Beach Pictures 2008-Sneak Preview!

I just loaded these on the computer, and couldn't wait to share just a few....

Cincinnati Trip 2008: Great Grandparents

This is the final installment of the Cincinnati pictures! While we were there, Ella and Cooper had the chance to visit with both my Dad's parents, and my Mom's Mom. I am so grateful that my children have these opportunities to meet their Great Grandparents!

Cincinnati Trip 2008: Cincinnati Zoo

Ok, resuming the Cincinnati pictures! We had a GREAT trip to the zoo while we were there. I love this zoo, and it really took me back while I was there, remembering all the times we went there when I was little. I would catch a glimpse of something, even just a railing, and think "Oh, I remember that!" :) The only bummer was the fact that the train that runs through the park was shut down for maintenance. What a bummer! But we had an awesome time-and Ella asked the entire time we were there "Can I get my facec painted?" And so we did.... :)









The after-math of the zoo, part 1...

...and part 2!

Cincinnati Trip 2008: Tea Party

After the Butterfly Gardens, since it was a rainy day, we decided to have a tea party! Complete with real china, tea, milk for the non-tea drinkers, and some goodies. A fun time was had by all-until the burping and goofing around started....haha!

Cincinnati Trip 2008: Butterfly Gardens

Me and the kids, my Mom and my sister Kelly just got back yesterday from a fantastically FUN trip to Cincinnati! We stayed with my Uncle Gerry and Aunt Jenny, and we had a BLAST!! We always have such a great time when we go visit them. Thanks for having us Uncle G and Aunt J!!! :) You guys are the best!

Over the next couple of days I will post pics from all the fun things we did there.

Here are some pictures from the Butterfly Gardens at the Krohn Conservatory. We went with my cousin Jess and her two girls, Lily and Olivia. It was such a cool exibit! It is basically a green house filled with all sorts of plants, flowers, a waterfall and there are butterflies flying everywhere! When you walk in, they put some sugar water on your hand so that you can have butterflies land on you. Ella was in heaven, and loved every minute of it!

36 Weeks...and Back from the beach!

Today I had my 36 week check up and group B strep test. Everything is looking good, and measuring right on track! From now on I have a doctor appointment every week-I can't believe we're at that point already! Here is a picture of a 36 week baby that I thought was really cool!

On another note-Reid and I got back from the beach last night, and I am definitely feeling rested and refreshed! It was nice to have some time to sleep in and just do my own thing for a few days! It's finally time to put the maternity bathing suit AWAY! Ella had a BLAST hanging out with Papa and Yaya all week! Between school, dance, gymnastics, Chuck E. Cheese, and the aquarium, she has had a fun and busy week! :) THANKS Papa and Yaya for taking such good care of Ella!!

Yep, I'm at the beach AGAIN!

Yesterday Reid and I headed back to the beach for the music department annual retreat-and spouses are invited! So, basically they have meetings and I get to sit at the beach..woohoo! :) We are at Blue Mountain Beach this time, close to Destin, Watercolor, etc...

The weather is awesome this time of year, and the beach was gorgeous today! The water was the bluest and clearest I have seen it this summer, it was really nice. After lunch I headed to the pool and floated around on a raft for like 2 hours....ahhhhhhhh

We went to the Red Barf, oh, I mean Red Bar for dinner ;) and then to Seaside for gelato!

It was a nice day! I miss my Ella :( but it has been nice doing my own thing!

Kickin' it Labor Day Style

We're home from an awesome week at the beach with my family! :) We had a great time in the waves and sand, chillin' at the pool and going out for some fun on the town in the evenings. I will post pictures in the next few days!

Ella's highlights from the trip:

1. Collecting "She shells"
2.Tinkling in the ocean (hehe)
3. Swimming nakie in the pool at the house.
4. Ice cream every night!
5. The "castle" bed in her room...aka Bunk beds :) She slept on the bottom bunk at night, and the top bunk for naps.
6. Movies and Dancing outside at Seaside.

We topped off the Labor Day weekend when we got home with a trip to the Oshkosh outlet to get Ella going on some clothes for Fall. I just have to brag and say that I got 70% everything I bought! I rule, if I should say so myself. haha :)

For your viewing pleasure, here is a little sampling of the dancing at Seaside! (Thanks Kelly for the video clip!)

Ahhhhh....Vacation!

Hey Everyone!

Sorry to be MIA-we are at the BEACH! :) It has been very relaxing and we have been having a ton of FUN!! The weather has been awesome, and the house we are staying in is a very short walk from the beach AND it has it's own pool-so needless to say, we have been taking full advantage. :)

Couple O' Cute Beach Girls