Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Cylburn Arboretum...a little slice of perfect

So today E and I had swimming with his bestie A and her mom. A's mom had told me she had a great play date planned for after swimming, just bring a picnic lunch. So we packed up lunch and our swim bag and headed out for the day. Today was the last swim class in our summer session..booo! E and A were hamming it up with each other and splashing around like maniacs. We finish class and successfully change the kids and ourselves - no easy task mind you! We make an emergency pit stop at Starbucks for the mommies, and then head out to the Cylburn Arboretum!

The Mansion




E and I at story time

I have been anxiously waiting to go to Cylburn and let me tell you it did not disappoint! We attempted to take the kiddos to story time, but they were not having any part of sitting down in such a fun establishment. Story time is held in the mansion. Open spaces and tall ceilings that make your voice echo is a total toddler paradise apparently. So A and E ran around the various rooms in lieu of story time. They showed some interest, but then decided to sew their wild oats.
"A, I think we should live here!"














Aww..these two are too much!





"Wild oats where are you?!"

















found em!

We decided to abort mission and head out to the gardens and let E and A run around and eat our lunches. Such an amazing day! All in all, Cylburn is truly a little slice of perfect!XOXO

scoping out the gardens

ready to grub!

"E, you need your hat on silly!"

 


 







Monday, June 27, 2011

Blog Delinquent...seriously

Hello, My name is Nicole. I am a blog delinquent. I have not made a post in over a month. I recognize that I have a problem. I am coming to you to get a grip on my problem!

Let me tell you folks, the last month has been a crazy one.  Sorry you haven't seen much from us! I promise to resolve this issue starting today!

Brian's family (11 people) came in town for a visit and to go to the US Open. It was a great time for E to spend with his cousins! We made a ton of trips around town and saw the sites. All in all it was a wonderful time.
E and M walking to the park!
walking though the zoo!
Feeding Baby the Giraffe :)

E hamming it up at Port Discovery


after a night of catching fireflies