Day at the Museum!

The kids and I decided to head to the Children's Museum this afternoon to celebrate the last day of school (thank God). Henry and Caroline had a great time running from room to room, and Josie was in super cute mode the whole afternoon considering it was nap time.

This is Josie after crawling into the barn silo. Luckily for her no one was throwing plastic food down the shoot.

Oink, oink. We'll be pigs!

Henry was making some really cool water tunnels at the water table (and getting everyone around him drenched).

Caroline was dancing at the block table.

And again, Josie being super cute. She is starting to understand that when a camera is in her face, it is best to smile and make mom happy (and everyone else who sees this picture).

Henry and Caroline conquered the water tower. Henry was really great at helping Caroline. She got a little scared at the top, but he showed her where to put her feet and how to get down. Such a sweet big brother.

Josie decided to drive the crew home. Good thing Henry and Caroline put their seat belts on!

Last Day of School

Henry and Caroline are officially on Summer Vacation!

Henry proudly displays his preschool graduation certificate.

Henry poses with Mrs. Hrosik and Mrs. K.

This is Isabella, one of Henry's girlfriends. He had three girlfriends and one girl he claims he is going to marry in his class this year. Rob and I asked him one time how he knew that these girls liked him. His response..."When they look at me they have hearts in their eyes!"

Caroline also finished school this week. This is a picture of her class minus her. For those of you who don't know, Caroline cried every week (and that is no exaggeration). Every Wednesday we would ask about her day and she always said, "I didn't play with anybody." Can't wait until the fall when she goes three days a week!

Finally Caroline and her teachers, Mrs. Becka and Miss Carol. They definitely earned a summer break!

Opening Day

The Mudcats started their season last weekend. We dodged raindrops and the winds to get it in. All in all, the Mudcats performed like the well-oiled machine that they showed in practice.

I'm sporting shades and a 2XL shirt this season.

Don't ask.

I'm hoping I can wash it down a few sizes.

The black jerseys should be great on those 80 degree days.

Anyway, here's Henry taking his trip around the bases.

Cleveland Tourism

Until we can catch up with an actual post worth viewing, here's a Cleveland tourism piece that made us chuckle.

F-bomb warning. You don't want to listen to this at work unless you have headphones.

Enjoy.

Josephine Elise Turns 1

So our little Joey is turning one year old today. With children, the passage of time is a constant reminder of how fast life moves.

A year ago today, we all looked different.

My beautiful wife, Erica, was bravely packing a belly full of Jo-Jo.



Little E (aka Caroline) was still sporting her baby fat and impressing us with her version of the terrible twos.

Henry was happily introducing the world to his new baby sister.

I was sporting a seriously overgrown third trimester sympathy beard for Erica.

And Joey...well Joey was just pissed to be out of the friendly confines of Mom's belly.

Below is a picture of JJ moments after being introduced to the pains of being held like a newborn cat. Seriously, I should have gotten the name of that nurse.

Anyway, we are blessed to have little Josephine and a healthy and happy family.

And so it is on this first birthday for little Joey. We'll leave you with Josie's first birthday cupcake.

No one crushes cupcakes quite like this little girl. (Okay, maybe Jim does too, but other than those two I can't think of anyone else)

Happy birthday, squirt! Love, Mom, Dad, Henry (Hulk Smash - Humongosaur) and Caroline (the big sister).