surprise!

I (Jane) flew out to Chicago this past weekend to surprise my dear friend, Lydia.  Her family was throwing her a baby shower, so when I found a great deal on a round-trip ticket, I jumped at the chance to be there.

Can't wait until they are a wee family of three - so fun!

 Another fun part of the weekend was to be in town to celebrate Lita's birthday - so, I surprised her as well.  Lots of fun snuggles with Eliza Wren were had by several of the Petersons' clan.

I was also able to spend some sweet time with Erik's brother, David, and his lovely bride-to-be, Carmen.  We'll see them next during their wedding festivities this June!

Eliza Wren loved being at Grandpa and Grandma's house - so much space to crawl around in, fun cabinet doors to play with, and a wee chair just her size.

Chicago Trip: #3 - family time!!

We had lots of time to hang out with family during the 5 days we were in the Chicago suburbs.  Meredith played with all her aunts and uncles, grandparents, two great aunts and a great uncle.  

It was a full week!

Aunt Aleksa and Meredith made up a super fun and energetic peek-a-boo ball game

One....Two...Three with Grandma and Daddy!

Lots of special snuggles with Auntie Lita and the perk of viewing photos of her cat Max on her phone whenever Meredith said, "Kiiiittttttyyyyy?"

Erik and David had an arm wrestling contest.  I had to take Meredith out of the room because she thought her Daddy was in pain and she began wailing! :(

Special back rubs and snuggles from Uncle Bruno

Jane was able to squeeze in a girlie afternoon for chocolate milkshakes and pedicures! ooooo-la-la!

Smith Playhouse

Erik and Auntie Lita took Meredith to the Smith Playhouse in Philadelphia this past weekend.

She loved it!

Lots of serious playtime...

(as you can tell by her expression in all of these photos!)

Auntie Lita

Auntie Lita has been visiting with us this week - fun times all around!

Thanksgiving was a beautiful day here - so before the festivities began Erik, Lita and Meredith had some playtime at the park down the street. :)

Auntie Lita's Visit!

This week Erik's sister visited us from Chicago. We had a GREAT time with her and lots of play time for MJ with her Auntie Lita. :) We tried to give Lita lots of rest and recop time, since she recently had back surgery. She said that she just needed "play therapy" - so, she and MJ had all the excuses to giggle together for hours!

yes, the onesie says "my auntie is awesome" - guess who bought that?!?!?! ;-)

SO much FUN!

Lita tried to take a stow away with her on Friday morning! But, she was caught in the act. :)

Thanks for coming, Lita! Please come again soon!!!!