July 1-15 Ohio fun

July 1-15, 2015

The first part of July was filled with lots of work for us, a trip to Chicago for Ryan and prep for our nearly month long stay in Wisconsin.

Elena loves her stacking rings.

And bathtime.

And carrots (sort of). I think she has more on her face than she consumed!

Oh I can hardly take the sweetness.

Happy 4th. Elena and I walked down to the Worthington Family Picnic.

Sporting her fancy pants dress (thanks Lesley). 

Chilling before our swim at the community pool.

Warming up in the sun after our swim.

She also loves her sock monkey Jack in the Box (thanks Lucy)!

Hanging out with daddy. 

Beautiful visitor to our coneflowers. 

Another summer bloom.

 Another visitor to our yard, although not so welcome now that they have discovered our green beans and pepper plants taste really good...

 Another rainy walk around the neighborhood.

Her 6 month appointment day. 

She did well with her shots! 

"Reading" books with mommy (thanks Lara for Pat the Zoo)!

June 1-30 Rainy and Sunny Days

June 1-30, 2015

June this year was what I called 'monsoon season' in Ohio. Elena and I took walks in the rain, strolls in the rain and played in the rain puddles. On occasion the sun did come out :)

 Ryan put up a swing in our front yard.


Its a huge hit with Elena. She's a bit small for it, but enjoys nonetheless as you can see!


Oh this face!


All smiles and liking her tummy time more these days.


Her first race. The Gary Smith Classic in Worthington right through our neighborhood.


Visiting the Aunt Leah and Uncle Zac in Troy.


Rosalie and Elena, cousins only 3 mos apart.


A visit from Olivia, Elena's godmother to-be.


"Train" in the front yard. Ceci directed us to our seats and we all had "tickets."


Aunt Leah knows how to make Elena smile!


Cecil making some bubbles.


My girlfriends came over to Leah's for a lovely brunch. Thanks Leah for hosting!

Happy Graduation party day Olivia!


All smiles at Elena's Grandma Parak's house.


Hanging out with Aunt Cindy and cousin Austin.

One of our rainy day walks back in Columbus.

Hey the sun came out for Father's Day!

A little daddy love.

 Elena's first Jimmy Buffett concert in Cincy (out of utero).

Protect those little ears!


Entertaining the crowd.

A little Michigan love (onsie from my cousin Pam).