It's actually been nice making meals again and actually getting to use our fridge that we bought last spring.  That's until she gets sick of the kids favorites every few weeks. This time I made kaiserchmarren  for the first time in ages. Our old realtor and friend Connie was hosting an open house not too far from us. I see this house every time we pass it while on 35W and have always wanted to see inside.  These Healy houses are something else. I can't imagine maintaining all that ornate woodwork inside and out. Theo tagged along and got a cookie to bat. While all the details are amazing, it makes me appreciate our more simple home.  Wooh. Was worried she was going to say she wants to live in one of these crazy victorians. The owners of this house really took care of it all these years, I hope they find someone that is also devoted.  To get Theo to come along with us we promised him paletas.  That's Mexican popsicles for those not in the know. We'd n...

Yoga before breakfast.  These kids and standing on tables and counters... Brooke and Meadow were out and about, so I sent over a picture of our stair railings. We need to add a couple to our 3rd floor. I spent the rest of the day painting the back of the house. Meanwhile, Meadow and I had a bunch of errands to run. First, the library.  I'm making our Halloween costumes this year based on a pattern that my mom never used in the 90's.  We stopped at our favorite fabric store: S.R. Harris .  We stumbled across this fabric. Should have made a pillow with it.  Meadow just loves this place and looking at all the fabrics.  The rest of the things I needed was at Joann's Fabrics. We also need some frames for a few posters that we want to hang up.  Prints. Much fancier than posters. Then Scott asked me to pick up some things from Menards.  Our yard is going to be so beautiful in the spring.  One of these years we need to buy some of these monstrosities...

  We had unusual summer temps in early spring this week. I thought we'd have snow piles until mid May but everything melted this week.  I guess it was time to take a look at the gardens.   Meadow set up her fairy garden.  Oh hey they did actually come back and take our old boiler. No more lawn ornament.   

After our bus ride and a long cab ride we made it to our third and final airbnb in Coyoacan. Well, just across the highway from Coyoacan .

While planning our Mexico trip Scott discovered a city "nearby" that he said looked cool. He originally told me it was like an hour away.  I think I said a few hours away, but maybe. Except when we got our bus tickets it was actually 6 hours.  Sometimes you need to take a journey for a good adventure. Or something. We picked up this model bus for Theo at the bus station. Also he's claimed the Frida backpack.

Day 1 After saving up for a few years we were finally ready to take a real family vacation. Our original plan was to rent a camper van in San Diego and drive down into Baja California. When we couldn't find any rental places that allow you to cross the border we decided on Mexico City.

The other day Scott said, "Are we doing anything for our Anniversary?" I had honestly forgotten about it. We decided to skip finding a sitter last minute and have a day together instead. Also, we kind of like doing things as a family. Is that so wrong? Maybe we'll change our minds when the next kid comes around. I feel like I see Scott all the time so I don't ever feel the need to go out on dates. I'd rather go out with friends on a group date.  Brooke's been in charge of breakfasts for most of the last year or two, but our annual crepe breakfast means that I'm in charge of breakfast for one day. Apple crepes, our anniversary tradition. We had plans to go apple picking today anyway. This year I chose the Fall Harvest Orchard . It would be a perfect starting point for our day west of the cities. On the way in Meadow shouted out every color flag. When we arrived I asked Meadow if she wanted to see the animals or go in the c...