This Cincinnati trip has been pretty wonderful thus far. This weekend is all about spending time with them and also learning a little bit about having a newborn. While Bo and I aren’t quite ready to have children yet I’m definitely at the point where I want to learn as much as possible through Amy’s experience. While I can’t feed him myself, he has been perfectly happy camping out in my lap sucking my thumb. 

In between diaper changes and feedings we’ve enjoyed plenty of time outside together as the weather was perfect last night and today!

Yesterday morning I ran 5 miles in their basement since it was raining outside. The convenience of having a treadmill in the house is so nice and makes working out so much easier. I started watching Nashville during my flight over so I enjoyed another episode while doing an interval run. Charlie, their American cocker spaniel, enjoyed licking my salt and hanging out with me while I planked after the run. After a morning of cuddles we took Parker out for his first mall walking adventure. Amy has a City Elite Baby Jogger stroller which is making her life so easy! Getting it in and out of the car and into the mall was easy and it made turns easily as we navigated through some stores. I had two items on my shopping list – a new summer swimsuit and a dress for an upcoming wedding. Luckily we had great luck shopping and were able to spend most of our time power walking through the mall versus shopping.

I can’t say enough great things about Everything But Water as the staff and selection was fabulous. Like most people, I don’t exactly love swimsuit shopping. I walked in yesterday and told them my budget along with my body shape, smaller up top than bottom. Within minutes they handed me this La Blanca swimsuit which fit wonderfully and looked great even on my very pale for me body.

When we got home from the mall the weather had turned for the better, allowing us to spend the rest of the afternoon and evening outside on the porch. The warm sunshine, gentle breeze, tortilla chips, guacamole, margaritas and beer were pretty much perfection. It wasn’t the beach but the next closest thing! Parker was a trooper while we relaxed on the porch, just chilling out in his vibrating swing.

We broke out the grill for dinner, a clear sign that warmer weather and Spring has arrived! Grilled chicken, zucchini, squash and roasted new potatoes paired with some tortilla chips and guacamole was a perfect warm weather dinner. Last night definitely made me wish that our home in Geneva had a porch or outdoor space for us to enjoy and grill out on a regular basis. At least we have the lake area within walking distance and many friends who have grills and porches to enjoy all Summer long!

Today we’re going to be outside most of the day taking in the sunshine and almost 80 degree weather! I’ll check in later to share our adventures! 

Your turn – What’s your favorite to grill in warmer months? Mine is definitely brined pork tenderloin rolled in herbs!