Ohio

Had a great whirlwind weekend in Ohio. Did the usual Chik-fil-a stop, Gus had a milkshake because it was his feast day! :) St Augustine, bless this little guy!

Blaise reads to Rosie in the playground. Hah! 

We showed two movies along the way and offered an unlimited buffet of junk food. Rosie's never looked so happy in her car seat, and for the first time ever she didn't scream for our entire trip!

MarMar's house. Chillaxin on the deck. 

Dining al fresco

Skyline chili the next day for lunch. Gus got a coney. He was CRAZY excited!!

We visited Tommy's boxing coach in Columbus, then went to Papa Clark's for dinner. Blaise looked so cute in this hat of Papa's. 

Gus spilled his entire glass of iced tea on his shirt, but nothing gets Happy Gus down. 

The next morning we went to the newly renovated chapel at UD for Mass. 

Mary and Rosie with Mary and roses. 

We had a special trip to Ohio!

Art

One big bug

The kids found a cicada on our back deck and had to go all Wild Kratts on it. 

I would not get any closer to photograph it. These bugs are what nightmares are made of. "Touch him Rosie. He won't hurt you. He's such a cute little guy."

I'm going back inside now. Eek!

Blaise's first day

Second grade, here he comes! It was a beautiful day. Blaise was excited to go back and see his friends. It is a big year for him with his First Holy Communion. 

Tommy scoffed at the colorful outfit a bit, but he's my son after all :)

Rosebud, won't you ever smile for a picture? 😐

Gus starts in a week!

Beach day

Ice cream for Rosebud. "Lipstick"

The kids take the polar plunge in the 55 degree water

Happy Feast Day Rosie

We love you!

Donuts and roses for Rose. 

St Rose was from Peru. She always loved to help others, even as a child. She was very beautiful but said "only beauty of the soul is important." She offered her good works to God for sinners. She was the first saint of the Americas. 

MI Cousins Visit

Cece was admired by all of her cousins. Everyone took turns holding her, even Rosie. Ha!

Mary Claire and Rosie bonding over Max and Ruby. 

Our prayer every night starts, "Dear God, today I'm thankful for..." Rosie's answer is always "Rosie." (What a pill!) but the night our visitors arrived she said "Nina." 

Here she is with her sweet aunt and godmother. 

Blaise gave up his bed while company was here. He looked so little and cute in his sleeping bag.