Quick Trip to Ohio

Arlo and I went to Ohio tMonday and the first thing we did when we got there was take the tractor out for a ride. It's good to run it every so often. That evening, we had a family banquet at DeRienzo's. Grandma and Grandpa Roth, Grandma and Grandpa Augusta, Great Aunt Tona and Gerb, Aunt Tina and Uncle Mark and cousins Mckayla, Mariah, and Alayna were all there. It was really great to get everyone together at the same table. Arlo was a little stunned at first to be surrounded by so much family all at once. He warmed up, then, dumped his water out on the floor.

Mariah and Alayna stay at Grandpa Augusta's with us and played with Arlo until bedtime. And, right he woke, they were there to play for a few more hours. They all seemed to have a blast.

The reason we went was to pick up my Dad's old Lazyboy that we had refurbished. Hopefully we are creating a family heirloom.

The drive home wasn't the greatest, but when we were passing through Rock Creek Park on the way home, Arlo said "Ohio fun."

For those of you who need a refresher

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Birthday Boy

Today is Arlo's 2nd birthday. Since he was born in the 7 o'clock hour, it seems fitting we are thinking about that day and writing about it here. We'll spare you the details - just think "he was on his way." Arlo woke up happy and excited today - smiling and hamming it up, climbing in bed with us for a family hug (his favorite!), and practicing his jumping skills and chatting me up as I am writing this.

We had a birthday party for him on Sunday with several of his good friends and their families - and despite the allergies, I made him a cake (wheat, eggs and dairy included - cause who would want to eat it otherwise!) with a chocolate layer and a coconut layer - he seemed to like it a lot ("Yum!").The kids played and ran through the yard and hollered up a storm at times and had a great time. Pictures will follow.

Now we head off to the Doctor's office for a 2 year old check up and hopefully that will be quick and easy. There's a little cake left from the party so he might get another round of a birthday free-for-all with the cake and ice cream before we hose him off for the night (the mess of the frosting does seem to require a hose for cleaning!) . We are so lucky to have such a great son - Arlo Franklin Augusta - we love you!! Happy Birthday! xo, Mom + Dad