Noooooo!

From playground summer 2009

From playground summer 2009

Enjoying a summer weekend

We've had really nice weather in Chicago which has given us opportunities to do a lot of outdoor activities. We went to the playground where Zoë loves to go on the slide, ride the swing and sit on the elephant.

From playground summer 2009

From playground summer 2009

From playground summer 2009

Zoë also has a bruised cheek from falling on the steps outside and falling off the couch (both on the same cheek).

From playground summer 2009

Another tantrum

A recent tantrum in the household.

Bridal shower

Zoë and Lisa attended the bridal shower of our friends Geoff and Ali this weekend. Zoë is the flower girl so Lisa and I have been lucky to be invited to their wedding events by association. Zoë particularly enjoyed pasta and chocolate cake though most ended on her face.

March!

July 4 weekend

Independence Day was rainy in Chicago. We had a non-traditional celebration. While Lisa cooked dinner, Zoë and I went for a walk in the rain.

From Independence Day

From Independence Day

Afterwards, we had delicious Vietnamese pho and basil infused limeade for dinner.

From Independence Day

From Independence Day

Sushi!

We met up with our friends Gelane and Helena for sushi out our favorite local sushi restaurant, Toro. Gelane and I went to med school together and also ended up in the same pediatric residency program. She will be leaving for Africa in a few weeks to work at an HIV clinic for the next 2 years.