Saturday Soccer

Finn, the soccer star.

 The devoted fans.

The supportive (and eager to play) brother.

One of many saves.  Go Finn!

The Cutest Bears Fans

Kate Griffith and Liv Elsener

First Day of "School"

Olivia had her first day of "school" today, or at least first day in a school setting at our Parent-Toddler class at Cardinal Bernardin Montessori. She loved every minute of it.  After at least thirty trips down the slide, she bounced from one work station to the next.  She painted, fed and washed a baby doll,  colored, snacked and did many projects.  I think the class is going to be a great growing experience for her while teaching her independence and life skills all at once. 

Halfway

 

Baby Boy Elsener is at the midpoint of my pregnancy and his growth is right on track. We are starting to get ready for his arrival and wrapping our heads around the changes to come!

Freak Show Carnival

A very strange vaudeville carnival came to our local park this weekend filled with odd characters, rides, games and music.  Sam, Jonah and Larry won Livie many crappy little toys and even a goldfish!

And as usual, Liv loved the music and did some serious dancing.

Pony Rides

Not everybody loved the County Fair pony ride at the Garfield Park Conservatory.  

Cravings

For the past few weeks I have had serious cravings.... 

...for Oak Park Farmer's Market cinnamon donuts. 

Let's just say they totally delivered.  Delicious.  

I intend to return in the next few weeks before the market closes for the season.