A Chef in the Making!

Here we are making bread.  It's an all day process, mostly spent waiting for the dough to rise.  But we enjoyed an entire (mini) loaf with dinner.  There is something very gratifying sharing this experience with Lia and then enjoying the fruits of our labor together.  I think we'll both agree that bread is one of our favorite foods!

Row, row, row your boat, speed version!

Vacation

                                                                  Fun with Family!

Here are a few pics from our recent vacation.  Lia and I went to Erie, PA to spend a week with our family on the beach.  We had such a wonderful time.  The weather was beautiful and we had the perfect balance of relaxation and fun.  It was really great spending time with family we don't see often enough and it was great for everyone to see Lia in action.  I didn't have any pictures of my mom to include here but we love you mom!  Thanks for letting us take over your house!  Lia loves having her toenails painted pink!  And it was fun to see my Aunt and Grandparents.  Thanks to everyone for a wonderful trip.  We love you and miss you already!  Who is going to come and visit us next?

Ahh, The Beach

I grew up by Lake Erie and now that I live away from it, I seem to enjoy it more and more when I visit. Lia and I had a beautiful week long vacation on the beach. We enjoyed the sun, sand, and the simple pleasure of throwing rocks in the water. It was a great way to end the summer.

The water was perfect. Clear and calm. The sun was warm. A beautiful day for a swim.

The race car was fast!

Sand was a new and fun discovery!

Ah, the water is so peaceful and relaxing!