Papa’s Side of the Family

 
On our trip home to Ohio, Isabelle met with her many dark-haired relatives on Papa’s side of the family. She had a great time getting to know her Great Aunt Diane, Great Uncle Ross, Great Aunt Louise, and her many second cousins. Papa took copious pictures and looked so proud everytime he got to hold [...]

Christmas in Ohio

 
For the second time in my less than three months of life, I hopped on a plane and headed out to see the world….this time it was to go to Cleveland and Chilicothe, Ohio to visit my daddy’s side of the family.  I was much more aware during this trip then I was in my [...]

Isabelle in her Bear Suit

 
One of my students gave Isabelle this incredible bear suit. It is very comfortable, but also very warm. Isabelle wears it out every time it is too cold for her. I think that it is quite becoming, and so I guess this story is more of a thank you to Sammy for his insight into [...]

Our first trip to the Metroparks and the Chagrin Falls

 
I think that it is pretty easy to forget how beautiful Ohio is, but the Metroparks always have a way of reminding me. This was Kara’s first trip to the Metroparks, but she is definitely a fan. Isabelle also seemed to like it quite a bit. Then, of course, there is the infamous Chagrin Falls. [...]

My First Ring and Bracelet

 
My Grandma Xena and Grandpa Ice Cube bought me my first ring…it is an opal as that is my birth stone.  My Kavi Auntie bought me a bracelet that is called a bengal that she brought back for me from India.  One night my Mama and Daddy put them both on me and took lots [...]

Isabelle’s First Rollover

 
Isabelle and I were having some of our daily tummy time.  She had been pushing up on her hands and holding her head up for the past couple of weeks, so I thought she might rollover soon, but I for sure wasn’t expecting it this soon.  After some fussing, she lifted her head high and [...]