often. One of my best girlfriends since college, Tara, and her family live in Ohio, but find themselves in Chicago from time to time. A few weekends ago, they were in town and we had a really fun morning playdate. Ella and Cassidy were born weeks apart and are both busy 2-year olds! We adore Ella! She is confident and chatty and such a little sweetheart.
Gavin and Brady were also born weeks apart, and they spent the playdate doing joint tummy-time. Brady is adorable. He's got Gavin beat with his size - he's 10 weeks old in this photo, while Gavin is 4 months. (He had quite the head start, weighing 11+ pounds at birth! Go Brady go!) Tara and I, along with two other close friends, Jamie and Meg, have planned a Fall reunion with all of our families (8 adults, 4 toddlers, 3 infants, and Jamie with one on the way!). We'll be spending a long weekend at a log cabin in Brown County, IN. I can't wait!We also got to visit with Erik's great friend from high school, Kai, and his wife Angelina and their new twin daughters. Kai and Angelina spent 5 years living in
Hawaii, and last summer moved down to Texas. But a family wedding brought them back to Chicago for a few days, and we all met up at Erik's parents' house in the western suburbs. Cassie got to watch Cooper tire himself out chasing the corn that hangs from a bungee cord in the Brown's backyard (usually meant for the squirrels!). The 
Bouchard twins, Charlotte and Aria, are little angels - hardly make a peep! And I'm wayyyy jealous, because they are sleeping through the night for their mom and dad (please teach Gavin, girls!). Here's a shot of Gavin with the little ladies. It's always so fun to catch up with old friends!
