Winter 2015

We've been pretty much hibernating all winter; our main weekend excursions have been to the library. We did have a chance for some sledding and snow fun here and there.

Kids also had crazy hair day at school (well, Shay did and Mila wanted to do it too).  We did one test run, then Mila was sad on actual Crazy Hair Day that I wouldn't put more green in her hair.

Shay just had his Spring school concert. He sang 'Good day sunshine', 'rainbow connection' and 'edelweiss'. There were a few more, but I was distracted by Mila singing along and taking off her boots. She was most excited to give Shay his flowers after the performance.

End of 2014

Ever since school started in the fall, it seems like we have been on autopilot. Mostly just day to day work and school, but we've had a few highlights:

Halloween - Power Ranger & Spider girl (with tsais) and Shay wearing Mila's dinosaur costume from school

Visting the Queens County Farm with Grandpa Rob

Goodbye summer; hello, kindergarten!

We managed to get to some festivals and travelled to Virginia before starting back to school in September.

Kids festival in Harlem:

Rented a car and drive out to Virginia to visit friends; it was weird to see so much nature! We got to feed fish and pet a potbellied pig.

Then off to kindergarten for Shay. He's so proud and excited.

Summer and a new apartment

Hard to believe I haven't posted anything since Shay's birthday. Since then, we've celebrated 4th of July, Mila's birthday, and moved. Whew! Been a busy summer, but not too hot so far. Kind of rainy, actually. Looking forward to Shay starting kindergarten next month!

Dressed up for the 4th:

Mila's birthday was a weeklong celebration complete with visits from Nana and Grandpa Rob, and a huge chocolate cake!

Mila also got a bike for her birthday; elbow pads might need to be next! 

Enjoying some family friendly activities at our new complex:

Shay's birthday and graduation

I can't believe Shay is 5 now! He had fun at his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle birthday party. There just happened to be a puppet show and DJ at our complex that day, and the weather was great.

Shay will also be going to kindergarten in the fall, so he had a graduation from preschool ceremony. He's really growing up! 

Starting to warm up...

Since we came back from vacation, we've just been trying to get outdoors as much as the weather allows. 

In other news, Jermaine has been interviewing for fellowships for next year, and we've also been looking for a new, more central apartment. Since we'll be back to separate schools next year, it will be nice to be closer to everything. We're set to move in July. By then, we should know our plans for next year, which could include a move back to California!