4.31 Finally a Perfect Pool Day!!

July 20, 2015
By Cyndi

After one of the longest weeks at work yet, clocking 40 hours by Wednesday evening with Thursday and Friday still to go, I spent Friday evening and Saturday morning in recovery.

I had wanted to get out of the house on Saturday afternoon with the idea of a local brewery for us while the fellas could stay entertained with the ipads.  Well, Zach had a meltdown putting his socks on and that ended my grand idea.

I regrouped for Sunday, convinced the fellas to go to the farmers market for breakfast.  They obliged but when we got to the tent with the baked goods, they said they didn't want anything.  Seriously, a chocolate croissant?  A blueberry muffin?  UGH, really children, why must you be so darn picky!!  I bought three things and found some shade to see if they would eat anything.  They took a few bites and said they were done.  We bought some zucchini and two cake pops for later.

After they woke up from nap, we headed for the pool.  The temperature was 95+ and the pool was packed but we finally had a perfect summer afternoon.  We spent three hours and had a great time!  The swimming lessons are paying off and they didn't use their floaties at all.  We ordered a pizza for dinner, ate it on one of the breaks and swam until close to 7p. 

I hope next weekend's weather is as nice as this weekend so we can spend the afternoon at the pool again!!

4.30 The Gimpel Invasion

By Cyndi
July 14, 2015

What a great weekend with the Gimpel Invasion!

Saba, Uncle Dave, Aunt Lauren & Asher arrived for a fun weekend.  It was the perfect summer weekend with lots of outside time.  I have discovered that Lauren is an amazing book reader and may need to skype her in weekly for story time with the fellas. 

Some of my NJ cousins are living in the DC area, so they also joined us on Saturday afternoon. We filled up the pool, took out the corn hole and spent time outside!

It was great for the fellas to spend time with Asher and us to spend time with Dave & Lauren. 

Happy Fellas!

4.29 July 4th!

July 7, 2015
By Cyndi

A week or so before July 4th, I asked the fellas if they wanted to go to the parade.  After a little discussion, the answer was YES!  I was excited since last year, we stayed home as it would be "too loud."  There were two songs they learned at school (see below) and I had to write them down to remember them :)

When we woke up in the morning, it was raining, but it looked like it would end by parade time.  Since Matt was working, I figured we'd at least try to go and if it was canceled, we tried!  The rain stopped about 45 minutes before the parade, I had secured a close parking spot and set up.

They loved waving and grabbing the candy that was thown.  Definitely a fun morning!!

J-U-L-Y
J-U-L-Y
J-U-L-Y J-U-L-Y J-U-L-Y
The 7th month is here
with lots of fun and cheer
fireworks and hotdogs
for thirty one days
J-U-L-Y
J-U-L-Y
J-U-L-Y J-U-L-Y J-U-L-Y

Today is special do you know why?
It's the 4th day of July
See the flags passing by
See the fireworks in the sky
It's a special celebration
It's the birthday of our nation!

The evening was spent shooting off fireworks in our cul-de-sac.  The fellas lasted very late, got them a quick shower and off to bed.

4.28 Ahoy Matey!

June 30, 2015
By Cyndi

I'm a little behind, but have had these pictures ready to go!  Oops, life got a little crazy.

On Friday, we enjoyed a date night with the Isaacs at a winery.... the food was great, company even better, but sadly it ended and we had to go back home.  It was a great way to end a long week!

After a fun stay-at-home day playing with the remote control Ninja Turtle van, we headed to Baltimore for a Pirate cruise!  The fellas wore their superhero capes and the Isaacs & Carmeans joined us.  The fellas took a while to warm up to the atmosphere, but had a great time!  The weather was absolutely perfect and it was a fun day for everyone!