Half Way Through June

The first part of June has easily felt like the busiest month so far.  Or maybe I am just 10 times as tired as usual so I feel like it has been busier... Who knows?  But with school activities, birthday parties, end of school, finishing up extra-curricular activities, more preparations for baby, and time for fun, we have been kept going almost every day.  

We purchased a new rocker/recliner for our room to help with the baby.  Devin, being the awesome dad that he is, took the box that it came in and made a house for the girls.  They thought it was the coolest thing ever and have loved having their own cardboard box house.

One of the last school activities that was held for this year was Pizza in the Park.  The kindergarten kids walked to a nearby park where they spent the entire day playing games, running through the water fountains, and eating pizza.  It was a fun day and again I was grateful that Quincy and I could be a part of it.

We headed out to the beach one weekend with some friends.  It wasn't the warmest day to start out but any day at the beach is a good day!  We even saw some dolphins swimming close to shore... pretty crazy!

June 10:  I hit 35 weeks and with it has come the swelling, discomfort, heartburn, exhaustion, and roller coaster of emotion.  I am trying so hard to enjoy these last few weeks but it has been a little difficult.  I am ready to be done with pregnancy.  The question is... Am I ready for what comes after it? 

June 11: Adalyn's last day of Kindergarten!  Such a bitter/sweet day for me.  While I have been eagerly waiting for when she would be home all day with us again, I am sad that her first year of school is already over.  I have enjoyed watching her grow in every way throughout this last year.  I am so grateful that we were given the opportunity to be a part of her class on so many occasions.  From "Fun Fridays" to field trips to activities at the school, I have loved all the time that Quincy and I  have been able to spend with the Kindergarteners.  Quincy jumped right in as if the class were her own and it was fun to see her be a part of all of it.  Adalyn LOVED Kindergarten and she developed socially and academically so much!   

Mr. Horn was Adalyn's Kindergarten teacher and we couldn't have asked for a better one.  He helped, encouraged, worked with, and cared for Addie in the way that every parent hopes for.  He even made Quincy feel like she was a part of the class when we were there to volunteer.  

Addie was able to make some good friends this year as well.  

Anna, Addie, Savannah, Yule, and Alondra. 

Quincy, Addie, Sofia, Yule

A few months back Quincy decided she wanted to take some dance classes.  So we signed her up for Community Center Tap/Ballet class and she loved it.  They had a recital and it was so cute.  Can't help but love this girl...

Devin had a meeting in San Francisco one day, and with Addie out of school we decided to take the opportunity to get to the city once more before the baby comes.  No matter how many times I come to the city I don't think that I will ever tire of it.  And the girls love it just as much.  After several hours of being there they begged us to stay longer.  Girls after my own heart!  

Now here we are just 3 weeks until the new baby comes.  The girls are really excited and keep saying, "I wish the baby could just come now!"  But if the rest of this month passes as quickly as the first part, she will be here before we know it.  In the mean time, we will try to keep busy and enjoy it as much as possible.  

Finishing out May

We kept the second half of May almost as busy as the first half.  One thing is for sure... We are making the most of living in California!  

I just can't help loving how close these 2 girls are.  Everywhere we go we are asked if they are twins. So often, in fact, that the girls know that the usual response is, "No, they are 2 years apart," and will often respond themselves.  Rather than this bugging them, they have become more inclined to be the twins that they are so often assumed to be.  It is the best having their relationship be just as close as their age. 

Haircuts for the fam... Dev mentioned that he was going to get a haircut and the girls begged to let them cut their hair short.  So we had a family outing to get haircuts, and of course the girls had to get the same cut!

Another day at California's Great America...

Think Quincy liked this one?

We had a week where the temperatures were blazing so we made some good use of our pool during that time!

Addie's Kindergarten had their last field trip. They rode CalTrain up to a park in Palo Alto.  I have been grateful that I have had the opportunity to help in her class and attend field trips and activities.  It is so great to be able to be a part of the time that she is away from me.

When Addie had a day off of school we headed to the beach (of course).  It was a perfect day (except that Devin was at work)!

We also spend lots of time at the parks around here.  It is so fun watching how much the girls love being with their dad.  

Memorial Day:  With everyone having a day off we headed out early and went down to Monterey where we spent most of the day at the Aquarium, walking through Cannery Row, and hanging out on the beach.  After we had our fill of Monterey we headed out for the 17 Mile Drive, which takes you along the coast from Monterey down to Pebble Beach.  It was gorgeous, and we hope to spend more time down that way. 

May passed equally as fast as the rest of the year has.  Now we find ourselves in June and just a month away from having a newborn in our home.  Nesting has very much set in, and really has made me go a bit overboard (as in I am preparing for the end of the world rather than a new baby!).  Pregnancy is definitely taking its toll, but I am hoping to enjoy and do as much as we can throughout this last month before we are homebound for awhile.