minnie + donald.

i think owen's favorite part of our trip was getting to meet all of the disney characters at breakfast + dinner. he just loved to give each one a hug (and sometimes a little kiss on the nose or cheek)... i can't tell you how many times i'd hear him say, "one more time." seriously, the sweetest thing!

blast off with the little einsteins.

owen meets quincy + leo at disney's hollywood studios...

the magic kingdom.

indiana beach '09.

just a few photos from our trip to indiana beach. thanks for the fantastic day, great grandma ann!

and just for fun, here is a link to our '08 trip... i can't believe how different the boys look in those little boats.

one burger, please!

last sunday, we took our annual summer trip up to new buffalo, michigan. and of course, we had to stop at redamaks to enjoy a burger. but even better, we found this awesome store called i love toy trains! i'm sure we'll be frequent visitors.

the lincoln park zoo.

last friday, we spent the day celebrating our fifth anniversary at the lincoln park zoo. and not surprisingly, the o.bug's favorite part was the train ride. (although, he did seem to enjoy watching the gorillas. and he was pretty excited about petting the goats.) it certainly was a fantastic day for this little family!

the robot arm...

as we so lovingly refer to it.