3 Year Old Preschool Graduation Weekend!

Kyle finished up his first year of preschool with an all school picnic on Thursday, May 19th. It was a picture perfect day. Both Chris and I took off work, and enjoyed hours of sunshine with the boys. Kyle also attended his school friend - Jack's - 4th birthday party at JumpZone on Saturday. Brody, Griffin, and Jackson were at the party, as well. The boys had an absolute blast.

Kyle and Brody

Hilary Clinton campaigned in Park Ridge on 5/19. My dad and the former First Lady at a past fundraiser.

"Let's celebrate today." That was your motto, every day. From dunking sweet baked goods into your coffee to playing games for hours on end, you taught me that every day should be fun. Well, today was fun. Today we celebrated. Happy Birthday, Gramma! My heart thinks of you always.

First ice cream truck sighting of the season.

My loot from the Park Ridge plant sale.

Thanksgiving Weekend!

The Bean

Macy's "Peanut Movie" Windows

Maggie Daley Park

O Christmas Tree

Black Friday shopping is exhausting.

U of I vs. Northwestern at Soldier Field.

Illini Fans. And cousins.

Hiking with my boy.

Summer Cold Virus

Two weeks ago, Kyle was really sick (104 temp and sore throat) with what ended being some sort of virus. As soon as he got better, I took over. I haven't had a fever, but my throat has been sore for over a week. I finally went to see my doctor yesterday, and she told me to drink plenty of tea, gargle, cough drops, etc. (simple home remedies). Last night, while watching the season finally of the Bachelorette, I took her advice and had plenty of decaffinated tea in one of my gramma's old Swedish mugs - one of my favorites! Warmed me right up :)

This morning we entered Kyle in a hospital photo contest. Contestants need to post pictures of their child with their favorite get well pal. Winners are rewarded with a zoo membership. Check out Kyle with his Big Baby, Little Baby, and Go Illini blanket. We'll see what happens.

Vote Daily through 8/22: http://www.advocatechildrenshospital.com/ach/getwellpals/

Road Trip 2014!

On the way down, we ran into the Oscar Mayer Car. Chris was thrilled.

We stopped to eat at a Burger King with a Play Zone.

Kyle went up by himself ...

Then he got a little stuck somewhere near the slide, and Chris had to come rescue him :)

Lounging at the hotel before bed.

Lunch at U of I on the way home ..

Babies and Barnelli's!

Saturday night, we met our good friends - Liz, Dave, and Amy - up for dinner at a Portillos/Barnelli's restaurant. This was the first time I'd seen Liz and Dave since March! Oh boy has their little boy - Thomas (2.5) - grown since then. Not only has Thomas grown taller and wiser since March, he has also grown into his very important role as big brother. This was the first time we had the pleasure of meeting the newest addition to their family - a little girl, Abby, born June 23rd. It was so nice to see them. I wish we could do it more often :)