Pittsburgh!

Where are we going?  Clap, Clap, Clap!  To Pittsburgh!  

(Blake made this song up based on the song from Dora the Explorer)  

Most people would not think of Pittsburgh as their favorite place to visit but to Blake Pittsburgh is the coolest place on earth.  We drove there to meet our family because it is sort of halfway between Chicago and Providence.  Before we even got home from the trip Blake was asking if we were going back to Pittsburgh.  He loved playing with his cousins and all of the adults of course.  This trip was over three weeks ago and he still points out the window when we are driving around town asking if random buildings are Pittsburgh.  I think it is safe to say he can't wait to see you all again!

Somehow they all fit in this little kayak at the zoo

Claire finally got to get out of the stroller when we got to the aquarium part of the zoo.  

Matthew did a great job of holding her and she was loving it!

Olivia decided she needed to hold Blake

And then it was time to hold Baby Claire!

All the cousins watching the big fish!

Time for a little walking with the cousins and Aunt Katherine

Claire had a big smile for Uncle Ryan!

We went to the children's museum on another day.  Blake decided he was strong enough to pull Matthew all by himself......with a little help from dad.

Uncle Joe helping Blake.

Uncle Joe helping out again, everyone loves Uncle Joe!

These two were like two peas in a pod!  They loved playing together!

Many more adventures after this but I stopped taking pictures I guess, too much going on at once!  

The kids loved hanging out together and especially eating together at the Hofbrauhaus!  That was great for the adults as well, who knew Pittsburgh had a Hofbrauhaus?  

Thanks everyone for a great weekend!  We all had a blast!  See you again soon!