YAY Animals!

Mallory loves to say 'YAY Animals!' - we're pretty sure she has yet to meet a furry friend she doesn't like.  She loves playing w/ her A-Z Animal cards and they've been great in teaching her ABCs

Fall Fun

Pics from our annual visit to Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch (see Mallory's video feeding giraffes), pumpkin patch in Lowell, IN and Halloween festivities.

Since Mallory loves horses (see first pic), she was a lil Equestrian for Halloween this year. 

Mal & Daddy Date Nights

When Mommy goes to bookclub, Mallory & Pat usually head to the Salt & Pepper Diner for breakfast for dinner.  I don't know what they are watching but they look enthralled. 

More airplane watching too.

Mal's First Time at Wrigley

The fall is a great time to visit Wrigley since the Cubs aren't (usually/ever) in the running for the playoffs and you can get great prices on tickets and it isn't too crowded so we decided to take Mallory to her first Cubs game!  We arrived in time for batting practice and enjoyed all the treats to keep her amused - ended up having a great night and staying until the 4th inning.  It was a beautiful night and I think Mallory had the most fun spotting airplanes in the sky.  She got her own certificate from the Cubs for attending her first game.

Summer 2013

This summer truly flew by in a good way w/ trips to the beach, Lake Michigan & Long Lake with friends and our annual trip to Wawasee.  Mallory stayed busy with Lil Kickers soccer every weekend and Pat's kickball team went to the championships!  Megan had a great summer - taking it easy in preparation for Baby Girl Melson #2 due around Thanksgiving!

Family Pic at Long Lake, MI

 

Eating sand at Montrose Beach

 

Watching the sea lions at Lincoln Park Zoo

 

Rings at the Little Gym

 

Teaching Finley to swim at Lake Wawasee

 

 

Family photo - Johnson's Bay, Lake Wawasee

 

Little Gym - Shawn Johnson, eat your heart out!

 

 

Introducing Finley!

The Melsons have a new addition - Mini Goldendoodle Finley Mac!  He's a sweet lil puppy and Mallory's new bff! 

Spring is here!

After a loooooooooong winter it's finally Spring in Chicago!  The Melsons are making the most of it - walks to the park, Opening Day at Wrigley Field, yardwork (EEK) & lots of sidewalk chalk & bubbles for Mallory!  Mallory is now 22 mos - crazy how time has flown!  She keeps busy w/ Swim Lessons (she's a fish!), Music class (she's a dancer too) & coloring.  She's been learning her letters and likes to count the steps in our house to practice her numbers.