Broccoli from the Garden

As many of you know, lately Lily likes her fruits and vegetables to be fresh - garden fresh. Literally. As in, she may not eat it if she hasn't picked it herself.

Elmo Shoes!

Thanks for the super cool Elmo shoes Grammy Cookie! Lily has been feeding them at every meal she is wearing them at.

Pittsburgh Splash Park

In preparation for our visit this week, Uncle Steve found a splash park for Lily. Grammy, Aunt Rachel, Uncle Steve, and Sarah took Lily the other day. Lily had a great time watering everyone feet and running through the fountains.

Working with Papa J

During our trip to Pittsburgh, Papa J hired Lily to help him in the store. She was a good helper and was "paid" with lunch at the Tick-Tock at Kaufmann's (Macy's).

"Papa J, can I order some clothes with Elmo on them?"

"This is a fun restaurant!"

The Pittsburgh Zoo

This week, Lily and I have been in Pittsburgh visiting Aunt Rachel, Uncle Steve, Grammy and Papa J (as well as other family and friends). Yesterday, we took Lily to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. She had a blast looking at the lions, elephants, giraffe, and bears. But nothing was as exciting as the fish!

"That lion looks hungry Papa. Do you think he wants a cracker?"

"Elephant! Stomp! Stomp!"

"Where are all the penguins swimming, Uncle Steve?"

The zoo has a new exhibit for a polar bears. This particular bear was very friendly and was showing off his swimming skills. Lily sat watching the bear for a while. We were surprised she wasn't a little afraid of him, because as you will see, he came right up to the glass.

"Let me take your picture!" and other cute pics

We had a fun play date with Benjamin and Eli this week. Since I had my camera out, Benjamin and Lily decided they needed to take pictures too.

"Benjamin is so funny!"

And the next day, fun with the a coke box ...

Da-dee and Ma-Ma

Lily has started to call Sarah and me by our names (Mama and Daddy that is)...

Splash Playground

Sarah and Grandma took Lily to the Splash Playground in Germantown this afternoon. Lily had a ball, especially playing with a turtle that squirted water.

Visiting Daddy's Office

Sarah and Grandma brought Lily to visit my office yesterday. This was the first time Lily had been to my office since she was a little baby. She spent much of the time hard at work handing out post-it notes to my colleagues.

Talking

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit this weekend. Among our activities was another blueberry picking trip. After we came home, Lily was talking up a storm and recapping her picking experience.

Lily also got a chance to "drive" a tractor during a visit to Home Depot yesterday. Before you know it, I won't have to mow the grass, Lily will do it for me!

The Girl in the Yellow Hat

The other day, I was wearing my yellow Haskell hat, and Lily wanted to wear it. Now all she needs is Curious George and she will be all set!