Fab Fourth

From Fourth of July

We headed back to Ohio for the Fourth of July this year. James turned on the charm for the whole family and got lots of snuggles in return from everyone, especially Granpa and Nonni.

From Fourth of July

It was a fun-filled weekend, starting with a much-appreciated birthday celebration for me and Jack. (The cake was so big we had to keep celebrating the whole weekend). We also made a trip to COSI, an interactive science center that I remember visiting as a kid. The big boys had a great time exploring water, wind, electricity, and gravity.

From Fourth of July

The boys also had a blast at a nearby - and really nice - indoor pool with waterslides, a waterfall, and a lazy river. We finished the weekend with a visit from Nana, looking smashing as always with her four great-grandsons here.

From Fourth of July

Fourth of July

The Big Four - OH!

From Birthday and Block Party

Jack is four. One of the big boys now. It's been pretty amazing to watch him grow these last four years. This year has already been a big year for him. He's talking more, and showing us more of his funny little personality. He's braver and bolder than ever, jumping headlong into pools and barreling down giant slides. And, he finally learned (or decided more like it) to ride his trike.

Jack has so many adventures ahead of him this year and the years to come. And, while we'll always be right there to cheer our big boy on, he'll also always be our baby.

From Birthday and Block Party

Enjoy these pictures of Jack's birthday party and our annual block party.

Birthday and Block Party