Lindsay's Kindergarten Concert

How can it be that my baby only has TWO more days left of Kindergarten?! It seems like I just left her alone in CBS nursery. Lindsay has done a ton of growing and learning this year, and I am so proud of the smart, kind and beautiful young lady she is becoming! 

Lindsay Diane, Age 6

Lindsay's end of the year concert was themed "Baby Beluga" and of course, that was one of the songs they sang! She specifically chose this dress because of the tule skirt, saying it reminded her of the ocean waves when she twirled ;)

Madison wore her dress and curled her hair for Big Sis's concert. Such beauties! Watch out Daddy!!

The boys waiting to watch our Kindergarten Star

I got a few clips of Lindsay singing, but of course, like every other performance this kid has, she gets stuck behind a taller kid or podium or in this case, the teacher's arm. LOL. So my apologies for the videos, but no matter where she stands, she's still our Kindergarten Super Star ;)

After the show the teacher held a reception in the classroom where parents could take pictures and enjoy some treats. Lindsay had so much fun introducing us to all her best friends: Niedi, Mackenzie (back), Quinn, Lindsay, Archena.

She walked into her class at the beginning of the year knowing no one, and has made some really sweet friends. So grateful that God brought these precious girls together for an amazing year!

Lindsay couldn't wait to show us the books she published entitled, "All About Me". She worked so hard on it, and the illustrations showed incredible details. This little elephant remembers everything!

Our darling daughter, we are so proud of you! We are looking forward to watching you grow and bloom as a first grader! Love You, Daddy & Mama

Memorial Day 2016

We celebrated Memorial Day on Saturday this year because Daddy had to work all the fun Princeton Commencement Events. Although we switched days, we enjoyed the hot summer sun and being outdoors! We remembered the men and women who've sacrificed their lives for our country, and are incredibly grateful for our friends and family who've served in the military. 

We loaded up the mini van and took the kids to Village Park to ride bikes in the morning before it got too hot.

Lindsay had fun speeding ahead of us

Madison was pretending to ride her "horse"

 We came to a bridge and decided to take a water break and snap a few pics...

Cutie Bike Riders

Mama and Andy B

 The girls were done riding bikes pretty quickly, and were ready to hit the park. Lindsay was very upset that the "Big Kid" swing was broken and so she had to sit in the Baby Swing. It's hard getting those lanky long legs in and out of those swings. LOL.

 Andrew sat in the swing for the first time too!

After lunch and naps, we headed to the Lawrence High School Pool to go swimming for the first time this summer!

 It was Andrew's first time in the pool...

The girls did great this year in their floaties, and Lindsay was ready to go down to just one on her arm!

Look at that baby chub! 

 Madison getting ready to dive off the side to Daddy!

The girls got to try out their new goggles in the pool...

 Andrew loved being the the water, and was kicking his legs and splashing!

After our traditional Memorial Day meal of Hot Dogs Chips N' Dip, we roasted Marsh mellows!! I was pretty excited to find gluten free graham crackers at Wegmans, so I got to enjoy one (or maybe four) Smores too!

 MMMMmmm.... Smores!

Madison can make anything she is eating look amazing. Oooey, Gooey Smores, yum!

Fuzzy Hair Twins

Love you family!! xo

Mr. Personality

Little Mr. Personality...Waving, "Dancing" and Clapping! 

Love You Big Boy!! 

Andrew's First Trip to the Shore

After we visited Story Book Land, we decided to hit the shore for Andrew's first time at the beach (or shore as they say it here on the east coast). The nearest shore to the park was Atlantic City, which we'd never seen and it was only a 20 minute drive! 

The girls and I on the Boardwalk. You can see all the Casinos in the background, they were pretty far away. 

We drove through Atlantic City, expecting it to be like Las Vegas-on-the-Beach, but quickly realized it was pretty sketchy. I'm sure inside some of the casinos are really nice, but we were not about to find out. LOL. We found a beach entrance through a neighborhood and thankfully, since it was before Memorial Day, didn't have to buy beach badges. (Such a spoiled CA girl!)

Daddy and his Mini-Me

Andy Boy loved the ocean and had fun watching the birds and his sisters play in the water.

Lindsay writing her name in the sand.

Our Happy Boy!

It was a little chilly, but we put Drew's feet in the water...

He caught his breath and started kicking his legs (he loves to kick) and proceeded to splash me and get both of us wet. LOL.

Giggles and sandy toes

Madison was so excited to play on the beach, and wouldn't stand still long enough to get a picture of her. She was running around collecting shells, rocks and seaweed.... both girls loved chasing waves and dipping their feet in the water.

Looking forward to some fun shore days this summer!!