Mommy camp

We had a great two weeks of camp in the city, starting with a carriage ride around historic Philadelphia. (Leo is saying AND signing "cheese.")


Leo's favorite field trip was the observation deck at the top of City Hall


where he discovered a love for aerial photography! (He took many, many more pictures than these.)





Leo drew a picture of his wedding.


They traded Chicago sports outfits one day..


We tried to stay cool in the car


in the Magic Gardens on South Street




at the diner


at the sprayground


and feeding baby ducks in the woods.


We did a lot of climbing in Rittenhouse Square






and handled the attack of the giant lollipops well




Hey kids! Get down from that street sign!


Linvilla Orchards










Smith Playground






We all had fun at Mommy camp. Including Mommy!

Other birthdays

Eating serviceberries straight off the tree.


Sleight of hand.


Face painting at Harper's birthday (butterfly and Statue of Liberty)


We found some slugs at the Wyck Fest.


Backyard fun.


Backpacks on, waiting for the train


to Mommy's birthday picnic.


Clay monster.

Strolling through the woods.

Five years old!

Explaining the mysterious Silly Fish,


who only comes out if he hears you being silly.


Sillier! Laugh harder! Or he won't come out!


And there he is!


Let's see what he's got in there.


Good haul.


It tastes even better if you do this first.


Happy Birthday, Leo!

Trampoline giggles

It's the season...

...for baseball
No reason two boys named Leo can't still get along


or for a big kid to help a little kid out.


We can all agree on pretzels and hot dogs.


But we can't seem to take a family photo where everyone looks at the camera.





...for strawberries



...for baby chicks

Off to New York

to monkey around


do some stoop-sitting



and get a new look