Little Painter

Eliana could paint all day, although each time she paints it gets messier and messier.

It won't be long....

Drew wants to go!

Playing Around

It's so neat to see Eliana and Drew interacting now that Drew is more mobile.

MD Appt

Eliana loves to dress up in her fairy costume from her grandma.

Drew had his 6 month appt today. He now weighs 16lbs 12oz., that's only 1lb 2oz more than he was at 4 months. He's a happy, healthy little boy.

6 Months

It's hard to believe our little man is 6 months old already.

Heading Home

After a wonderful week of vacationing in Chicago, it's finally time to head home. We are so thankful for the time we've been able to share together as a family.

American Girl Place

We took Eliana to the American Girl Place. This was almost as exciting for me as it was for her as I remember playing with my dolls Samantha and Felicity as a child. Now, Eliana gets to play with them. We got her very own "bitty baby". She LOVES her doll. Since we've been in Chicago, Eliana has been getting out of bed about 10 times and coming into the living room by us before falling asleep. Tonight she got out of bed and the threat was that if she didn't stay in bed, she wasn't allowed to sleep with her baby. Guess what, she never came back out :)

Millenium Park and Portillo Restaurant

Yet again we took Eliana to Millenium Park and I'm sure we'll go back again tomorrow. This time I walked around in the water with her.

Eliana enjoyed eating outside at dinner tonight, especially watching the birds walking around the tables.

Poor Drew was wore out and ended up sleeping through dinner.

Museum of Science and Industry

"Climbing to success"

Her favorite part of the museum.

Once again Drew did well while we were out and about.

That would be Eliana sitting and watching how plumbing in your home works. Future Plumber?

This one's for Justin.

The pendulum is the one thing Ben remembered from his visit to the museum as a high school student.

Wonderful Dad

Eliana has a dad that does everything for her, even her hair.

Shedd Aquarium

This morning we stayed inside and swam with the kids because of the rain. For the afternoon though we were able to get out and enjoy the Shedd Aquarium. O.K., maybe I shouldn't have said enjoy. We only spent one hour there (paid $50 buy the way) because Eliana was not cooperating. Drew did well though :)

Navy Pier

Eliana and I rode the Navy Pier ferris wheel. Ben took her to ride the carousel, but I didn't get any pics unfortunately because I had to feed Drew.We got to the top and Eliana said, "mommy I'm done"

Our little Drew was such a good boy, quite the little personality coming out.

The funhouse mirrors. Eliana has a conehead