Rainy Days

It's been a rainy weekend...but we've been having fun running around the city.

First we went to Eastern Market.

Brian and Ella surveyed the fresh fruits and veggies.

Walking through Eastern Market.

Checking out the city.

It's a great big world out there.

A city "garden"

Lunch with good friends Steph, Courtney (and Jon and Brian)

Snuggling with Emma earlier in the week...

Nap time for the girls!

Girl in the Garden

It seems like life has been put in fast forward recently. Too much to do! But we (i.e. Brian) did find a little time to work in the backyard this weekend. Of course, Ella was a lot of help!

Loves her new watering can.

Please, can I go outside, pleeeeeaaaassssseeee!

I asked her to put the bucket on her head...

Such a goof!

Seeing Double!

We just got back from a great weekend in Boston with good friends from college - Ben, Meredith and their adorable 6-month old twins Max and Caroline. It was such a fun weekend - we went downtown to Boston, checked out the aquarium, played on the playground, and had a great time hanging out and watching the kiddos play. Hard to believe how much our lives have changed since we all first met!

Ella, meet Max.

The boys.

The twins' amazing feeding system. Hands-free feeding. Genius!

Giving Ben and Mer a glimpse of what's to come...i.e. a 14 month old will never hold still.

Ella decided to swing Caroline. Caroline wasn't so sure about the help...

We drove in to Boston to go to the Children's Museum. We got the kids out of the car and into the strollers. A few minutes later...three sleeping kids. So we skipped the museum and had coffee :)

Mer, Ben and Caroline

At the aquarium. Ella peeking over to see the penguins. Hold on tight Dad!

Ella checking out the sharks. She was so scared she jumped back and started shaking her head "no!"

She loved the turtle.

Max was braver than Ella.

Thirteen years ago, college. Now this...

Beautiful fam on a beautiful Boston day.

Ella offering words of wisdom to Max...

...and a kiss.

Controlled chaos.

The neighborhood playground.

Swinging is more fun when you have a buddy.

The mamas and the babies.

Birthday and Best Buds

Happy Birthday Grammy!

Grammy's birthday was this past week. Ella got to celebrate with cupcakes and a trip to the park with friends. So fun!

The birthday girl with the girls!

Riley sings Happy Birthday.

Walking into the park.

Exploring...

So happy!!

Aren't they precious? Riley's mom Kelly captured these pics.

Thanks Kelly for the amazing pictures!

Partners in crime.

As Kelly said... "Thelma and Louise" :)

Fun!

Love this pic!

Here we go!

Ella loves baby Morgan. Here she is playing with her feet :)

It's important to stay hydrated Ella!