The Last Day in Ohio With Aria, Daniele and Sofia

 We decided to take a ride through the valley with the kids on their last day in town.  It was still a cold day with snow on the ground and Sofia enjoyed the visit to the Nature Center

 I love how she walks with her hands in her pockets

 Look Sofia climb in the turtle like mommy

 or not

 More shopping adventures at Marc's

 A quiet evening with family on their last night

 Cousin Terry visits us

Time to say goodbye. What a great visit we had with the kids.

Side Trips and Continued Family Adventures

The family touring continued on Thursday March 16th with many adventures. 
We stopped at Smuckers Jam gift store. This was a favorite shopping stop for Lucy and Nate, Mike's parents.  

 Sofia found a friend she adored

 Then we drove to Amish Country and stayed for the livestock auction in Kidron Ohio

 Visited the famous hardware store called Lehman's

 There was an amazing wood carver exhibit

 We drove back to Lakewood for an early dinner at Barroco's

 Lots of fun cocktails there

 Back at home later cousin Diane visits us

 Always room for dessert from grandpa Mike

 Sofia loves her cousin Rex

Wonderful family time. Aunt Fifi says goodbye to Rex who leaves in the morning.