Chicago

All bundled up in Chicago!
Watching the sea otters at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Playing at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Playing at the Chicago Children's Museum

Sophie in her work hat.

Digging for fossils.

Having so much fun exploring!

Sliding down the musical slide.

Playing in the water...the rain coat was a little big but still worked!

Elaina watching Dora & Diego in 4D with Brody & Ashley.

Sophie & the Beluga Whale!

Having so much fun at the Chicago Aquarium!

In October, my parents & I took the girls to Chicago to visit Uncle Brody & Aunt Ashley. Elaina was 3 months old and did great on the plane, as did Sophie! I'm so glad I had my parents with me to get through security, carry all my crap & help with the girls. While in Chicago we ate at Mike Ditka's (and sat next to Mike himself), visited Lincoln Park Zoo, played at the Children's Museum, went to the Aquarium & Navy Pier, etc. We had a great time visiting Brody & Ashley and can't wait to go back!!

Fall & Halloween

Sophie & dad at the pumpkin patch.

Picking out her pumpkin.

Sophie & dad looking for a pumpkin for Elaina.

Having fun with dad! In the airport on Halloween coming home from Chicago.

Trick or Treating in the neighborhood.

Elaina: our butterfly.

Our 1st stop...YiaYia & Papa's.

Sophia: our pink poodle.

Sophie had a great time at the pumpkin patch this year and was very deliberate in her pumpkin selection...she wanted to make sure she got a good one. She did pick out some pretty perfect pumpkins! She also had a blast trick or treating this year! She loved the fact people kept giving her candy! And I know this will be a surprise to most of you...she has a sweet tooth ( I wonder where she gets that from).

Random pics

Giving Elaina a hug...
and a kiss!

Elaina 2 months old

Sophie hanging out in Elaina's bouncy seat.

Tummy time

Elaina trying out the jumper for the 1st time.

Hanging out with her little sister.

Giving her another kiss!

Elaina in her 1st swimming suit!

Sophia Playing

Sophie's 1st day of preschool
Sophie going on a bike ride with dad.

Sophie jumping on dad's new trampoline.

Playing in the backyard.

Sophie playing on her new play set.

Sophie had a very busy summer! She got a little sister, got a big play set for her backyard, dad got a big trampoline for father's day (which she loves jumping on), she got to go on a lot of bike rides with dad, turned 2 August 1st and she started preschool in August.

July & Aug

At home before leaving to have Elaina!!

Leaving the hospital to go home!

At home with her little sister

Sophie loving on Elaina!

Hanging out in Sophie's big girl bed.

After Sophie's 2nd birthday party!

1st ride in the new jogging stroller.