HalloZooween

Mary and Patrick donned their first Halloween outfits at the Cincinnati Zoo. We had a great time with Nana and Papa while trick or treating around the zoo.

Minges Pumpkin Festival

Mike had the day off so we headed to the Pumpkin Festival. It was a beautiful day. Mary and Mike participated in a 3-legged race, a wheelbarrow race and a combination 3-legged and blind wheelbarrow race. Mary had a blast with her Daddy while Patrick and I watched from the sidelines.

Feeding Time

Mary enjoys helping us out. She fed Patrick his rice cereal last week. She did a great job.


Mary had her first cream horn, provided by Papa. I didn't know they even existed. She seemed to think it was an ice cream cone and just ate the cream for awhile. What a nut!

Dressing Up

Mary likes putting on clip-on earrings that Peyton, her cousin, gave me and wearing her head-band. Doesn't she look older than 2 1/2?


Patrick is sporting Mary's tights. Mary was a little scared of wearing her tights so Mike thought it would be a good idea to put them on his head. Then it was Patrick's turn. Our little bunny look alike didn't seem to be phased.

Visitors

The White's from Wisconsin came down for a quick visit and we had a fabulous time. We always love when Yo-Yo and Rice come to Cincy.

Our little girl

Mary got her face painted at Ridge Day, a neighborhood festival.


Mary is 2 1/2 years old and Miss Independent. She loves playing in room by herself where she reads to her stuffed animals or pretend friends. Right now she is reading to "Tina" but she loves to play with her cousin Elizabeth and aunt Janet during pretend time as well. Mary is a joy to be around. She is so funny, observant and kind.


Mary is taking swim lessons. She is a little fish. She loves her time in the big pool.

Here is Mary getting her face painted. She was so patient.

Look at those crossed legs-too funny. She just needs a cup of coffee and her circle of friends.

Stinky Feet

I know what you are thinking, it has been too long since I have updated the blog. Life with two has been a bit challenging but now I am back on the saddle. My sister Katie said she felt like she didn't know Patrick as well since I was not updating the blog and that made me very sad. So here are a few posts to get you acquainted with our dear little man. Patrick is now 4 1/2 months old and he is a whopping 17 pounds. He is a happy baby most of the day. Nap times are our latest struggle, but everything can't be perfect, right.



Patrick is eating cereal and avocado now and loving every bite.

Patrick loves his sister and loves to laugh. As you will see in the video, he loves hearing that his feet are stinky.