Welcome back Erin!!!

This past weekend, a good friend from high school/middle school moved back to Cleveland after living in Toledo for many years. We're so excited, especially since we both have kids, and Miles and her youngest Reese are only a day apart!! Today we went over to Erin's to see the new house, and let the kids play. Warning, there are tons of pics!!

Right away, Miles took a liking to Reese!

He just kept petting her, lol!

(He was probably jealous that she has more hair!)

Reese giving me her serious face...

and then she started posing!

Miles moved non-stop once we got outside!

As did Eli, hence no good pictures of him!

He LOVED the riding mower, lol!

Miles found Kerri and Erin very entertaining!

Our almost 1 year olds!!

This is all my pictures of Rylan were turning out...

Until she realized I could show her them afterwards!

Then she started hamming it up!

They were sweaty messes, but stopped for a second for a snack and a drink!

Here's Rylan again, covered in flowers that she picked and had in all of our hair, lol!

It was a great day, but we had to leave as tantrums were spreading like wild fire, at least from my boys, lol! Welcome back Erin and family, we surely missed you guys!!

Ahh, true love!

We had a great day with our friends, the Puchmeyer's today, and we decided to take the kids to the Bay Nature Center. They had a blast, and were all so well behaved. Lucy and Miles were exceptionally good...so good in fact, that I didn't even remember to take a picture of them! *GASP* Our two little love birds gave us a great photo to use someday when they get married! ;)

So sweet!!

Happy Birthday Bella!!

We went to the Puckmeyer's today to celebrate Bella's 3rd birthday! I'll forewarn you, there are a ton of pictures to document the occasion, lol!

The balloons were a hit...and Bella was excited even though this picture doesn't show it!

Miles hanging with his girlfriend Anna

He already has good taste! ;)
Eli made himself at home and ran around like crazy

Callista and Lucy

Miles on a mission...even crawled through the tunnel for that balloon!

Bella jumping on the trampoline

The little love birds...

Make a wish!

mmm...dinosaur cake!

Eli approved!

Opening presents...requires serious concentration!

Miles had more fun playing with toys, rather than watching Bella open presents...

and Eli decided to play on Bella's computer

at least he moved to the table and shared with Lucy!

Happy Birthday Bella!! We love you!! XOXO

A hint of spring...

We've been enjoying the beautiful weather the past few days, spending our time at parks, on walks, in the backyard, and taking advantage of the warm tempertures before they pass! Today we had a playdate with our favorite girls, Callista, Bella and Lucy. We took the kids for a nice walk and let them burn off some energy at a park near Callista's house. Excuse the lack of pictures of Eli and Bella...they were too busy for the paparazzi.

Miles already trying to make a move on Lucy! ;)

Chillin' on the slide
After we got home and the boys napped, we headed back outside for a nice long walk and some more time on the swing set.

Miles LOVED our little car swing!

He was just too cute!

Last one, I promise!

Happy 1st Birthday Lucy!!

On March 4th of last year, our great friends the Puchmeyer's welcomed little Lucia Rose to their family. Today we got to celebrate her 1st birthday! It's been fantastic watching Lucy grow, and we're all still in shock it's already been a year! Before the party, Eli was begging me to take a picture, saying "cheese," over and over again until I picked up the camera. This was the response I got:

Clearly this idea bored Miles
I swear he looks like a teenager with an attitude here!

I'm warning you...there are lots of pictures from here on out, and little Miss Bella seemed to evade my camera the whole evening, lol!

We get to the party, and Eli quickly makes himself at home!

Miles checking out Lucy's tutu

Eli took a break from playing to entertain Lucy

She loved it!

While we were singing "Happy Birthday," Miles was singing too!

Lucy spots her cupcake...
mmmm!!

Happy Birthday sweet Lucy! We love you, and look forward to sharing many more birthdays!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Yesterday we were fortunate enough to ship the boys off to Grammy's for a sleepover, while we went out on a much needed date! First, a few shots of the boys in one of their many pairs of Valentine's pjs!

Caramel rice cakes...great bribery tool!

And Miles thought he should have some more...
As you can see, Eli wasn't too thrilled about that!

The food was quickly inhaled, and our photo-op was over!

So while the boys were in great hands, Nader and I met up with some of our friends, and had a great dinner at Hyde Park. We finished the evening with a little night cap...or two! ;) We had a fantastic time, and are so thankful that Grammy and Papa Steve kept the boys overnight!! When all was said and done, we all had a fantastic Valentine's Day!!