{Month of May}

"As full of spirit as the month of May, and as gorgeous as the sun in Midsummer" 

- William Shakespeare

Just wanted to get some memories from the month of May recorded - it was quite a lovely month, overall.

The Saturday before mothers day I was blessed to participate in an interfaith choral workshop with Craig Jessop for the Bay area. We had 6 hours of rehearsal during the day and a concert at night.  Sean and the girls hung out around the neighborhood where we were having rehearsal and brought Miriam to me a couple times for me to nurse her [she hadn't yet learned to take a bottle].

 It was amazing. We learned over 10 songs either written or arranged by Mack Wilburg. It was a seriously amazing experience. It was so good to put on my "musician" hat and just bask in the music. It was beautiful music and a beautiful experience.

 We sang in the Standford Memorial church - beautiful old style church. It reminded me of all the cathedrals we saw in Europe. Beautiful!

 Unfortunately I suffered my first full blown  panic attack and had to leave the stage half way through the concert.  Kind of a terrifying experience, to be honest.

We got to talk to this handsome kid for Mothers day - I miss him so much. Cannot wait for him to get home this fall! We talked to the lovely Sister McQuay as well, but I didn't snap a picture of her. She comes home this summer!!!

 Some park dates!

Despite what this picture looks like, Miriam is not about to fly away :)

 Walking the baby around in her swimsuit lol

 Helping me cook dinner!

Snugly babies

  

One Sunday morning we got Miriam all ready and put her on Evette's bed while the rest of us rushed around to get dressed and we come back and she is OUT! Sleepy baby

 Seriously, that smile.

Evette loves to snuggle with her "black baby" during every naptime and bedtime. It's adorable.

There's been a lot of strumming around here

Who knew that cutting up a piece of yarn could keep a toddler entertained for hours?! well, it does. Check out Miriam in the background enjoying our makeshift "play gym"

Loves to read - caught her relaxing in Miriam's carseat

Just hanging out!

 I curled Evette's hair before church the other day - adorable!! The curl stayed in much better than I thought it would!!

Walking Georgie the dog [She got this dog from Brenden and Natalie in Christmas 2012 and it is one of the most loved and used toys here at our house. She loves to take Georgie everywhere!]

She packed her little purse up with books so she would have something to keep her busy while we were at a doctor's visit for Miriam.

 We went out to eat at a Thai restaurant and the waiter was completely smitten with Evette and gave her this little hair clip. So funny and cute.

 Evette helping Miss Miriam eat her bananas for breakfast!

Evette is now a real part of this family since we got her some green pumas. Congrats, girl.

My little yogi doing downward dog.

Practicing sitting up! Big girl.

Loving the local farmers market! Such great food!!!

Memorial Day for us was pretty chill. We started the morning with a nice family run, crepes for brunch, an then chilling at the pool.... 

...and then after nap time we went and explored downtown San Mateo. It was so fun to get acquainted with our city...That evening we went on a double date WITHOUT the kids. You guys, this is a big deal. We haven't got on a real date sans kids since "kid" became "kidS". We double with a friend from highschool, Scott, who lives in the area, and his girlfriend. So fun! So nice!

Good work, May! You done good.