The Crazy Cousins

It's not even 8:00 on Sunday night, and both kids have already been in bed for nearly an hour. I guess the fun-filled weekend with their cousins, Ava and Reid, wore them out! Parks; the zoo; playing with Jeff and Kristin's puppy, Pitch; and a slumber party - all packed into two days. Ella was so excited for their visit, and talked about it all week. Now that she's a little older, the three of them play so well together. Ella even spent the night at Uncle Jeff and Aunt Kristin's house with her cousins, what a big girl! In addition to the family fun, Ella went to work with Daddy on Friday morning. She had been asking to leave with him for a few mornings, so he thought she'd enjoy seeing where he spends his days. They took the bus and train, made a stop at Starbucks, and then met his co-workers and hung out in his office until I came to get her mid-morning. As for Jack, he's very excited about eating these days, and so far has tried - and liked - oatmeal, avocado, and banana. He's also getting more and more active, and has even started laughing at his sister and her crazy antics.

Yum, avocado!

He can't get enough of his toes!

She needed to pump some milk for her baby.

Friends Jackie and Kyle came for dinner and met Jack.

Ella's buddy, Morgan, turned two!

She was more excited about the birthday cake than anything else.

Al fresco lunch with friends, Natasha and Jonah.

This is what eating out with a baby and a toddler looks like. 

So excited to go to work with Daddy!

Riding the bus to work.

Playing in his office.

Riding the El. She even took her 'pack pack' (backpack). 

Ava and Reid arrive!

My little twin.

Walking through the zoo.

Riding the carousel.

Kristin and Ella checking out the monkeys.

Playing with Pitch.

Just chillin.

What a fun group!