One of the best dates ever!

Paul and I headed into New York City to visit the Manhattan Temple.  We stopped in the sandwich/salad shop next door for dinner and then attended a session.  It was a wonderful experience.  What a peaceful place right in the middle of the city that doesn't sleep!  You can't hear any of the honking or traffic noises inside despite the cacaphony once you walk out the doors. 

On a whim, we walked across the street to Lincoln Center on Broadway to see if they had tickets to South Pacific.  They did and we went!  It was very well done, one of the best shows I've seen on Broadway. This is Paul's expression after I told him his eyes were closed the first time.  Don't you like how strange our faces look when we take our own pictures.  Oh well!   

Caitlin and Courtney Graduate from St. Andrew's Nursery School

Caitlin and Courtney reciting their verse:  "Leaves are falling to the ground.  Yellow, orange, red and brown."

It was a bittersweet day for us--the end of an era--as Caitlin and Courtney graduated from nursery school.  All four of our children matriculated there.  We love the school, the teachers, the crafts, programs and the curriculum.  Rachel and Spencer were well prepared for kindergarten both socially and academically, thanks to St. Andrew's and I'm sure the twins are ready as well.  On the last day of school, I shed a few nostalgic tears when I realized that I will no longer have any preschoolers.  It's hard to believe how quickly five years have flown by since I held my little baby girls in my arms. 

The program was sweet, as always, with a recap of what the children learned throughout the year, accompanied by adorable songs and the kids' recitation of little verses. Afterwards, we enjoyed bountiful refreshments and the kids ran around on the playground for the very last time.   

Courtney snuggles with her Daddy

Caitlin wanted in on the cuddling

Rachel visits her old preschool for the final time and celebrates her sisters' graduation

Caitlin rocks the horse on the playground

Courtney is slip sliding away!

Beautiful girls!