Our trip to Chicago

We just got back from a whirlwind trip to Tennessee and Chicago. Chris had some research accepted for presentation at the American Urology Association meeting in Chicago. So Kate and I went to Nashville for a few days and then met up with Chris in Chicago. The weather didn't cooperate very well, but we still had a good time. Kate enjoyed the stroller rides when we were able to get out of the hotel. But most of all, she LOVED the pool. We suspected this with all the fun she has at bathtime. It will be so much fun to take her to the beach in a couple of weeks! Enjoy the pics. We'll talk again soon.

Windy City Baby!

Across the street and lake from the hotel

All dressed up for dinner...

Maybe I'll take a nap first!

Ready for my first dip in the pool!

This is great!

Kate is soooo big!

Having fun with Kendra!

Bye from Chicago!

Good times in Tennessee

Kate on the piano

Kate and I just spent time in Tennessee for a few days. I ran (or attempted to run) the country music half marathon with Sarah and Emily. It was a beautiful, sunny, HOT day! It definitely wasn't my best but we still had a great time. Kate had a blast. Aunt Rachel came down from Cincinnati for a visit. She got to ride horses for the first time. It was a fun time. Enjoy the pics!

Beautiful girls...Kate and Aunt Emily

Poppa putting little Kate on that really BIG horse!

Kate with her Aunt Rachel

Kate walking on the grass...not used to seeing this in Minnesota!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! We just got back from a fun weekend in Kansas City. We visited with Nannie, Pappy, Aunt Rachel and her friends Sarah and Morgan, Sissy, Weenie, Aunt Susan, Stephanie, Sara, Aunt Judy, Uncle Bob, Pop, Grandma, Uncle Michael, Mary Helen, Deano, Alyson, Greg, Jim and Emily, and the Galloways. We also introduced Kate to the folks at KC Eye Clinic and she finally got to meet our dear friend Harriet! Can you tell we had a very busy weekend!?!? Luckily our little angel was laid back and took it all in stride. She had a visit from the Easter Bunny and got some nice new toys. Here are some pictures to enjoy. Hope you all had a happy Easter.

Love,

Chris, Allison and Kate

Kate on Easter morning
My first bite of cookie!
Exploring Nannie and Pappy's house

All dressed up, but soooo tired!

My pretty Easter dress

Playing with her new bunny

Hanging out with Sissy

Pappy is so funny!