Mt Adams Pool and Tumbling class

Today we bought our neighborhood pool passes.   It was such a beautiful afternoon that John came with us which meant he had to work late.  We are so lucky his schedule is flexible.

Miss A certainly enjoyed the pool time with Baba.  Although we have purchased pool passes for years this was our first time we actually used it.  We were pleasantly surprised to find out they have pool toys, music and 2 lifeguards. 

• Last Saturday we went to Findlay Market.  Our friend Paula is staying with us for a couple of weeks until her place is ready.  Audrey adores Paula.  We do too.

Then later that same day Paula, Audrey and I went to Kids First in Blue Ash so I could register Miss A for tumbling class.  We start this coming Saturday morning.

I was surprised at the size of this gym.

Also unexpected Kids First has a gift shop, nail and hair salon and massage packages. 

Miss A checking out the gym from the 2nd floor balcony with Paula.

Trip to Richmond and Lewisburg

After the reunion we spent a couple of days with John's family in Richmond.  Audrey loved riding this horse at his mother's house.

And playing with her cousin Andrew or as she calls him "Andue".

Andrew was so patient and kind to Miss A.  Very sweet.

Watching Andrew's t-ball game.

Tuesday we stayed in Lewisburg so Audrey could finally meet Nancy.  Her first time in a big pool with mama and baba.

Miss A loving dinner at Food and Friends!  Particularly the garlic mashed potatoes.

Back at the hotel.

Meeting Aunt Nancy finally!

Lunch at Steak and Shake on the way home to Cincinnati

Road Trip to Charlottesville for Baba's Reunion

Last Thursday we drove to Charlottesville, VA for John's 25th Reunion from UVA.  In this picture A is holding on to "baby" by her feet.

We had been thinking about downsizing a car but based on how lightly we travel with Miss A this seems rather impractical.

Baby pool at our Charlottesville hotel was a hit with Miss A!

In her new cover up her Aunt Paula gave her before this trip.

Flirt alert at St Martens.  This is a restaurant where John worked during school.  Oh my gosh did Audrey flirt (winking,  long drawn out "Hi" and a lot of "kank kank" meaning thank you, etc.)

Friday morning was absolutely beautiful and the 3 of us took a tour of Monticello.

The gardens were beautiful and humidity fairly low.

Smelling the peonies.

Our tour beginning.

At this point we decided A was just a little too animated to make it through the inside part of the tour so John took her for a walk.

Friday a Wine tasting on campus.

Saturday evening picture on the Rotunda steps.

Miss A high 5'ing John's friend Eric.  And she says "high 5" too.

Since she is not shy she also high 5'd Eric's kids too.

With John's friend Nick

Jan L. entertaining Audrey with sticks on the lawn before dinner.

Fortunately for us Audrey is not a picky eater and was quite thrilled with the family style food at this dinner.  The menu ribbon fascinated A and kept her busy for quite a while.

Lynn E not only entertained Audrey with the menu card but also with her bracelets.  So sweet.

Goofing with Baba at the barbecue.