Meatballs at the Danish Home

Yesterday afternoon, Kyle and I headed over to the Danish Home in Norwood Park for their annual meatball luncheon and craft fair. We met up with GG, Auntie Robo, and Grandma and Grandpa P. The meatballs were just delicious. After lunch, we hung out in GG's apartment where Kyle did a little tummy time and watched the Bears' game. They defeated the Titans 51-20.

Go Bears ;)

Hot Chocolate Run!

Uncle Kevin, Cousins Sarah and Matt, and, as we found out later, Auntie Jan and Uncle Mike, all ran the famously delicious Hot Chocolate Run in downtown Chicago yesterday morning. We wanted to go cheer them on, but it was so early in the morning - and pretty chilly as well - so we decided to make them a sign and send them our good thoughts from the comfort of our own home. Way to go guys ... We're so proud ;)

First Solids!

Saturday night was a big milestone in Kyle's life. It was his first attempt at eating solid food. Yay Ky ;) He really got a kick out of sitting in his high chair at the kitchen table. Normally we just have him in his bouncy seat next to the table, but since that is so low to the ground, I think he really loved being eye level with us for a change. I mixed up a tablespoon of rice cereal with his milk, and as soon as Kyle saw the rubber spoon coming toward his mouth, he grabbed at it and pulled it in as quickly as he could. Of course the milk splashed everywhere, but he did manage to get a lot of it in his tummy, as well. Kyle's been watching us use silverware for a while now, so I think he has some idea of what it's used for, but it's definitely a learning process. He did great though, and when we tried it again Sunday night, even less ended up all over him, so I think we're making progress already ;) It's really wonderful to watch him learn new things.

Uncle Danny

Saturday afternoon we got dressed up and headed over to Auntie Donna's to remember Uncle Danny. We had a few laughs over some old home videos from the late 80s and early 90s and enjoyed some delicious beef and chicken. We'll miss you Uncle Danny. God Bless.

Chillin' with Daddy ;)

One night last week, while I was on the phone catching up with a good friend of mine, I could hear Kyle start screaming and screaming in the other room. It sounded like an upset tummy issue. Good thing Daddy was there to save the day! When my call wrapped up, I came out into the living room to the two of them snuggling in our comfy cozy recliner chair. Looks like someone's tummy is all better ;)

Tummy Time!

Happy Halloween!

After a busy morning visiting some of Mommy's coworkers and admiring all of the cool kid costumes at school, Kyle and I went home for a quick breather before heading back out for an even busier night of trick-or-treating at Boo and Dzia's, Grandma and Grandpa A's, and Grandma and Grandpa P's. Needless to say, our little giraffe is wiped out!

Happy Halloween, Everyone!