Family Hike

Jeffrey really likes to go on hikes lately - its a great way to convince him to go outside! This time we brought Meredith with us too when we went to 'Slab Cabin'. The woods were really pretty with the sunshine this morning, and it will be beautiful when the rhododendrons flower later this spring.

Some parts of the trail were challenging for Meredith, but she liked it.

Our crocus bloomed on March 13th this year!

And Jeffrey is still growing too - he is in the 90th percentile of height for 5 year olds! He weighs 46.6 lbs and is 45.5 inches high at his 5 year check up. Interesting statistics!

Spring Break - Pittsburgh!

We had our first family vacation for spring break this year. We decided that since the kids had off school Monday through Wednesday we should think of something fun to do this year. We decided to go to Pittsburgh because it wasn't too far to drive and had a lot of fun things for everyone to enjoy.

We had great weather and enjoyed the Phipps Conservatory, the National Aviary, the Dusquesne Incline Funicular with fantastic views of the city, Primanti Brothers sandwiches with fries and coleslaw tucked inside, and the Pittsburgh Zoo.

We had all wonderful time, the kids love to see new places and new things and we tried to go to places that were kid friendly (and not too kid-crowded). Both kids did a great job walking and seeing all the sights. We didn't even need a stroller for Meredith most places, she was ready to walk hand in hand or running ahead with Jeffrey and looking back to make sure Mommy and Daddy follow.

Pittsburgh was a great city to visit and we are looking forward to another trip! Check out our picasa album for all the pictures.

Desert room at the conservatory with Chihuly sculpture.

Kids and bald eagle at the National Aviary.