did i tell you about our thanksgiving?

It was fantastic...again! Thanksgiving in Oak Park for the second year in a row. Third annual Ierardi/Bell Thanksgiving!!!

Pit stop at the Oasis on the way to Chicago

 We attempted to get a photo of the boys to re-create last's year's!

Thanksgiving 2011, Owen and Julian

Thanksgiving, 2012, Owen and Julian

We still can't get a good picture, but for different reasons! My what a difference a year makes!

And for fun, here's Thanksgiving 2010 - no babies, but I was pregnant with Owen!

it's been awhile...

It's been awhile. I'll do some updates.


We had some work done on the house...

And we've been doing some work of our own!

Should I even bother saying, "Don't mind the mess"?

growth spurt perhaps?

Owen's dinner tonight (in two parts):

2 (adult) handfuls of blueberries and raspberries
5 ravioli (not full sized)
Cheddar Cheese
Yogurt
Entire banana (not a small one)
3/4 applesauce pouch

Today he also ate a full breakfast and lunch (that included, but was not limited to, an entire slice of peanut butter toast, broccoli and mac & cheese) plus two snacks and a couple sippy cups' worth of milk.

Leads me to believe he's growing...and we're in serious trouble when he hits puberty.

building in

Dave's getting there - all cabinets installed!

teeth

This is how I brush Owen's teeth! Immediately after his bath I lay him down and we see "eeeeeeehh" and I brush. Quickly!

Playground

At least someone's having fun!

fall photo dump

Random shots from Owen's 14th and 15th months!

Playing in the leaves 

Petting Sam

Grocery shopping

Hanging out with friends

Riding in the wheelbarrow

Helping pick up sticks

Leaf!

Grove Park Inn, Asheville

New England Aquarium, Boston

Boston Harbor

Boston Harbor

Tailgating at home

Helping with leaves

Game Day! Can you find Owen?

Dinner at our favorite - Brasserie V!