Parade the Circle - 2013

Every year, I am more impressed with Parade the Circle. This year was no different. The folks at University Circle continue to outdo themselves with fabulous costumes, floats, puppets and entertainers. We are very lucky to have such an amazing cultural display so close to home.

Eco-friendly Fishing - Each fish included a tip for being "green"

Going for a Hike

In early June, we went for a morning hike at Hinckley Reservation. We didn't see any buzzards, but we saw a hawk soaring overhead. Ainsley had fun climbing on all the HUGE rocks!

With a carving dated 1878

Mommy rolled down the hill

Ainsley's turn!

Hinckley Lake

Fun in May

Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend was a bit colder and rainier than we would have liked, but we made the best of it with lots of activities.

French Horn, donuts and coffee
Saturday morning, we heard a French Horn solo at Severance Hall. Hans Clebsch, a Horn player from the Cleveland Orchestra, put on a half-hour concert geared just for pre-school-aged children as part of PNC's Grow Up Great program. He played songs we recognized, like the Itsy Bitsy Spider and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, which brought a tear to Mommy's eye (so beautiful!). We also sang Row, Row, Row Your Boat in a round and learned how to buzz our lips like a French Horn player! 

Enjoying refreshments at Presti's after the concert

St. Anselm Festival

On Saturday evening, we went to the St. Anselm Festival. Once again, Ainsley loved the rides and the games. 

Ainsley made sand art

Memorial Day

We rode our bikes to the South Euclid Memorial Day parade this year. Ainsley liked the marching band and all the groups throwing candy the best.

At the park after the parade

My view during the ride

Trying out her new roller skates

Other Fun in May

Ainsley was invited to her friend Henry's birthday party at a local park.  Here's Ainsley playing in the sand with her friend Veronica.

Another birthday party we went to had a bounce house - Ainsley loved it! (Mommy & Daddy did, too!)

Playing in the Rain

Mother's Day
To celebrate Mother's Day, Ainsley & Mommy went to "Muffins with Mom" at daycare.  And on Saturday, we visited Chez Wills West, as Auntie Meg was in town!

Muffins with Mom

Mommy's Concert
Grandma & Papa Molnar came to visit in May to hear Mommy's concert with the Cleveland POPS Chorus.  That also included some quality time with Ainsley!

I'm the first one on the left in the front row of the Chorus!

Big Girl Bed

A few months ago, we started discussing Ainsley's transition from a crib to a big girl bed. I wasn't sure at first how she'd handle it, but she was clearly ready. She started by telling me she wanted a purple Rapunzel bed - let the sheet shopping commence!

The morning we decided to make the switch, Ainsley told Nathan, "Daddy, take apart my crib right now!  I don't want anyone to think I'm a baby!"

It's been about two weeks since we switched, and Ainsley loves her new bed. She had no problems adjusting and is excited to be growing up!

Mattress in place!

More Ainsley photography, as we moved furniture

Ainsley captured Daddy washing walls

Ainsley helped wipe down the mattress

On her new Rapunzel sheets!

Goodnight!

We also worked on the big girl potty that day...