take dada zoo...NOW!

The first week of March, Maryn and I went with some friends to the zoo. It was still pretty cold so we pretty much had the zoo to ourselves. Well ever since that day, Maryn has cried to take Dada to the zoo. Every time we get in the car, "go zoo", "I go zoo Dada", "I take Dada zoo...NOW!" I thought she would forget about it, but no she was very persistent and determined. I feel like it was the first taste of what is yet to come as she grows up...she will forget nothing:) So finally on Saturday...we took Dada to the zoo!!! It was a beautiful day, all the animals were out, and Maryn loved having Dada with her to see the animals!

St. Patrick's Day parade

On St. Patrick's Day, Maryn and I met our friends, Julie and Ethan, downtown to go to the parade. It was a chilly day, but lots of blue sky and sun. We found a spot that we thought might get sunny, but of course our curbside seats stayed in the shade and it was so windy between the buildings throughout the parade. Poor Maryn and Ethan were freezing (as were their moms), but still managed to collect a bunch of candy! Hooray for a lunch of smarties, suckers and tootsie rolls!!! :)

loving the little taste of spring!

yeah for spring!!

trying to get Duke in the cozy coupe too :)

Maryn and Elmo ready to slide!

Newport Aquarium

In early March, we made a short trip south to visit the Newport Aquarium in Kentucky. It was a rainy day and pretty crowded, but we had fun checking out all the various aquatic animals :)

touching a starfish

looking for frogs

reaching up high to try and touch the fish

weekend getaway...

In late February, Jeremy and I took our first trip "alone" trip. While it was really hard to leave Maryn behind, it was a much needed weekend for us to spend some time together. Jeremy surprised me by putting the whole trip together...so thoughtful of him!! We packed our bags, delivered Maryn to our parents, and flew to Phoenix, Arizona. We stayed at The Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale and had a great time!! While to weather was a little rainy, the temperature was in the high 50's-mid 60's and definitely warmer than Indy. Just having some sunshine brighten your spirits! We enjoyed some great restaurants, relaxing by the pool, a massage each, and a little sight-seeing. What a great couple of days with the person I love most in the world!!!

The Camelback Inn

ahhhhh...The Spa

one day it was pretty rainy and cool so we rented a car and drove to Taliesin West, where we toured one of Frank Lloyd Wright's homes and his architecture school

Camelback Mountain

Mummy Mountain

located right behind our resort

on our last day we hiked a trail on Mummy Mountain

what a great time!

the big "2" birthday party!

Happy 2nd Birthday Maryn!!

Of course one of the biggest snows of the year would fall on the day of Maryn's party, but the family braved the cold and made the venture down. We warmed them up with soup and lots of "Sesame Street" fun! Here are a few shots from the party :)

like all good gift openers, you read the cards first :)

oh boy, a new tent!!

a pretty dress for the summer

wow...sparkly shoes

abc's for the fridge

ready to blow out the candle on the Elmo cake

yummy in my tummy :)

we love you bunches Maryn!!

Look who is turning 2...

Thanks Rachel for capturing our little sweetheart so well!!