Florida and more

                                       

This is a long overdue post.  Half of the pictures are from our family vacation to Florida. Drew would not get out of the swimming pool. He loved the water so much and is quite the shark. His uncles were with him for part of the trip and were really helpful in teaching him to kick and jump into the pool. Drew has also been busy visiting museums this winter, going out to restaurants and all around asserting his two year old self.  He talks a lot about a lot of things including: his baby sister in "mama's belly," Benny the Bull (Drew and his dad recently went to a game), choo-choo trains are still a hot topic, Little Miss Ann his favorite musician, and daddy's ipad.  

"More party"

Drew enjoyed his 2nd birthday over the weekend. Leading up to the big day he practiced singing "Happy Birthday" and blowing out candles. At his party at Pequod's he enjoyed proper Chicago-style pizza and an amazing Elmo cupcake birthday cake.  But most of all he loved the company of his family and a few close friends. When the party was over and we left to go home. Drew whined, "more party."  He soon forgot his post-birthday blues when he opened his wonderful birthday gifts.  One week later, he is still singing "Happy Birthday."

I went for a ride with my best friend...

I would like to warn all new parents out there.  Do not let your toddler play around the front seat of your car for they will ask and then scream to be placed in the driver's seat every time you are trying to go somewhere.

Drew has had a busy month. He was a "little devil" for Halloween.  He also went to New Jersey to visit his cousins where he played with more toys then he knew what to do with. Now he is prepping for the cold weather ahead.  He's got his new coat, hat and boots!