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March 2013

March seems like quite a long time ago that I needed to look at my pictures to remember what we did exactly.  This month was our first real month of settling into the preschool routine.  Button was done with his swim lessons, and the daily drive to and from Buddy's preschool was becoming a habit.  Really the only things that happened outside of our normal routine fell on the weekends when we got to do something fun with daddy.

But then there was the big accomplishment!  Both boys learned to ride their pedal bikes without training wheels after having used their no-pedal bikes.  It was amazing how quickly they picked it up once their confidence grew.  Now, they are out riding their bikes an hour a day in our front yard, and are always eager to get outside.  Here are some videos of their first day.





Other than our regular routine, we also of course frequented a few parks.

Hamlin

Hamlin Park

Hamlin Park


Paramount and Paramount Open Space

Paramount Park

Paramount Open Space

Paramount Open Space

Ravenna

Ravenna Park

Ravenna Park

Burned out tree at Ravenna Pak

Golden Gardens

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More of our pictures can be found on flickr.

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