet for riding her bike so we took it over to show it off.

Last Friday of Summer

How much can I do on my last Friday of summer? Alot! Grocery store and Sandy Point beach picnic with kids by day, Orioles game and a Baltimore bar which serves cheese puffs with Old Bay to all customers with my friend Brianna by night. What a great day!!

Port Discovery

On Sunday Kelsey and I went to Port Discovery, a children's museum in Baltimore. A friend has a season pass so we went with them. Kelsey's friend Zeke had been away all summer in Minnesota with his family, Brianna and Xander, so the kids had fun playing together again.

Duck Pin Bowling

 On Thursday, Aug. 6th Grandma and Granpa took the three older grandkids duck pin bowling.  Melissa and I took Evan shopping.  A fun time was had by all!!!

Family Time

On Tuesday, August 4th the kids helped me bake a cake for Granpa.  I gave each one a cup of the batter and they mixed in food coloring so it was a colorful swirl cake.  The next day we went to Watkins Regional Park, after I went to the doctor for my pinky which I broke the evening before slipping on water in the garage.  Watkins renovated the park as a Wizard of Oz theme, which is awesome. They also have a carousel and farm.  The kids fed the animals and had a great time.  

  

Saturday morning

The weather is gorgeous out this morning so the kids wanted to play bubbles, balls, and books on the deck. Kelsey did "baby school" which is turning into "toddler school".  Thanks Nathan and Kristen for sharing your Hello magazines. They're a hit!!