Simple moments

getting out in between rain storms to play in the park, which we had all to ourselves was pure magic. it was our little adventure to try and time it just right to get some park time in before the skies opened up and poured on us all. so very thankful for stroller covers!

lunch at the park

we have been spending our days at the park here in NY. every day that there's no rain we're out and playing for hours at the park. we have two favorites here in chelsea that we have been visiting. since my double stroller doesn't fit in most shops or restaurants I have been packing the twins their lunches. they usually play their little hearts out for a few hours before they'll sit down and eat lunch, or ill have them eat while in the stroller and we're walking. it's a nice little routine we have here, and lots of park time for us.

a manhattan evening

tonight was a beautiful night here in Manhattan for us. Keith was working late so i decided to pack a picnic dinner and head to the Hudson River. I found a nice grassy area along the river where I set up our picnic. Aiden and Ella ran free in the grass and watched for boats and helicopters. Keith met up with us towards the end of the evening as the sun was setting, so we decided to hit up Chelsea market for ice cream and a stroll on the high line. the views at night from the high line are gorgeous. I just love the views of the city at night. Aiden and Ella stayed up way past their bed time but it was worth it to have such a nice family night out. now lets hope they both sleep in tomorrow :)

Central Park zoo

we went to the Central Park zoo today with the twins. they both had a blast. we took the subway uptown and then walked a few blocks to the park. it was a cloudy day and the forecast said no rain but clouds all day. well the forecast was wrong and we got rained on. but it was a soft rain and didn't bother us one bit. I love the rain, and as long as its not a cold winter rain I don't mind. Aiden and Ella really loved the seals, and i swear one of the seals seriously posed and showed off right in front of Ella as if he was performing for her. it was super cute. after they would see one exhibit they would both say another animal, another animal as we would go to the next.

oh and on our way back to the apartment we walked upon a street fair and oh my gosh I had the best corn on the cob ever. it was grilled and smothered with butter and salt, the best!

we're almost there

Aiden and Ella's "big kid" room has been a work in progress but I am really loving how it is all falling into place. I just bought this rug at target, oh wow I'm in love. I didn't know how it would look in their room or if it even would be right for a kids room. boy am I glad I got it because i think it really completes the room now.

it's been awhile

so it's been almost a month since I last blogged. April, lets see besides going by so fast was filled with sick toddlers, so so weather and an ER visit from a high fever. lets just say I was happy to see May. and speaking of May, we have been staying off and on in Manhattan this month and will be for until June. Keith has to be up here for work and well were taking full advantage of it and enjoying all that NYC has to offer.