Another Cleveland Trip

A couple of weeks ago, Avery and Mommy accompanied Grandma Sattelmeyer back to Ohio following her two month "vacation" in the Carolinas. While we were there, we visited with Great-Grandma Speck, Avery's second cousins and great uncle, Uncle Jon-Jon & Aunt Luz, Aunt Martina, and made a trip to the zoo. Unfortunately, Mommy didn't get to take many pictures, as she was too exhausted chasing Mr. Independent around. He is 19 months going on five. At the end of our visit, Avery and Mommy flew back to SC by ourselves. Sidenote to those traveling by plane this holiday season: if you are 6 and a half months pregnant and decide to wear an "oversized sweatshirt" in order to stay comfortable, TSA will give you a patdown. Holding up the line. In front of everyone. While you are still holding your toddler. I am never flying again. :)

"I heard that there is a never-ending supply of M&M's here...is it true??"
Grandma Speck and Avery (who is eating M&M's for the first time).
Avery playing with a Fisher's Price zoo, which Mommy, Uncle David, and Uncle Jon-Jon all used to play with. I'm not sure what is more surprising: that this toy made it through three rather destructible children or that my Mom hung onto it for 30 years.

Hair-raising adventures on Mommy's old slide.

Playing with Grandpa.

Avery is in need of a nap...too bad he can't get past the gate to get to his crib upstairs.

Killing time at the airport. This kid can't sit still for a second.

"Where the heck are the buttons on this thing...hallo??"