LONG POST ALERT: As much as we love to travel (and you know we LOVE to travel) life is pretty amazing right here in Philadelphia. The blog for 2018 wouldn’t be complete without recording some memorable moments from everyday life at home where we spend most of our time. 2018 was our first full year here and we are thankful for it!
Here are some photos from life in Philly that didn’t fit into the other blog entries:
Ringing in 2018 with Projjal and Hilary. Conrad went straight to bed after this was taken.
New Year’s Day 2018! Ready for the Mummers’ Parade at the Union League.
Standing outside for 30 seconds in single digit temps. Conrad was not pleased.
Right after Dada got home from a business trip. So sweet!
Conrad’s Baptism at Tenth Presbyterian Church
Family at Conrad’s Baptism
Party for the Market (Reading Terminal Market) 2018
Conrad’s first time eating spaghetti. It was a hit!
Checking out the Terracotta Warriors at the Franklin Institute
Just before Conrad’s (minor) surgery. Everything went great!
Snow on the first day of spring!
Philadelphia Zoo!
Conrad does not like the Easter Bunny. Honestly, I don’t blame him. This one is kind of creepy.
Lucy came for Easter! This was at the sunrise service in Rittenhouse Square.
Conrad loves his bunny! Thank you, Great and Papaw!
We taught Conrad how to toast. This is our favorite baby trick to date…
Story time at the Philadelphia City Institute (Free Library)
The whole gang in Kentucky for Kaitlyn and Matt’s wedding!
Megan’s bachelorette weekend in Virginia Wine Country
We went out to eat. A lot. 🙂
Family Photos! Photo credit: Berridge Photography
Outdoor Story Time!
Dada hung the moon!
We also spent a lot of time playing in fountains…
Finley (and her family) came to visit!
Music Monkey Jungle with Katie and Finn!
Our 10th Wedding Anniversary: Vetri Cucina. AMAZING.
Megan’s Bridal Shower in Washington, DC!
Mumsie came back to Philly on the train after the bridal shower and got into a fight with a Philadelphia sidewalk. The sidewalk won.
Conrad’s first (American) baseball game! Go Phillies!
We also spent a lot of time at the playground. The swing is the current favorite!
Celebrating the 4th of July where it all began!
Simple pleasure: watermelon 🙂
Roof wine after the baby goes to bed. Loving city life!
Swimming!
And more fountains…
No fear of water…
More swinging!
Conrad got into preschool! Spanish immersion preschool!
Post work fountain hopping!
Conrad learned to walk!
We picnicked at the Rodin Museum
Swam in the Logan Square Fountain
Shopped at Reading Terminal Market (frequently)
And played in the fountains some more.
Conrad got many haircuts (his hair grows freakishly fast)
What a beautiful hotel key mosaic!
One of our favorite movies live on stage at the Walnut Street Theater (the oldest theater in America)
My boys!
Being millennial parents…
More Music Monkey Jungle!
Boo at the Zoo 2018
I made Conrad’s costume! Not bad for a glass of wine and a glue gun 😉
So many cuddles…
First Day of School!
Trick or Treating in Society Hill
Doing our civic duty
We LOVE Miss Corliss!
Toddler attitude beginning to emerge…
Always learning what a big deal Wawa is in Philly. This was a street parade to celebrate a store opening
Decorating the Christmas Tree
Sending a letter to Santa…
…even though he is terrified by him.
Feliz Navidad!
2018 is in the books. Thankful for a great year with family and friends and getting to watch our little boy grow. Thanks so much for reading and keeping up with our family 🙂
Look out 2019, we are coming for you! Carpe Diem!
John and CB's Most Excellent Adventure 