How big is Leah

Waking up

I finally caught this on tape while I was at my parents house. When Leah wakes up in morning, she will often lie in bed making noises and playing with her hands and feet - with her eyes still shut until she's ready to let the light in. She used to do this every single morning, but she just does it a few times a week now. In this video I just caught the end of it, but it's still pretty darn cute. There's no reason to rush waking up, is there?!

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Last weekend we left daddy to his studying and his house painting and flew to Wisconsin (just in time for Guggie and Papa Mike's wedding anniversary!). After a few days with Guggie, Papa Mike, Aunt Meg, Aunt Molly, and Aunt Katie, we hopped a train to Chicago to see some of my best friends in Chicago. We spent the weekend visiting, eating, relaxing and walking around Bucktown and Lincoln Park. It was so nice to visit the old apartment (which is much improved) and the old neighborhood. Chicago really is the greatest city. Uncle Joe and Aunt Katharine joined us for Sunday Brunch and, although our attempt to walk to Lake Michigan was foiled by a surprise downpour, we had a lovely visit.

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After our time in Chicago, we hopped a train back up to Wisconsin to spend one more day at the White house. We even got to see Uncle Pete (who just graduated from UD - way to go Pete-o!)












Thank you everyone for the wonderful visits!! We miss you already!

Aunt Katie and Fiona visit!!

We were so happy to be able to spend a few short days with Aunt Katie and Fiona at the beginning of this month. It was so fun watching Leah and Fiona play. Leah was very happy to have a friend around! And so was I!

Lunch with Friends!

At the end of May, Leah and I went out to eat with some friends from the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center. We were saying farewell to Marie (who moved to Colorado) and Rachel (who got a new job). We had a wonderful meal and it was fun to see everyone! Leah, as you can see, was very comfortable hanging out with the crowd.

Picnic at the Duck Pond

The day after my birthday, the three of us headed into Boston, picked up a couple delicious sandwiches from Sam LaGrassa's and headed to the Duck Pond for a little picnic. It was a gorgeous day and after our meal, we took a wonderful stroll around Boston. We followed the Freedom Trail to the USS Constitution and made a stop in the North End to pick up some refreshing Gelato. It was a great day.