Boston

We took a quick trip to Boston last weekend. We stopped in New Haven, Connecticut on our way and visited the beautiful Yale University campus.

In Boston, we spent a full day walking along the Freedom Trail that took us through historic areas and past places like Paul Revere's home and grave site, the Massachusetts State House, the USS Constitution ship, and the Boston Massacre site. We loved following that red brick line all through the city.

We really loved Boston, and enjoyed crossing another city off of our list of places to see. And of course we had fun just hanging out together.

Me & Him

I love that my birthday falls on or around Father's Day every year. I turned 26 on Thursday, and it was a really great day. Even though we went about our basic daily routine like usual, it was nice to have a little something special to celebrate. And nothing beats a pizza picnic in the backyard.

It was Joseph's turn today, and even though his gifts will probably get returned or exchanged, I think it was a successful Father's Day. :) We love him.

Little Clothes

Much like last summer, I have been busy making clothes for Anna. This time, though, they are not quite as tiny since she is almost a year old! I've really enjoyed making up my own patterns, learning new techniques (shirring is awesome!), and reusing my old dresses or shirts to make things for her.

And it is so nice that she will happily wear anything I put her in. :) It is fun having a girl.

Halfway

Joseph finished up his second year of dental school yesterday! Just two more to go! He starts in the clinic tomorrow, so we spent his one-day break at the beach today.

Come and Gone

My parents came for a visit a couple of weeks ago! It had been way too long since we'd seen them, so we had lots of talking, cuddling, and playing to catch up on. No time was wasted.

We went to the Manhattan temple, my dad spent a day riding a bike around the five boroughs of NYC, and we took a day-trip to Philadelphia.

It was terrific to have them here for Matthew's birthday and for Mother's Day. Perfect timing.

We love to see how much they love our kids. I'm sure it is hard to have their only grandkids over 2,000 miles away, so they love every second they get to spend with them. We had such a great time with them here, and can't wait until the end of the summer when we'll be together again!

3

Matthew is three! He is in love with ducks, so naturally he got two new ducks, duck shaped french toast, a duck birthday cake, and all his ducks (that I could find...) attending his little party! My parents were here for his birthday and we all had a great day together.

He is our best little boy, and we love him so much! Happy Birthday M!

Good Days

picnics in the backyard, sewing projects, grandparents coming to visit in a few days, spring cleaning, and birthday planning for the boy

Brooklyn Bridge

Sometimes I almost forget that we live in NYC, especially since we now live in the more suburban Staten Island. But when we get to do things like walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for our weekly playgroup, I remember how cool it is that we live here! Here are a few of my favorite shots we've taken of the Brooklyn Bridge.

all the large size pictures were taken by sis Robin

April

We've had a wonderful April so far. It was a very happy Easter, with beautiful weather, picnics, coloring eggs, General Conference, and handmade rag dolls for the kids from the Easter Bunny.

All the snow is gone and it has been in the 70s a few times already. We love having our own backyard to play in and explore. Joseph is in the middle of his busiest semester ever, Anna is in the middle of learning how to crawl, Matthew is in the middle of potty training, and I am in the middle of it all. Happy Spring!