End of Summer

This week I went back to school.  To celebrate our last days of summer, we spent some time at the local park.  Phineas tried out the playground.  The weather was very fall-like and absolutely beautiful.  Who knew that the summer would fly by so quickly!

 

Family, Family, and More Family! Part 3: Cleveland (Part 2)

After our adventures on the East Coast, we returned back to Cleveland for another visit with family there.  Phineas had so much fun going to an amusement park, spending lots of time with cousins, riding in a jeep, etc.  We had such a great time visiting family on all sides.  We will miss them so much as we settle back into our routine in Chicago. 

This was the first day of attempting to get a picture of the three cousins.  Phineas really wanted to look at Collin. 

Everybody on the carousel at Memphis Kiddie Park.

Phin's first ride on a carousel.

Exhausted after such a big day!

So excited by the balloon that Grammy got for him.

However, I think in this picture he wasn't sure if he should be excited or not.

Having a great time with Aunt Patty

Smiling for Aunt Corrie

Do you like my mustache?

Finally we got a great one of the three boys!

Cousin Ryan took Phineas for his first ride in Grammy's jeep.

He really wanted to help drive.  (There was a seat belt for those of you who were not there.)

Phin's face when Ryan stepped on the gas or as he and Collin put it, "got on the highway".

Collin joining the ride!

I'm so sad that this picture didn't focus on the boys, but they are still super cute and it is a cute picture of everyone in the background laughing as well.

Family, Family, and More Family! Part 2: Connecticut

After spending some time in Cleveland, we headed east to Connecticut.  The cold weather followed us making it unideal swimming weather, but we had a great time anyway.

Phineas read lots of books with Nana.

Getting ready for bed on the porch.

Nana has so many books!

Nana and Phin going through the books.  Cyril came to help too.

The books and table proved to be very tasty.

Getting ready for his first sailboat ride with Grandpa.

Phin enjoyed his sailboat ride and got sleepy with Nana.

Phin's first time in the ocean.  Brrr!  It was chilly!

My homemade strawberry chocolate chip ice cream and angel food cake. Yum!

Uncle Lee and baby Phin.

Aren't I cute?

Helping Grandpa with the mail.

Grandpa, Nana, and Phineas

 

Family, Family, and more Family! Part 1: Cleveland

We've been spending a lot of time visiting family recently and have so many pictures to share!  Here are some of our adventures during our first trip to Cleveland.

Phineas and Grammy

Daddy and Phineas

Lake Erie - beautiful, but not quite what as 'hot and summery' as we would have hoped.

Phineas really like this balloon.  I think it was his first experience with a helium balloon.

Phin spending time with cousin Jenny.

Aunt Judy, Jenny, and Phin

Family photo shoot in front of Lake Erie