Eizabeth's birthday part 2

We continued to celebrate Elizabeth's birthday in Hudson, where Steve's good friend, Tracy lives. We had a wonderful evening; the girls made kabobs, yummy potatoes and salad and she got Elizabeth's favorite cupcakes, red velvet. Two of her good friends, Raiana and Haley, from school went for the weekend. There was a bonfire with smores after dark; it seemed to be a wonderful weekend for everyone.

This is Tracy's daughter, Meredith. She is the same age as Elizabeth.

Girls doing what girls do, while Jake looks on.

More birthday pictures

Tracy's house is on a small lake. There is even a kayak that Jacob loves using.

The backyard is all set up for the evening bonfire and "smores".

Fall in Hudson is beautiful!

Even Sochi is ready for the party to begin.

October colors in Ohio

Not much explanation is needed here. It's fall; it's colorful; and it's Ohio.

Teenager in the house

Elizabeth turned 13 on October 12. We celebrated by going to dinner at one of her favorite places, Hartville Kitchen.

We came back to our house for cake and presents. Elizabeth had help opening her gifts from Brook.

I think her favorite gift was money from her Daddy.

Here is Steve with Brook's mommy.

Chagrin Falls

We've been having beautiful fall weekends. It's a perfect time to visit little hamlets like Chagrin Falls.