Visitors

We have been lucky to have so many family and friends come in to see our Izzy, which has also given us a chance to catch up with out of town family. Poppie and Grandma Lori have both been for a visit already. When Poppie came in we took the girls to the zoo (I think that's Izzy's first official outing) and went to Pitt's graduation ceremony. Sweet Audi says that Poppie is "my friend". Grandma Lori has also flown in and is staying for a couple of weeks. She has been a huge help to have with two little ones! She's visiting with her brothers over the weekend, but we can't wait see her again on Monday. So far we have been to Kennywood, the pool, and out to Pamela's diner. I see some shopping in our future. Aunt Cate drove in and was able to visit for a couple of days. We met up with Aunt Nellie and Easton in Oakland to ride the carousel and play in Shenley Park (which has an awesome playground for kids). Cate and I were also able to sneak away to Mad Mex for dinner. As always, we loved everyone's visits. Come again soon!! My only excuse for not taking more pictures during everyone's visit is my hands were full:)
Audi with Aunt Cate...all smiles:)
Grandma Lori and Izzy. It must be love...

Kennywood

We went to Miles' company picnic at Kennywood last Sunday. It was the second time Audi was able to go on the rides in Kiddieland. It was a successful day, and I really think she enjoyed her time at the park. I see a few more years of Kiddieland i our future before we are able to hit up all the bigger rides!
Audi won herself the Sponge Bob Square Pants stuffed prize!! On the last throw she was able to toss the ball into the only red floating cup. It was the perfect way to end the day.
Grandma Lori and Audi on the cars. They were both smiling after this ride!
Izzy the trooper baby. She hung out in her stoller all afternoon. What a sweet baby!
Audi loves the carosel, which is funny because last year she was terror-stricken whenever we went on them. My little goose is growing up too fast.

Graduation!!

About a week after the arrival of Izzy I officially graduated from the Family Nurse Practitioner program. We celebrated by going out to India Garden before the graduation ceremony with our Dowiak clan, Grammie, Papa, and Poppie. I checked for my final grades (which have been posted) so I'm free and clear! There's some paper work that needs to be compleated by the school involving transcipts and such before I can sit for the national exam. I don't have any pictures of the actual night...so here are pictures of Audi and Izzy instead!
Fingerpainting in the kitchen.

Our girls!!