New Ride

After much deliberation and mind-changing, we decided to help the economy by spending some money! Today we bought a car - a 2001 Volvo V70 wagon. We got an EXCELLENT deal, assuming it is in the great shape that it appears to be. We really think this will be a great long-term car for us. We hope to drive it for many more miles.

In case you wondered how smooth the ride is...

New Dresses

Hello, all! September started quickly and has flown by! Since Georgia started preschool, we've manage to keep ourselves busy. A friend lead me to a simple dress pattern online and have so far made these 2 dresses for G. She loves them, which is always a good feeling.

First Day of School!! Finally!

After an overall good summer, we all happily celebrated the first day of school yesterday. After I picked G from school, we met Tante for ice cream. A great day.

Fast Friends

Today we drove up to Columbus to spend a few hours with Grandad and Nana. Unfortunately, Nana wasn't feeling well :-( and we didn't get to see her. We ran into this adorable boxer puppy (4 months old!) named Maxwell. He and G became fast friends.





Not so surprisingly, this is what G is up to right now!

G's Photostream

Georgia took some photos today. Take a look. Just click on this image to get started.

Playing in the Rain

Young's Dairy with Grandma, Grandpa & Tante

We met Grandma, Grandpa & Tante earlier this week. After a picnic lunch, we fed the goats and played on the playground. Then we enjoyed some homemade ice cream. Georgia had her favorite, "blue" (cotton candy) but managed to finish Tante's dish of raspberry ice cream, as well.

COSI with Grandad

We spent some time at COSI this weekend. Although you cannot tell from these photos, Grandad met us there (Supernana had to work.) and we all had a great time.

Orchardly Park

The new neighborhood spray park opened a few weeks ago. Georgia loves it!

Destination: Chicago!!

We spent the holiday weekend with our friends who've recently moved to a town outside of Chicago. After exploring their new neighborhood for a couple of days, we took the train into the city on Saturday and spent some time in Millenium and Grant Parks, as well as touring the famed Magnificent Mile via trolley.

"The Bean" (Millenium Park)

Georgia & Daddy do the Hokey Pokey

Sailboats in the harbor on Lake Michigan


Before heading home on Sunday, the three of us went to the Lincoln Park Zoo and spent a little time at one of the many gorgeous beaches in Chicago. We enjoyed the zoo and Georgia relished her time in the water, even though it was VERY cold!! We'd love to go back and spend a weekend in the city. We will definitely spent more time at the beach during another warm-weather visit.

Happy Fathers Day!!

Zoo on Saturday

Saturday, we spent the day at the zoo with Granddad and Nana. We also met Uncle Matt for ice cream before we left. We had a great time. Georgia rode a pony, which was surprising and exciting. We also learned a lot about the flamingo. There is a photo of a little white one born last week.

Summer Fun

Summer is upon us and, fortunately, our community is in the process of constructing a sprayground just around the corner from us. Until then, we can go to one the is just a short drive down the road. Her is G enjoying herself one day last week.