July 2010

In July, we drove to Ohio to visit Greg's parents. Luckily, my mom lives half way in between, so we were able to break up the drive again. We visited the Columbus Zoo, The Ohio State University campus, the Franklin Conservatory (where my car was keyed!), and the Whetstone Park of Rose (where Greg and I got married).

The kids loved seeing the flamingos up close.

 

Penguins

He was so posing!

The hiding koala

You can actually walk inside the enclosure with the kangaroos.

He was huge!

My favorite!

Bath time!

Rhino

Yes, a polar bear in the Ohio summer heat!

This guy was big enough for the kids to ride!  

 Ben loved the carousel.

 

The Franklin Conservatory

 

 Ohio Stadium

 

The outside of Ohio Stadium

Student Union

The Oval

Mirror Lake

The kids at the Whetstone Park of Roses

The rose gardens

 

A few of the roses....

 

 

 

 Lexi and Ben standing in the gazebo that Greg and I got married in.

 

Greg, Ben and Greg's dad 

June 2010

June was busy month for us. I don't think we were hardly at home. Lexi took a jazz and hip hop class at her dance studio. She also attended a couple of tumble and cheer camps. We had several play dates, including a trip to the zoo.The highlight of the month was DISNEY WORLD!!!

My mom, brother and sister-in-law met us in Orlando for a few days. We drove, but broke it up over two days so that we could arrive mid-day to give the kids time to unwind before hitting the parks. We went to the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. We took a day off in between to let the kids relax, swim at the pool and do a little shopping at Downtown Disney.

The kids at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom


Cinderella's Castle


Lexi and her favorite princess!


Lexi played Chip during Belle's storytime.


Lexi with Aunt Dusty and Uncle Andy spinning in the tea cups.


Meeting Buzz Lightyear


Inside his box


"The Claw" with the aliens


Inside Stinky Pete's box


Ben's favorite picture! He did not want to leave Woody and Buzz.


Sully from Monsters, Inc.


We finally found Mickey at Animal Kingdom.


and Minnie


Goofy looks like he's eating Ben.


and Donald


The Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom


Lexi and Pooh


and Eeyore


and Tigger


Where is Ben you ask.....


Lexi's 1st big roller coaster.
We are in row 6 and Andy and Dusty are behind us.