Apr 10-17 Florida!

April 10-17, 2015


We decided Elena's first plane ride should be to somewhere warm and sunny. Florida it is, a non-stop flight and within the States. Ryan is taking a sailing course while we are there. Our buddy, Rajeev is also joining us.

At the airport in Columbus, getting ready for take off.

Getting used to the heat and humidity on a morning stroll.

Sunset at our little beach.

Beach walk.

Happy girl getting ready for a dip in the pool.

Playing in our room.

Yum! an evening out with Ryan and Raj for dinner after sailing class.

Uncle Raj.

Swimming in the pool with daddy.

Family beach day.

Watching the waves come in.

Local birds.

 Lovely week enjoying the warmth and sun.

Mar 21-Apr 9 Bring on Spring!

March 21- April 9, 2015

Our first solo road trip was to nurses' afternoon at Jim and Kim's in Flat Rock, MI. My nursing buddies group has changed from late night shenanigans to after nap time and before bedtime gatherings. Oh how times have changed. Here are our 15 kids! And there are twins on the way...

Nothing like a good stretch!

Snoozing on my chest. Being 9 weeks is very tiring!

Seriously is winter over yet? My pansies are not pleased...

A lot of 46's.

My mom and dad made another trip to visit Elena (and Ryan and I). She is all smiles after her nap greeting Grandma and Grandpa Parak.

Another quick trip to Hayden Run Falls. The flow is not quite as impressive as our last visit, but still pretty cool this is in the middle of Columbus.

Hoping to spark Elena's love of nature, like her mommy and daddy!

One of many books we like to read.

More play yard fun. Elena is officially too big, especially too long for her newborn clothes these days. She is now sporting 0-3 mos or 3 mos clothes.

It feels like spring one day, then back to winter the next. We are getting psyched for our upcoming Florida trip :)


We are out on a nice Easter walk and trying out our ergo baby carrier.

Sean and Nicole and their family came down to Columbus over their kids' spring break to visit the new babies. Mady is giving her little sis Carmen a little mini golf lesson.

Family mini golf challenge. Elena decided to nap during golf and wake up as I finished the 18th hole. How kind of her!

Lindsay and sweet Everly.


Cousin-palooza. One day these girls who are 1 month apart will acknowledge each other ;)


Mady and Carmen getting to know Elena.

Signs that spring is in the air.

My lenten roses are in full bloom.

Bright green grass and tulips making their way through the ground. Lots of April showers going on here!

Daffodil in bloom.

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 :)