may photo essay

 We got to celebrate mother's day with old Grandma and Grandpa cornell as well as Gma and Gpa!

 Abby's self portrait. These shoes are her most beloved posession. Thanks to mom and all the attention she gets when wearing them!

 My portrait of abby :)

 and tai tai, who recently decided he was done being a passive observer of the verbal world and began talking. 

 the lilac festival happened!!! 2 blocks away from me! for 10 days straight!!! We went many times and they were all awesome.

 Our year of 2xs weekly visits from uncle aaron are over now that spring is here. But they were one of the best parts of our first year here in NY.

 Abby saw the "meet olivia" poster at the museum and made me put it on the calendar and take her. She was so cute as we looked around for her, abby was reflecting how she was both nervous and excited. Funny to see her reflect on her self like that. 

 Del and Mark have monday night pot lucks that we get to now and then. It is always a joy for abby and matthias when we do. They are bawking like chickens here. As loud as possible.  

 Abby's Lilac Garden school ended but we continued the next week at our house! 

 Abby was in a family friend's wedding! She did a great job, maybe thanks to big cousin Nathan holding her hand down the aisle!

 but kisses? no way!

 After the wedding, the kids and I went to Barker while matthew stayed home, worked and relaxed.

 The highlight of Barker for the kids was probably going to Olcott where there were tons of perfect kiddie rides for 25 cents each! They did such a good job!!! Especially Tai tai, who i was pretty worried would get a little nervous and try to exit early. Nope, he enjoyed himself like all the rest of the kids!

 even up high!

especially in the cars!  Lucky little kids. Thanks for the rides and snacks Gpa!