Holiday...

Today we celebrated the end of summer by going to the Children's Museum. (It was a touch too chilly to go to the pool this morning, to our dismay.) Let me tell you how long it takes for us to get out of the house as a family of 4...packing a diaper bag, snacks, lovies, finding strollers, and then packing all these items and the kids into the car takes a LONG time. By the time we actually pulled out of the driveway I was exhausted! But it was worth the hassle...Izzy had a great time at the museum and I just relished watching her enjoy herself. Mike took her on the carousel (which I learned used to be in Broadripple Park!) and each time the ride ended, Izzy asked for more. Mike would walk her around to each horse (which she gently pet) until she found her next victim. I believe they rode 3 or 4 consecutive times until Daddy called it quits.

We all came home to take naps (somehow all 4 of our naps coincide at the same time each day, which is DELIGHTFUL) and then a trip to the park for mommy and Izzy. Thought I'd include a picture of Laney Lou...doing what she does best - snoozing.

Sad that today is officially the last day of summer, as we really didn't have a traditional Indiana summer (which is normally hot and humid). A mild summer meant not many pool days. Yes, we went to the pool every opportunity we had; however, it just wasn't enough for it to feel like a good, long, hot summer. The next 3 months holds my maternity leave...and the Fall. I LOVE the Fall. Fall means leaves changing colors and falling, breaking out the snuggly clothes, pumpkin farms, carmel apples, Izzy's BIRTHDAY and much more. Three months will turn Laney into a chubby baby. Three months brings Thanksgiving. Here's to a fun and relaxing next three months at home with my family!