The Arboretum

The kids and I braved the 93 degree weather today at the Arboretum. I had never been- but heard that it was a beautiful place to walk. The kids and I needed to get out of the house this afternoon- so we went! I should have planned a little better- an gone in the a.m. when it is not as hot- but we walked in the shade and enjoyed being outside for a little while! The sprinklers hit us a few times and the kids didn't seem to mind! Here are a few picutres from our walk!

Random white flower (magnolia I think.)

There were several mini waterfalls like this! So pretty!

There were lots of sculptures among he gardens. Most of the bronze sculptures were of children. I liked this one!

Here are the kids! :) Majkin was smiling in this photo...super cute!

And Carson was smiling in this photo! Again- super cute! It's hard to catch them both at the same time! :)

We had a great time today. I can't wait to go back (when it's a little cooler) with the whole family! It's a beautiful place! (and FREE! Everybody likes that!!)

RICE CEREAL!!!

Carson has been waking up a lot during the night and I heard that starting the kids on cereal would help keep their bellies full longer- and maybe help them to sleep more soundly. So...we tried Rice Cereal for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

Taking his first bite...

Really Mommie? This doesn't taste right!!

Nope! No more!!!

Mommie....No!!

Whaah!

We will try again in a few weeks...and hope for success!

March of Dimes

We walked in the March of Dimes walk in May. After being on hospital bedrest- I learned that a portion of the activities that were offered during my "luxary" stay- were funded by the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes organization's major focus is on premies and their families. While the kids spent time in the NICU- several programs offered to us were also funded through the
MOD. We realize what an important role the March plays for families and are grateful for the help and support our family was shown. Thank you to all who donated to the cause, and to our family for walking with us!!

Meg and Patrick, Kir and Carson, Mary and Luke

Mary and Luke, Ben in the black stroller, Kathy and Ava


Jason, Patrick, Henry, and Meg

Kir, Majkin, Mike, and Carson

Catch Up...

For some reason- I have not posted on this blog in FOREVER!!! Maybe it's because the end of the school year is crazy, or that having 2 kids is crazy, or that finishing school work and having 2 kids is crazy. Yep! One of those reasons....and now it's time to play catch up.

FIRST- Pictures of the babies at 4 months...

Carson- 4 Months Old

Majkin- 4 Months Old

We've spent lots of time with family these past few months. Here are some favorite pictures..

Grandma Viki and Carson

Mamo with Majkin and Carson


Aunt Alyssa with Majkin (Easter)

Uncle B and Aunt Katie with Carson (Easter)