Monday, March 30, 2015

Mar 1-20 Elena's Late Winter Adventures

March 1-20, 2015

Hope you aren't tired of Elena pics yet! Its hard to believe how much she has changed and grown already. She is smiley, interactive, loves hanging out in her play yard and bouncer chatting it up with me. Her new trick is blowing bubbles. She is starting to fill out and get a little chunky!

Our sweet girl.

 
The many faces of Elena.

 
Showing off her curls and kitty pjs and getting ready for St Pats!

Highbanks walk with Kevin, Lindsay and Everly.

Putting Elena in the moby wrap and walking=snooze button for her.

Check out my new bubble trick!

Snoozing on daddy.

I love waking up to this sweet face! Who needs an alarm clock?

Taking the Bob jogging stroller on its maiden voyage.

We fit 4 adults, 2 babies and 2 Bobs in the Pathfinder!

Gorgeous day for a walk at Glacier Ridge Metropark.

Success, if that includes a stop on a park bench to feed and clean up a diaper blow out!

Another visit from Grandma and Grandpa Cantzler on their way home from FL. They are thrilled to meet their newest granddaughter, Everly.

 

Elena just discovered her starfish on top of the play yard plays music and lights. She smiles, laughs and bops her head to the music.

After trying 3 different ways to get to free entry day at the Columbus Zoo, there was just too much traffic, so we gave up. I believe half of Columbus was also trying to go to the Zoo. Hayden Run Falls was a great quick alternative. I have never seen this much water flow. Yay, snowmelt! Bring on Spring!

Falls crew.

Elena watching basketball with daddy.

Everly took Elena's spot from 1 month ago :)

That's it, I'm calling Grandma!

One of the many pics we took during several photoshoots to ask Olivia this question :)

No special filters tonight, the sunset is just this stunning!

Getting some fresh air before we head to Dublin for a pint on St Patty's Day.

Family St Patty's Day pic at Dublin Village Tavern. Greg and Jarrad joined us for pints and a traditional Irish meal.

March 18. Today was her 8 week appointment with the pediatrician. She did great, despite getting 3 shots. She is 23.5 inches long (91%ile) and 10lbs13oz (43%ile).

All smiles before her mild reaction about 4 hours after the shots, but after a little Tylenol and a good night's rest, she was back to her usual self. I'm pretty sure it was harder on me, it was so hard to see her uncomfortable!

Elena showing off her sparkly bandaids :)

Feb 21-28 Welcome Everly Bay Cantzler

February 21-28, 2015

On February 21, Kevin and Lindsay welcomed their daughter, Everly Bay Cantzler. Elena is surrounded by little girl cousins! Yay!

Proud (and probably tired) new parents!

Everly, another little one with the cutest cheeks!

Aunt and Uncle!

A little daddy-daughter time.

For my birthday, I escaped for just a little bit to enjoy the sunshine on my cross country skis down along the Olentangy Trail.

I can hardly believe how big this girl is getting, already 4 weeks old!

The three of us celebrated my 36th birthday with happy hour at Old Bag of Nails!

Thanks Ryan for the delicious birthday dessert from La Chatelaine. Yum!

Elena and I enjoying another sunny winter walk through the neighborhood!

Ryan's buddy, Jarrad visited Elena (and shows her what jazz hands are).  

This little girl LOVES bath time! We turn on the heat lamps, listen to Jimmy Buffett. The worst part is when it is over.

Today we have worn each other out :)

Don't mind if I do!

Hello world, I'm 5 weeks old!

My girlfriend Dawn made the trip down to Columbus to visit Elena and I. It was so nice to have her! I enjoyed spending a whole day with my best friend of over 25 years.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Feb 15-Feb 20 Our First Road Trip to Michigan

February 15-20, 2015

Travis borrowed a large van from Nissan to come down to Columbus and kindly chauffeured Elena and I up to spend a few days in Michigan...and surprised Leah and Zac at Rosalie's baptism.

Elena and I. We are thrilled to make it and so happy to see family!

Rosalie getting baptized.

Rosalie's godparents are Sarah and Hal.

Uncle Travis with his newest niece.

Aunt Megan with Rosalie--I just love those cheeks!

Aunt Leah getting a little Elena time.

Lila and Ceci kept me company while nursing Elena.

Elena and Rosalie meet, these little cousins are only 4 months apart!

Aunt Cindy and Olivia meet Elena. Elena and Aunt Cindy share a birthday, January 20!

Sweet snuggles!

My girlfriend Melissa and her daughter Gabriella come to meet Elena.

The next day my girlfriend Angela and her son Domenic visit us.

Ash Wednesday...and its time to head back to Columbus. My parents kindly drove us back.

A little early birthday celebration for me back home!

Elena doing her favorite 'heart opener' stretch on daddy.

Cool moon and planets tonight in the western sky.

My beautiful Elena.

Maybe we should take the sign down soon...or maybe we will wait until the snow melts!