Pigtails! On Maya! Really!

Locks of fun!
South Bend Chocolate Company!

Our Trip to Spain (not!) Spanish Restaurant

Valparaiso boasts of having the only Spanish restaurant in Indiana. We went for lunch and it was awesome! I'd been there years ago and wasn't impressed but I don't know why. This time it was beautiful, the food was incredible, the owner so friendly (he gave Maya a popsicle!). I had gazpacho, one of my favorites. Maya had Orangina. We grownups had a pitcher of Sangria. We listened to Spanish music and enjoyed the ambiance.

Remember when dandelions were fun?

Penny's

Maya can now - order her own beverage; order her own meal; and pay the check! Now we just have to work on having her use her own money :)

CWC Fashion Show

The things I let Janet Will talk me into :)

Popalanos

Perhaps we're rushing the outside eating just a bit.....

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Grandma wanted to celebrate her birthday on Mother's Day, but we couldn't let the day go by without some cake! Happy Birthday, Mom!

PERFECT Day

We had perfect weather - Yippppeeeeeee, it's spring!

The grass is so green and the sun is so bright. Nate came over to play with Maya and they had a blast. Liz and Char joined us for an impromptu hot dog picnic.....ah, what a perfect day.

Lunch and Shopping

Grandma and Grandpa Vanenture Day returns......

We went to Isla Morada and then to the Pandora store. We were a little early for our May charms, but we couldn't wait! Grandma picked out her Birthday and Mother's Day presents :)

Eating Lemon Ice with Grandpa

Getting ready to garden with Daddy

Putting the tomato and green pepper seedlings into individual containers. They're growing!

Saturday in the City

Waiting for the train......



Singing to Lambie so "she won't be scared"...



The Walnut Room


Field's Special - tastes good, looks gross!



Maya having her Macaroni and Cheese



Making tissue paper flowers



Getting a balloon "wand"


A bit (ha, ALOT) scared of the Smurfs



A butterfly balloon hat!


Riding home on the train

Grandma, Maya and I took the train downtown to see the Macy's Flower Show.

We had lunch in the Walnut Room where beautiful flowers took the place of the Christmas tree in the center of the atrium.

Macy's Flower Show - Family Fun Day
Come explore the Wonderful World of Worms as staffers from the University of Illinois Extension provide a hands-on learning experience for children of all ages. In celebration of Macy's Flower Show, kids will learn the basics of worm composting, including learning about Red Wigglers, one of nature's best recyclers, the science behind composting and viewing a worm's anatomy under a microscope. The fun continues with a special appearance from Smurf and Smurfette, who will be on-hand to take photos with the kids. Plus, enjoy face painting, balloon artistry and craft stations creating colored paper mosaics and tissue flowers.
Macy's on State Street - 5th Floor, Children's Department

Liberty Zone

We met Brynn and Deb at Liberty Zone and then on to Ronald Donald's for lunch!

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