Pullen Park

Mimi came for a few days in June and while she was here we went to Pullen Park for a playdate with several other Moms and their kids. Amy and Luke rode with us which the kids loved! This was the first time that they rode the boats this season. We played on the playgrounds, rode the boats, rode the train, fed the ducks, had a picnic lunch and Maddie and Mimi rode the carousel. I didn't take Davis because he had tried to get off the last time we went. Amy took the first 2 pictures of Maddie and Davis - thought they were pretty good. Enjoy!

Having fun while Mommy and Daddy Went Out on a Date

For our anniversary (in June) our friends Mike and Amy watched Maddie and Davis so that we could go out to dinner. We had a gift card and coupon to Cheesecake Factory, so we went there - yummy! The kids had a ball with Mike and Amy and Luke. They danced and played and posed for a few pictures. These are some of the pictures Amy got of their evening together. Thanks again Mike and Amy :)

Art Museum

One day earlier this summer I took the kids to the Art Museum here in Raleigh and they had a free craft time for the kids. There were 2 stations that the kids rotated through. Maddie was much more interested than Davis - reason why there are not any pictures of him. At the first station they used ink pads and made pictures with their finger prints. They also used markers to add detail. At the second station they tore construction paper and used glue sticks to glue the torn paper onto a bigger piece of paper. It is all about the process and not the product at this stage. Maddie just really enjoyed being able to use the glue stick and ink pads!