The Last Day In April...Whew!

I blinked and now it's less than 6 hours away from the month of May. Bye bye April see you next year... or in a few more blinks.
This blog is going to be more photos and less kibitzing, I just don't have it in me this evening to share my thoughts on life ;) Plus, I plan on catching some of the Flyers' action this evening! Go Flyers!!!
I've already posted about Carver turning 1, but I have yet to mention that yours truly turned 30! It was a lovely low key affair and Kyle took me to Buddakan for dinner, per my request. It was divine and I totally recommend the scallops!

These photos were taken with my iphone. I really wanted to bring my big camera, but it didn't go with my dress ;P

We shared this incredible assortment of chocolate desserts....mmmmm.


The weather couldn't have been more perfect on my 30th birthday. Carver and I met up with friends, Mary and her adorable son Jack, at the Morris Arboretum. I purchased a family membership and hope to make it back as often as we can, the gardens and the trees are amazing, PLUS it's only 15 minutes away from home!

Carver and Jack checking out one of the fountains. Mary was right there to make sure neither one dove in.



I also got a ton of hilarious photos of Jack and Carver wrestling in the grass..


The cherry blossom trees were amazingly beautiful!

We sat and had our lunch under this tree.

I was waiting for bluebirds to land on Mary's arms!

I'd like to title this one 'Mary Magnolia'. ;)


Since birthing Carver, we have made so many new friends and still keep in touch through playgroups! Hooray for playgroups!!
It's been months since the end of 'Baby and Me Yoga' at Blue Banyan yoga studio. Carver and I met up with a few yoga 'alumni' on a gorgeous Friday afternoon. We've all pretty much known each other since our babes were 10 weeks old! Crazy! I think I speak for all of us when I say we miss yoga class and our incredible teacher, Tara. It's a little difficult to practice yoga when your toddler is crawling or walking all over and grabbing toys from the little babes, or grabbing your hair or your shirt or making you laugh throughout the class... sorry I'm rabbling. I grabbed some fun portraits and I can't wait to put them on my website (which should be up and running by the end of May).
Here we are at the Allen's Lane park.

Cara and Kieran.

Masimo and Gabi.

Melissa and CeCe.

Liz and Luke.

Anya and Lindsay.

Carverlicious.

Cappy.


In our other playgroup, which we've been a part of since Carver was 3 weeks old... has been throwing birthday parties for the babies almost every month since December! It's so much fun and the kiddos love it! This month Carver and Megan turned the big O.N.E.
Here's an attempt to get a group shot of everyone...

My attempt to photograph Carver while in my arms during the birthday song.

Cutie patootie Megan, hamming it up!!


My BFF turned 30 too! She's only a week younger than me;P Her husband, Brian threw a wonderful dinner in her honor and then surprised her with a huge party at their home after dinner! Unfortunately Kyle, Carver and myself missed the after party.
Here we are indulging in delicious cheesecake!

Carver shows off his walking skills with Auntie Lauren.


Oooh, ooh, ooh... I almost forgot to add some 'observations' Carver and I took note of early in April when all the beautiful magnolia trees were in bloom. The magnolia has got to be my favorite blossoming tree and we're fortunate to have many in our 3 block radius!





I loved all the color on this stone wall.

Carver points out another tree!


I took note of Carver's eyelashes..

Aye Poppy!!


And last but certainly NOT least! I've hired my fabulous, superb, magnificant hard working nephew, Dominick, to help with our gardening. However, so far it's been a whole lot of busy not-so-fun yard work.
Here is the handsome lad mowing our overgrown grass... Thanks Dom!!