Zoo with Friends

Caroline and her friend, Clara
The whole family
Caroline and her "pal", Bryan
The whole crew
Declan and Eleanor
Little Miss Attitude
Did you not believe me? I said Little Miss Attitude! (One day we'll laugh at this!)

On Sunday, we went to the zoo with several of our friends. Although it was very hot, the kids had a great time looking at the animals. Caroline was particularly interested in the bats and the tarantula (Yuck! But good for her!). 

Cleveland with Nana and Papa

Caroline and her Papa
Cousins Ireland and Eleanor-just one month apart!
Eleanor and her Papa
Nana and Eleanor
Fun with Nana and Papa
Peek-a-boo!
Caroline and the babies
Aunt Kristin and Eleanor
Aunt Rita and Eleanor
Caroline with her godmother, Aunt Rita

While in Ohio, we also visited the girls' Nana and Papa in Cleveland. They had a great time seeing their Nana and Papa, Aunt Rita, Aunt Audrey and Aunt Kristin and their cousin Ireland. Caroline got to play with her favorite canine, Kelsey, and her little buddy Matthew (Mommy's friend's son) at the park. Mommy even got a couple nights out while the girls played with Nana, Papa and Aunt Rita. It was a great escape from the TX heat as well as a treat to see all our loved ones in Cleveland!

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa in Columbus

Grandma and Grandpa took the girls to the Franklin Conservatory
Franklin Conservatory Butterfly Exhibit

Columbus Rose Garden with Grandma

At the Columbus Zoo with Grandma and Grandpa. Grandpa and Caroline really liked the tigers...
and the statue of the Kimono dragon!
Exploring at COSI (Columbus Science Museum) with Mommy and Grandma

Eleanor Gracie checking out what's going on outside, while Mommy and Caroline are playing hopscotch!

We have been visiting Caroline and Eleanor's Grandma and Grandpa is Columbus for the past week and a half. The girls have been very busy exploring the city including visits to COSI (Columbus Science Museum), Graeters ice cream store, Franklin Conservatory and Columbus Zoo, along with visits to the local park and several restaurants. We had a great time seeing Grandma and Grandpa's new home city as well as spending some quality time with the girls' grandparents/my parents! We look forward to spending more time trying out more things in Columbus on our next visit.