Children's Museum

We recently took Evelyn for her first visit to the Chicago Children's Museum. She had a great time, which is good since we bought a membership :)

After a slightly traumatic experience in the water area (someone accidentally got pretty soaked by an unintentional huge splash), favorites included....

The little log cabin...

The room filled with tiny things...

Pretending to drive...

Making friends in the grocery store (bonus: a friend who can actually reach the groceries!)...

Followed by a snack and a walk around the park just outside Navy Pier

Working on Hobbies

Evelyn has recently picked up some new hobbies at home.

Soccer...

...and guitar! You can't quite hear it, but she is plucking and strumming. Also, please notice that she also dances to her music :)

Keeping Cool

Our favorite 13-month old knows how to keep cool during this sweltering July. Evelyn always enjoys a trip to the front patio to play with her water table.

Where's Evelyn?

Nothing more satisfying that a cold sippy cup full of water!

We had a lazy 4th of July, but at least Evelyn had a festive outfit (and an ear of corn).

And look who came in town for a visit! Evelyn got to spend some quality time with her Aunt Kirsten and Uncle Frank. 

Lake Geneva: 3 short films

Starring Evelyn at the beach, pool, and the lakeshore path :)

Lake Geneva

We had a great time in Lake Geneva. We weren't sure if Evelyn would like the beach...

 ... turns out, she loved it! We had to hold her back to keep her from wandering too far into the water. 

 We did lots of walking around.

Evelyn took her first boat ride (she spent most of the trip walking around the boat). 

We also took advantage of the great kiddie pool at the hotel. 

It was a great getaway, and the short drive made it that much better!

Happy Father's Day!

This weekend we celebrated Father's Day with our families.

Things sure have changed since last year!

Party Time, Part 2

 Evelyn finished off her birthday extravaganza with one more party at her Grandma & Papa's house. She gladly shared her birthday celebration with her Uncle Dan's graduation party.  It was a beautiful day filled with family, fun, and great food! 

Evelyn and cousin Morgan "sharing" the ball--and fingers!

Practicing math with Great Aunts Catherine and Karin

Drumming on the chair with Grandma and cousin Stella

Another dessert? 

Evelyn flipped over her cupcake and munched on the bottom half--no interest in the frosting.

Having fun at the fence with Auntie Tessa

Peek a boo!

Dad and the Uncles enjoyed a game of bocce ball.

Water time!

Let me try those bubbles...