Another Visit with Grandma and Grandpa, 6-10 to 12-12

 

Grandma and Grandpa came to Chicago for another visit in early June. With perfect weather, we ventured to the annual neighborhood street fair, Andersonville Midsommarfest. 

 Cozy Time with Grandpa

 Oh, what a face!

 Afternoon cocktails and giggly babies make everyone happy.

One of the coolest, most unique things about our neighborhood is that The Puppet Bike, a traveling puppet show on a bike, is frequently found setting up shop in Andersonville. It's a wonderful, old-timey, nostalgic bit of entertainment for folks of all ages. 

 Our friend, Jean, invited us all over for dinner, and to relax in his lovely backyard. 

Dad manned the BBQ and we all enjoyed a great visit.

 Grandma and Grandpa adoring sweet Bodhi.

Safe travels mom and dad. We'll see you soon!!

Visiting family 6-8-12

We'd recently found out that Auntie Ashley, Uncle John and cousin, Ashton would be moving to California; John was offered an excellent job opportunity. 

Before they left, we made it a point to spend as much quality time hanging out as possible. 

He just keeps growing! 5-20-12

Here's Bodhi with his pal, Winnie the Pooh, again. 

This time, he's 2 months and 2 days.

So Much Socializing in May 2012

5-17-12

Ashley and Ashton came over for a late afternoon stroll and trip to the park. As we rounded the corner out of our front gate, Ashley and I looked at each other, paused and, giggling. both said "Wow." We had never expected this moment where we were strolling with our kiddos to actually occur. Totally surreal. In the best way possible. 

 5-18-12

I've known Bonnie for about 15 years now. I used to babysit her oldest son when he was just 6 months old. And now he's nearing 15. Wow, time flies!  Bonnie was also our doula for Bodhi's birth. We ended up getting together for a delicious lunch and catch-up at Kopi cafe in the neighborhood. Bodhi was content as could be in Bonnie's arms.

After lunch, we ventured to Green Genes and visited with Rachael. Bodhi was sleepy, and we just happened to have the perfect size cradle for him to snooze in at the shop.

May 20th, we were invited to the lovely home of our friends, Jean and Jack. The evening was perfect was relaxing in their backyard hammock. Mama T and Bodhi were pretty comfy there.

Bodhi and Jack. 

Bodhi and Jean, enjoying the hammock.

May 25, Bodhi and I had a play date with Ashton and Ashley at a nearby park.  

Ashton was quite enamored and fascinated with Bodhi. From this vantage point, he kept leaning over putting his face near Bodhi's; it was terribly sweet!