Posing with the frog in one of the fountains
This sea lion stayed close for a long time
Another close encounter
Honing those microscope skills
Taking a ride on the tapir
Always a favoriteSunday, May 31, 2009
Fort Wayne Zoo
When we visit Carl's Grandma in the spring/summer, we try to hit the fabulous Fort Wayne Zoo. Weather reports called for rain that day, but luckily it was sunny and warm. Lily loved splashing in the fountains, as always.
Posing with the frog in one of the fountains
This sea lion stayed close for a long time
Another close encounter
Honing those microscope skills
Taking a ride on the tapir
Always a favorite
Posing with the frog in one of the fountains This sea lion stayed close for a long timeAnother close encounter Honing those microscope skills Taking a ride on the tapirAlways a favoriteGreat Grandma's House
Making cookies with Aunt Ingrid
Fishing with Grandpa
Got it, Grandpa!
Catch of the day
Exploring the garden with Grandpa
Toad-ily cool
Taking a walk around the pond with Aunt Ingrid & Grandpa
Lily with daddy, Great Grandma, Grandpa & Aunt IngridLakehouse pictures
Lily had her ideal day on Sunday, playing with Mary & Katie in the morning and then seeing Lucy & Lainey in the evening. After we left Carbondale, we drove straight to Carl's Uncle Randy & Aunt Pam's lakehouse. Lily had a great time running around the house and backyard with Lucy & Lainey. We were glad we got the chance to see them before they headed home the following morning.
The girls with Livy (the 4 L's!)
Enjoying some smores. Lainey preferred to skip the graham and go straight in for the ooey-gooey stuff!
Meeting at the sprinkler
Good-bye hugs for Lucy
Enjoying a ride around the lake the following day
Taking in the view with her very hip Great Grandma Deetz
The girls with Livy (the 4 L's!)
Enjoying some smores. Lainey preferred to skip the graham and go straight in for the ooey-gooey stuff!
Meeting at the sprinkler
Good-bye hugs for Lucy
Enjoying a ride around the lake the following day
Taking in the view with her very hip Great Grandma DeetzWedding
The first stop on our trip was to Carbondale, IL for my cousin Jenny's wedding. We had a great time seeing our extended family, and Lily had a ball swimming with her cousins Mary & Katie at the hotel pool.
View from the wedding site
The happy couple
The "junior flowergirl" - so cute!
Lily has taken an increased interest in weddings and asks lots of questions about when and where Carl & I got married, why she wasn't there, etc. She decides on occasion that she is going to marry either me or Carl. :)
Mom with her sisters
Me with my sisters
Daddy-daughter dance at the reception
View from the wedding site
The happy couple
The "junior flowergirl" - so cute!
Lily has taken an increased interest in weddings and asks lots of questions about when and where Carl & I got married, why she wasn't there, etc. She decides on occasion that she is going to marry either me or Carl. :)
Mom with her sisters
Me with my sisters
Daddy-daughter dance at the receptionSaturday, May 30, 2009
Magic House
The day before we left for our family vacation, we met friends (and friends of friends) at the children's museum. The Magic House has definitely become like the St. Louis Zoo in that you just can't possibly do everything they have to offer in one day. Although we have been here many times now, we always seem to find areas that we have not explored before.
Making sweet music (and bubbles)
Another fun exhibit in the musical instrument area. Each seat features sounds from different sections of the band.
One major area that we had neglected to visit before was the outdoor area (probably because it was colder when we have visited previously). But we won't miss it again! Lily had the best time. Here, she is running through the maze of healthy choices with her new friends. The maze has signs throughout that give children different choices. If they choose the healthy option, they proceed through the maze; unhealthy choices lead to dead ends. Since this would require reading, it is geared toward an older age group, but Lily loved running through it anyway!
Running through the moat surrounding the camping area
Taking a little duckie for a ride in the boat
Enjoying the cool water in the fountain on a hot day
Taking her main man, Jack, for a ride in the kiddie-sized boat
Making sweet music (and bubbles)
Another fun exhibit in the musical instrument area. Each seat features sounds from different sections of the band.
One major area that we had neglected to visit before was the outdoor area (probably because it was colder when we have visited previously). But we won't miss it again! Lily had the best time. Here, she is running through the maze of healthy choices with her new friends. The maze has signs throughout that give children different choices. If they choose the healthy option, they proceed through the maze; unhealthy choices lead to dead ends. Since this would require reading, it is geared toward an older age group, but Lily loved running through it anyway!
Running through the moat surrounding the camping area
Taking a little duckie for a ride in the boat
Enjoying the cool water in the fountain on a hot day
Taking her main man, Jack, for a ride in the kiddie-sized boat
Some authors like to air their dirty laundry; some readers like to sit in their dirty laundry.Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Angela's graduation
On Friday, my little sister became Dr. Angela after receiving her doctorate in physical therapy. We are so, so proud of her!! Congratulations, Angela!!!
Here she comes!
Getting hooded
A few party pics...
Abby and Courtney
Aunt Alice and Angela
One of Aunt Alice's famous pies
Dad with some of his siblings: Dee, Alice and Ray
Zach with Grandpa
The Pellerito party girls at it again
Here she comes!
Getting hoodedA few party pics...
Abby and Courtney
Aunt Alice and Angela
One of Aunt Alice's famous pies
Dad with some of his siblings: Dee, Alice and Ray
Zach with Grandpa
The Pellerito party girls at it again
