Fun in Cleveland

We had a wonderful trip to Cleveland for Thanksgiving. We had a great time visiting with Grandpa, Uncle Tony, Aunt Meredyth, and all of the rest of the Urso family. Thank you to everyone for all of your hospitality. We are so thankful for such a wonderful family.

Isabel's lounging on her favorite chair at Grandpa's house.


Swimming at Tony and Meredyth's hotel.


Playing Auntie Annette's piano like a pro.


The boys.


Mmmmm, Thanksgiving goodness.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our family and friends. We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday!

Undressing

I've been trying to teach Isabel how to get undressed. She was doing well with pushing her shirt over her head until I showed her how to push down her pants, she now does the same with her shirt. She likes to show off her new found skill about 70 times a day, and as a result always seems to be walking around with her shirt around her waist.

Climbing

Now that Isabel is up and running we've been trying to teach her how to climb as well. This weekend she finally figured out how to climb up on the couch all on her own. Go Isabel!

Swinging

We met our friends at the park for some swinging and silliness.

Penguins

We went to the zoo a couple of weeks ago and Isabel loved the penguins. We told Grandma this, and soon after a lifesize penguin arrived in the mail for Isabel. She is in love!

Isabel's Favorite

We've had beautiful weather here lately, so this weekend we partook in Isabel's favorite activity...being outside. We went to both the duck pond to feed the ducks and swing, then went to our city Wildlife Reserve for some hiking.

Japanese Gardens

We took Isabel to the Japanese Gardens this weekend to get out and enjoy the beautiful day. She loved feeding the fish in the Koi Pond, checking out the flowers, and watching the crane catch minnows.



This crane was just a few feet away, oblivious to us, just catching some dinner.


Going out on these rocks with Isabel was not the smartest thing I've ever done. They were spaced just enough so I had to hop across holding Isabel who was desperate to get down and check out the fishes. But it was pretty, so it made it all worthwhile. :o)

Trick or Treat

Halloween with Isabel was so much fun. It was the first holiday we were really able to talk to her about, and look forward to with anticipation.

Isabel was so excited to dig out the pumpkin and get her hands messy. She sat patiently holding the bowl while daddy worked to get the pumpkin open. But in an odd turn of events as soon as she saw the "guts" her gag reflex kicked in, and every time she looked at the pumpkin while we were carving it she looked like she was going to throw up.


After the pumpkin was done being carved it was back to being all kinds of fun. So much so that she couldn't even look at the camera for one second so we could take a picture.


She has her bag and is ready to go trick-or-treating.


Checking out the goodies with daddy at the end of the night.


Our little ladybug, taking the loot and running.