The weather here has been so confusing, one day it is cold and rainy and the next day is hot and muggy! This week it has FINALLY started to feel like summer. Yesterday we went to the beach of Lake Michigan and had so much fun. Marli made her usual progression from hating the sand to tolerating it, to even sitting in it. Someday she will learn to love it I'm sure, but right now I cannot complain when she just sits on her towel eating snacks while the other kids are chasing birds and running for the water. It sure makes laying out a whole lot easier for me:)

Marli loves being Ava's little sidekick. She loves to act big and follow Ava around. The only way I could get her to walk in the sand is if she was holding Ava's hand. I guess peer pressure isn't always a bad thing.

I love how carefully they are concentrating on their steps.

The other night we had a big rain storm and the power in our apartments went out. Marli and Noah thought it was fun to run out in the rain.

I tried to take some pictures of them and the only light we had was the flash on the camera, so it was surprisingly bright on their little eyes.

I thought these pics of them were pretty funny and gives you a glimpse of their silly personalities.

Happy Father's Day!

Marli is definitely a daddy's girl and loves to be with Reno as much as possible. Sunday's are her favorite day because she gets to see him all day. I love to see how happy she gets when he walks in the door. Thanks Reno for being such a great dad, we love you!!

Good Times in Chicago

Marli and I have made a few trips to downtown Chicago with some of our friends. It is the coolest city! Sometimes we take the train and sometimes we drive. We have had fun shopping, eating at fun restaurants and going to Navy Pier. Marli loves the lights of the big city and riding the trains. Reno has been working super hard and we can't wait 'til the end of the summer when he can join us on these fun excursions!