Easter Preview

Last week we took the babies to get their Easter pictures taken. As you can imagine, we had quite the time! They were really good together, but not so much individually! Bethany was having way too much fun with the Easter baskets to pose for a picture, and didn't appreciate it when it was Jonas's turn to have the basket. Thankfully they turned out well!

Back Shot

It's not often you get a picture of Bethany from behind, but I thought I'd share. Matt and I are constantly amazed at how long her hair is already. It makes her look like a little girl...

Malloween

Bethany got to go trick or treating at the mall on Halloween. She is an expert trick or treater! We put her and Jonas in a costume contest, too, and had fun seeing all the creative costumes. Our favorite was the two little girls dressed up as ice cream cones! Bethany had quite the satisfying evening!

Go Black Bears!

Goodness, it's about time for an update! Last weekend we went down to Coshocton to finally catch one of the triplets' football games. And they won! We were so excited. We spent the rest of the weekend in Coshocton with Grandma and Grandpa and G.G. Faye. We got to go to the Coshocton County Fair, and Bethany loved seeing all the animals. We attempted the carousel again, but did not enjoy that. Ah well.

Central Park

*** There are a lot of new posts added, so make sure you look back far enough! Videos and new pictures of our vacation will be added shortly!!***We had such a fun picnic dinner in Central Park. Bethany got to see all the joggers, and enjoyed trying to get in their way. She also had a chance to play with Evann's parachute, and make me really want to get her one! Evann was such a good big cousin, and entertained her and let her use all her toys. Thanks, Evann!

To NYC!

The second half of our vacation was spent in NYC. Thankfully, Bethany slept the whole plane ride. (Her first time sleeping on me in over a year, by the way.) Why is she naked, you ask? Because as we were taking off I felt my shorts become warm and wet. So we changed Bethany in our seats halfway through take off. Honestly.We stayed with U.Tim, A.Jane and Evann, and got to see a Yankees game! Saturday we went to the children's museum - one of Evann's hangouts. Bethany had a great time figuring out all the toys and watching the other kids play. She's a smart girl, my Bethany.

Roberts Getaway

Some background for this post: I hung out with the same 5 girls all through college. Four years later, we decided to have a reunion-type weekend. So, off on another camping adventure we went! We had hardly any rain, which was wonderful, and Bethany had fun with her friends.
She was a little uneasy around the "big" kids, so I didn't get a picture of her with Jaycelyn, and this is the only one I got of her with Brenin. Much different than last year when she didn't care at all.However, she loved Layla! Probably because she's not too unlike Jonas. Bethany helped us pack up Sunday morning for the ride home.

Summerfest

Bethany is trying to save her cousin...he was put to bed in the shower! For some reason that door just won't open!


Bethany had a blast hanging out with Aunt Sarah while Mommy worked in the food tent!

Oh, Look Who is Here

Ok, so we're driving back home from Mentor yesterday, and at some point I remember that my parents are sleeping over at Camp Pioneer, in Angola. So, because it would shorten our trip a bit, I called my mom inquiring about her room, etc. Turns out, Sarah and Jonas were already there sleeping over. Of course, that sealed it. We got off the Angola exit and spent the night at Pioneer. What a little party we had going. Bethany and Jonas had to sleep in the bathroom! But it worked out perfectly because we were already there for Summerfest this afternoon. Bethany went on a non-hay ride, and got to play with me in the bounce house. She didn't really understand the bounce house, but that's ok.

Mentor!

So much has happened this weekend, so I'll give you the short version and the long version. Save the long one for when you have time to do some reading!


Short version: Friday night we met Grandpa and Grandma Lafferty in Mentor, Ohio. We got a lot of good use out of the hotel, introduced G&G to letterboxing, and stopped by Mentor's Festival on the Lagoons, where Bethany went on her 2nd boat ride. (The first being the Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls.)Long version: Friday night we met Grandpa and Grandma Lafferty in Mentor, Ohio for our first meet-in-the-middle of the season. OK, second if you count the Indians game. Staying in the hotel was a completely different experience with Bethany than last year. She was all over the place, and had Grandpa taking her all over the hotel exploring. She even took advantage of the outdoor pool and did some splashing around! (It was a tad too cold for actual swimming.)We took Grandma and Grandpa shunpiking around Mentor looking for letterboxes. The first was in Wildwood Park, which had a beautiful Manor House that was designed by Pres. Garfield's son. People were setting up for a wedding while we were there! The second box was in Veteran's Park, which has the largest inland pond in the country.


After letterboxing, we went to see the Festival on the Lagoons. We got some real kettle korn, and Bethany was very stealthy and got a few kernels. We also had Captain Max come and show us some cool magic tricks. And then the coolest thing of all! We were able to get a free sailboat ride on the Jambalaya. Bethany was not too fond of having to wear the life jacket, but loved the water.
Before heading home, we explored a nearby beach (where another wedding was being set up!), had a yummy dinner at Smokey Bones, and ice cream for dessert! Bethany snagged a tiny bit of ice cream on her spoon... what a lucky girl.

Mid-Week Update

Bethany, Aunt Sarah and I visited the nursery this week and picked out lots of plants. Bethany and I got a triumphans spirea, whatever that is. I guess we'll find out! She helped me repot it and got dirty, which is always fun. (Check out how she's holding A. Sarah's hand in this picture!! There's a first time for everything.) Bethany and Jonas's adventures included another bath time and fun in the sandbox. And of course walks outside and playing in the backyard.

Fun with Eating

Some of my favorite times with Bethany are when she's eating. So, enjoy my favorite moments from last weekend!

Allentown

Today we went to the Allentown Art Festival. So much fun! We checked out some of the architecture, too, giving Bethany a chance to walk around and get away from the crowds. The picture below is of the Cornell Mansion, built in 1894. (Andy C., you'd really appreciate this part of Buffalo!) We need to explore here again after the festival is over.

New Taggie!

Bethany took her new taggie blanket for a spin today. Her grandma and I made her 2 new blankets last night, and she's already attached. We went to the zoo with Grandma and Great Grandma, and mimicked the sea lions barking. Bethany is getting really good at her animal noises! She went on the train for the first time too, and enjoyed it much more than the carousel.

Bethany's Friends

Bethany made a new friend this weekend. Little Evalyn Grace! She was really into rocking her in the car seat! Matthew came over, too! He showed her how to use his new camera, and she showed him her cool bead chain. And, of course, Bethany got another kiss goodbye!

Party Weekend

We've traveled all over this weekend. Friday we went to Delaware Park and the zoo, which I actually have pictures for. Saturday we had a baby shower for Cousins Greg and Tara, and graduation party for Bethany's old babysitter Beth (also a good friend of the family). Then today! Mother's day! We went to Great Grandma Sirgey's to visit the family, then out putt-putting and for ice-cream. What a day. And little Bethany made me a photo frame out of popsicle sticks. Very cute!

Sleepy

I still can't get over these pigtails. Why did I not think of it before?

Pigtails

I am loving these pigtails this morning. My baby is the cutest ever.

Birthday Field Trip

Bethany and I are having fun celebrating her birthday today. (She's getting the whole weekend - one is a big deal!) Her and Jonas went to... you guessed it, the zoo! We didn't see many animals this time because Bethany preferred walking the zoo and checking out all the kids. Yes, she walked the entire time and refused to be put in the stroller. Hey, it's her birthday, I let her do whatever she wants. But the gorilla came over to wish her a happy birthday - that alone made the trip worth it.