Reading Glasses

Mer loves reading books in bed. She mentioned tonight that she needed her "reading glasses" (just like Bumpa) so she could read her stories. The Tinkerbell sunglasses did the trick.

Splash Pad

We had a great time playing at the splash pad at the park yesterday. Meredith loved running around and mommy liked watching her from her chair.

Happy Father's Day

We had a wonderful father's day and enjoyed the sunny weather this afternoon. After playing at the park, Mer enjoyed her first putt-putt experience-she definitely has a competitive streak. She also insisted that her golf ball match her purple outfit.

Start of Summer Parade II

After the parade, Mer picked out a princess crown from a street vendor and we checked out the fire department playing "tug o' war" with the fire hoses.

Start of Summer Parade I

We had a great time this morning at the Rockford Start of Summer Parade. Mer liked collecting lots of candy, but she thought that the firetrucks were too loud.

Rockford Carnival

Yesterday marked the first day of the Rockford "Start of Summer Festival." Meredith loved the carnival and she even liked riding a couple rides by herself. She declared that riding on the Ferris wheel with Daddy was her favorite ride of all!

Camping!

After nutritious and filling dinner of hot dogs, chips, and s'mores cooked over a fire in the backyard, Mer and Sean set up the tent for tonight's camping adventure. Mer is sooooo excited to sleep in the backyard tonight!

Zoo Day with Friends

We had a fun day at the zoo with our friends Ed, Erin, and Jillian. Meredith and Jillian love being pals and exploring the animal and nature exhibits.

First Fish! (and then some...)

Meredith and Daddy went fishing today and caught her first three fishes ever with her Barbie pole! Meredith wanted to eat these lake monsters (small panfish) and was dissapointed that Daddy chose to release them but understood.