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Philly Bucket List: New York...with kiddos:)

Selah, Kezzie, Judah and Bud on the ferry ride over.

It was a beautiful day for the city.

I don't think they cared so much about the Statue of Liberty in the background, but the boat ride was certainly a highlight...

...dimmed slightly by the ever-engaging bus ride. I think Kez is going to be a "bus person." She could have ridden around the city the whole day on that bus. There were SO many things to see.

Can't go to NYC without a stop at FAO!

Kez would LOVE to have one of these in her living room.

She is really going to miss her buddy Judah.

Central Park

A very sleepy ride home.

A highlight of Kezzie's week: Singing with Mr. Burkett.

Saying goodbye to Nanny and Pop-Pop. I don't think she would be smiling so big if she knew she was leaving Nanny and all her little treats. We helped out Mr. and Mrs. P. almost the whole time we lived in Glenside. We are really going to miss them, but we left them in the very capable hands of our friends Jane and Erik.

Bud's personal Philly Bucket List: Van Til's grave (most of his bucket list was graves). This was just down the road from where we lived and we finally visited on our last Sunday.

You gotta try it at least once.

I had never been to Delaware. So of course it was on the Philly Bucket list. However, Bud didn't really feel the need to visit a state just for the sake of visiting it. So on the way home from Longwood Gardens we took a two-mile detour south (oh wait, that was after we took the wrong turn for 20 minutes) to enter the wonderful state of Delaware. I opened the door at the stop light and put my foot on the ground, so I have officially stepped in the state of Delaware...with my right foot that is.

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Okay, okay, so I am a little behind in the blogging. Four and a half months really fly by when you are having fun. These are the last few months in Philly and then our move to Grand Rapids. Since our move to GR we have lived with my parents for a few months, Bud went to Canada to work a few weeks, Kezzie and I joined him later to celebrate the wedding of Nate and Jess, we came back to GR, went on vacation with my family, moved into the new house, Bud got a full-time job, and, funny enough, today is the due date of baby number two. His appearance today seems very unlikely:)

So here are some pictures:

Philly Bucket List Item #1: Longwood Gardens

The gardens were in full bloom!

Kezzie really enjoyed the kid gardens.

And of course it wouldn't be a trip to the gardens without her buddy Geneva. She still talks about the gardens with Geneva.

This was a piano made out of wood from Walden Pond. The side listed the different types of wood used. It was a pretty awesome piano; I can only imagine what Steinway & Sons would sell that baby for!

Kezzie was into the spirit of the royal wedding and came out of her room one day as a "princess." She now has a direct correlation of bride and princess:)

One of our last little playdates. Kezzie really misses AnnaKate:(

Easter Sunday.

Kezzie's first Easter Egg Hunt. Bud and I knew she would be a novice at this, so we tried to practice at home before going (hey, Havah and Amelie are experienced Easter Egg Hunters...we didn't want her blown out of the water). But alas, the spirit of competition has not yet been awakened in her. She thought one egg was just great. I'm pretty sure we are supposed to cherish this time of her life;) Then she discovered that there was chocolate inside the eggs and the fun entered a whole new level. It took her a few days to realize that the Easter eggs do not actually continue producing chocolate and once it's gone, it's gone. That was a rather sad moment for her.

Trying to catch up...

Another successful dance session. This was the discussion before the recital:

Me: Kez, are you excited for your dance recital?

Kez: Yeah, my parents are coming.

Me: Oh yeah? And what are they going to do?

Kez: They are going to take pictures of me.

Me: Oh. And who are your parents?

Pause.

Kez: I don't know.

This is the best shot we can get when the recital is over!
She does look like she is listening pretty well here!

Ready for "school"

We took a little trip to the zoo as soon as the temperature hit 60!

Playgroup was at our house the other week. Kez was so excited that all her friends were coming over!

Hanging out with her buddies Marlowe and Ellis.

Another fun weekend at the Roger homestead. Kezzie always loves the excitement.

Tea for three!

Never underestimate the persuasive power of the olive. Kezzie will do nearly anything if you promise her some olives. I can hardly take the smell of the things, but she can eat an entire jar!

This is how she prepares to go "running"

The snow was not very good for packing, but Kezzie didn't seem to mind that her first snowman didn't really abide by the traditional shape!

Someone has learned to enjoy the snow!

Please Touch Museum

The Please Touch Museum is always a big hit with Kezzie. Friday we went with some friends and had some solid playtime. I'm not sure if McDonald's would make any money on that burger, but the kids sure had fun serving the customers. Kezzie selling some bread to Anna Kate.

The mini grocery store section is ALWAYS a hit. Anna Kate is an experienced shopper.

Marlowe checking out.

Meredith and Anna Kate working as a team.

Kezzie working on her balance.

Finally some more wedding pics:)