Big Girl Bike

Mary has begun riding her Dora big wheel and her little red tricycle around the neighborhood. I can't believe my little girl is riding a big girl bike. I am so pround of her!

My Summer Projects

Being home full-time for the summer requires that I have some "projects" to keep me busy. I have found that I love working in the yard and putting colorful plants all around the house. My big home project has been restoring our mailbox. As you can see it is an unusual mailbox. I thought it would be a fairly simple task but it has turned out to be a little more than I bargained for. I am determined to complete it sometime this month.

Happiness is Hibachi

One of our favorite restaurants is a Japanese Hibachi steakhouse. We decided to see how the girls would enjoy the experience. As you might be able to tell from the pictures they liked it as long as they were sitting at the next table. The fire and noise was a little intimidating at first but eventually they warmed up to it and enjoyed the food.

Play time at the Mills

Mary and Kate love hanging out at the indoor playground at the Mills when we are in St. Louis. What a treat having a place to go to play no matter what the weather. It is a must have for every mall!

Birthday Bash!

We were lucky enough to be in St. Louis the weekend after Kathleen, Carl, and Lily moved home from Baltimore so that Carl can do his residency at Washington University. It is wonderful knowing that we are going to be able to see them everytime we come to town. This weekend we celebrated Kate's big #2 with the whole family. It doesn't get any better than this!

KATE TURNS TWO!!

Kate turned two years old today! What a ride it has been - it is hard not to get emotional thnking about the past two years. I am so grateful to be mom to both of our girls. Kate has such a fiery spirit and Mary is our lovebug. They have such sweet souls. Parenthood is definitely challenging but it is worth every second of worry and every strand of gray hair.

A visit to Great Grandpa's

The girls had a wonderful time visiting great grandpa Pellerito's home. He has such a big, beautiful yard with lots of things to explore.

Watch me slide!

The swingset has been a big hit with the girls - rain or shine they are ready to play. It has been a big help with mommy home for the summer so that we don't have to drive to the park to play.

Having Fun

Singing in the Rain

Grambug and the girls brave the elements to go out for some fun!

We prepare to surprise Daddy on his birthday!