Preston's Hope...a new favorite!

We decided to venture out to Beachwood to check out a playground we came across. It's huge, and there is so much to do there! Unfortunately Eli wasn't feeling so hot, so he didn't get to enjoy it as much as he normally would have, but we'll be going back for sure!! You can see more about it here: http://www.prestonshope.com/

Eli checking out the train

Driving through the city
At the dinosaur dig

A shot of the town

Finally, a smile!

Eli loves the swings!

And of course, Miles was along for the ride!

We're glad we got a chance to take advantage of a warm day in November. So abnormal for Cleveland, but we'll take it! Hopefully next time Eli will be feeling better, and we'll all enjoy it more! And a bonus, it's right by Corky and Lenny's...so it makes it even more worth the trip!

Birthday party fun!

Today we went to the park to celebrate our friend Parker's 5th birthday! It ended up being a perfect day, and Eli has a blast running around, looking at all the Star Wars themed items, and of course eating cake!

Weeeeeee!

Mr. Serious

The birthday boy...trying to lick R2D2's head!

Happy Birthday Parker!!

Miles, Daddy, and Darth Vader

Mommy, Eli and Darth

A play date, a playground and more!

It's been a busy weekend, but I'm still sad to see it end! Friday we had lots of fun on our weekly play date with Bella and Lucy. Lucy is hardly ever in the pictures though because she likes to power nap during out visits! The kiddos played hard for a bit, and got a treat of some chocolate pudding after lunch!

Eli isn't too messy...but that's because I didn't let him have free reign. I wouldn't want Callista's kitchen covered in it! Notice the lovely bib he's sporting. He's very secure in his masculinity!

Miss Bella went to town! As you can see, they both did enjoy their little treat!

Both children looking at/near the camera at the same time. Of course they both aren't smiling, one is close the other is far, and Bella is in a lot of shadow, but we'll take what we can get!

Having a great time pressing buttons!

They look so innocent don't they?

Saturday we did a ton of cleaning on baby no name's room, then decided to go to the park and let Eli burn off some steam. He had a blast!

And he's off!

Riding on the hippo!

Weeee, down the slide!

He was laughing hysterically while swinging with Daddy!

And he loved swinging by himself too!

And he runs away when we tell him it's time to go!

Today was our nephew, Hayden Joseph's baptism. It was great fun for Eli, because there were kids galore to play with after church.

Eli being very well behaved in church

And a cheesy grin for mama!

After the service, Eli thought it would be a great idea to try and tip over a table!

And the man of the hour, little (BIG) Hayden! We love our little chunker nephew!

And Finally, our attempt at a family pic. The lighting stinks, Eli's scowling, but you get the idea!