Grandma Deidra and Goa

The night we flew home from Texas we met Grandma Deidra at the airport. The following morning I flew to France to meet Trevor and we vacationed in Cannes and Sicily for a week with out Otto. He didn't miss us for a second because he had his two favorite Grandmother's doting on him day and night! Grandma Deidra was the ring leader taking Otto to the park, indoor playground, children's museum, and buying him two really cool trucks from Costco. They watered the plants together and went on a lot of walks and played in the backyard and with his stroller. Otto was a different baby when we came home. He grew about a foot and knew so many new words-he was already really mimicking us quite a bit but he REALLY picked it up the week we were gone. His favorite word was "Owie." Grandma Deidra cut her hand and told Otto she had an owie and he still associates her with it. When we mention her name Otto says "owie" or-and this is the one we really love-he immitates her very sweet musical laugh. I love that when he thinks of his Grandma Deidra he thinks of laughter. I think it proves what a wonderful time they had together!

Chicago and Texas

I have been so slow in updating Otto's blog. I'm sorry!!! We were really busy in May. Otto, Goa, and I went to Illinois for a week came back to LA for two days then went to Texas for another week. Sadly we were never able to take Otto's 18 month duck photo but I have other cute photos to add. Illinois was great. We stayed with Karin, Peter, Aiden, and Gillian. Otto was pretty shy around everyone but i know he was happy to have the kids around. By the end of our stay he was calling Gillian "Gia" and following her around. We visited Goa's friends and family and Otto really enjoyed himself at their houses. We also took a 4 hour road trip up north to Ann Arbor, MI to visit the Riley's! we had a blast and Otto really loved hanging out with Asher, Felix, and Hazel. It's a kid's paradise up there! We played at a bunch of parks, went to the petting zoo, hung out with neighboorhood kids, and walked for ice cream. We rounded out our stay by meeting Trevor in Chicago on mother's day and had a ball taking in the sites of the city. Otto loved playing in the fountains at Millenium Park. Later we went to aunt Janine's and uncle Jim's for a wonderful birthday/mother's day dinner. Our whole trip was outstanding!
Next we were off to Houston for Stacy and Ryan's baby shower. The party was all time and Otto really enjoyed playing with all the kids. Stacy's neighbor has a golf cart and he generously let Otto, Goa, and I take it for a cruise around the neighborhood!!! I've never seen Otto happier! I have to get him one of his own. We had lots of fun at the playgroung in the mall and swimming in the pool and playing with the twin's toys. Cooper and Tucker are going to love their new home!