Thursday, July 26, 2018

Apr 4-30 April in Ohio and Ceci's Bday Party

April 4-30, 2018

We ventured to Columbus College of Art and Design to see our friend, Katie's grad school final project.

This whole wall is hers! We don't quite get it, but we appreciate the creativity.

Elena likes this white corner, another student's project.

This painting is one of my favorites.

Turned out to be a fun family night.

Our little baker.

We are on a mission to attend all 6 spring Zoo preschool programs!

Zoo tram ride.

Riding bears.

One of those breezy, warm spring days. Enjoying my lunch walk at Kenyon.

Hello Spring.

Dress up with Lanfear cousins!

Happy Birthday Ceci!

Rosalie on the spot.

Make a wish!

Back at the Zoo!

Bring the farm to you at our little Worthington historic Orange Johnson House.

Fun old school games.

And face painting!

Opening day at Burn Bootcamp and the beginning of my journey to become stronger and healthier!

Our first pedis (at home).

Grandma Carol got a hot tub dip, finally!

My Seeds of Caring event. These kiddos made 150 sack lunches for a local homeless shelter.

April Market Sprouts project at our Farmer's Market.

Apr 26-28 New Orleans!

Apr 26-28, 2018

Beginning our long weekend in New Orleans. Hello mighty Mississippi.

Jackson Square.

One of my happy places.

Kayaking the bayou.


Curious roots that grow upward.

Hello there little gator.

Beautiful day on the bayou.


We went to see Kermit Ruffins at some sports bar in Treme where you make your own mixed drinks?

Jazz Fest!

Mardi Gras Indians!

Pay special attention to his drumstick in this Second Line.

We saw this chief last year at Tipitina's.

Zydeco.

Oysters on the half shell on our way to House of Blues to see an acoustic set by David Shaw of the Revivalists.

One of the opening acts at The Howlin' Wolf. This teen rocked it out.

Dumpstafunk plays Red Hot Chili Peppers.

A parade through the French Quarter.

No frills, delicious crawfish at Frankie and Johnny's.

Our last night of music, Galactic at Tipitina's. A HUGE thanks to my mom and dad for taking good care of Elena! Ryan and I truly enjoyed our weekend away.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Mar 1-31 A COLD March

Mar 1-31, 2018

Franklin Park Conservatory fun.

Mini snowman.

We found a cajun restaurant in Columbus.

Complete with beignets.

We think Elena liked them...or at least the powdered sugar!?!

Columbus Zoo fun.

A gator!

Elena's second haircut.

High five to Daddy, good luck at your soccer game!

A visit with Grandpa Ken. Note the amazing 72 girl old gal on the right still out of the soccer field!

Market Sprouts project with Everly.

First time at Chuck E Cheese, for a friend, Ian's birthday party.

Egg hunt practice.

More Zoo fun.

Worthington Egg Hunt.

Daddy Love.

Little activists, March for our Lives in Columbus.

We marched to the Ohio State House.


Quick trip to Detroit to wish cousin Mike a Happy 40th Birthday!


A rare night out for us girls!


Mall play place.