Saturday, August 16, 2008

August 16th


Last one from the lake!

Friday, August 15, 2008

August 15th

Thursday, August 14, 2008

August 14th


Nora looks much too grown!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

August 13th

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

August 12th


I love how they were both laying there with their chin in their hand...too cute!

Monday, August 11, 2008

August 11th

Sunday, August 10, 2008

August 10th


Pics from the lake will take all week, but since I haven't used my camera since then...it'll have to do!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

August 9th


I have major lens envy!

Thursday, August 7, 2008

August 7th



We got to visit briefly with Glenna & fam at the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

August 2nd


One last one from Great America...this is the photo of us all on the Loggers Run. I was determined to get a picture of all 5 of us together somehow, and this just happened to turn out pretty funny! I was screaming my head off, even though I knew it would take a picture and was planning to smile pretty. Hahaha!!! But the BEST part is the look in Gina's face! I believe you call that "the fear of God!" Poor baby, but she loved it, and if the line wasn't an hour and a half long, I bet we would have gone again!

Friday, August 1, 2008

August 1st


Here is another from Great America. I took this right before we left, the kids loved seeing the park lit up at night. Unfortunately, I dropped the camera at some point during the day and my auto-focus stopped working. Not a problem, I can manually focus USUALLY, but I think my eyes were so tired, and it being dark and all...I muffed this one. But it looks pretty anyway, and I guess it will have to do!

Thursday, July 31, 2008

July 31st


I took the kids to Great America today, thanks to the free tickets from Grandma - hooray for reading programs! We are SO excited to do this again next year.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

July 24th


Low light shot in front of the stage after a performance...I likee!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

July 22nd




Monday, July 21, 2008

July 21st





Opening Day/Night!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

July 19th


The Brook had a "Back in the Day" reunion, it was nice to see some old friends and get caught up.

Friday, July 18, 2008

July 18th


Jack & his "Shipoopie" dance partner on stage at Downtown Alive...can't wait to see the whole play next week!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

July 17th


Not sure whose glasses Nora was trying on, but I know all those beer bottles did NOT belong to her!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

July 16th


This is me & Ryan, he had a good snooze while I was holding him.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

July 15th


Matt & the boys

Monday, July 14, 2008

July 14th


I love my cousins.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

July 13th


My godchild Lindsey graduated high school, isn't she beautiful?

Saturday, July 12, 2008

July 12th

Friday, July 11, 2008

July 11th


Taking pictures while stamping is not as easy as you might think.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

July 8th


Another frog card, I just couldn't help myself!

Monday, July 7, 2008

July 7th


I'm stamping this week!

Sunday, July 6, 2008

July 6th


Roasting wienies at the lake!



And a bonus photo - swimming at the lake...yes, in a pool! Times they are a-changin', we didn't even have to walk down he hill! These kids are SPOILED!!!

Saturday, July 5, 2008

July 5th


We love Philips Park!

Friday, July 4, 2008

July 4th


We watched fireworks in Bolingbrook in front of a beautiful lake.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

July 3rd


Musical chairs - love those Carmie Expressions!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

July 2nd


Happy Birthday Carmella!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

June 29th


Nora is getting babysitting lessons and LOVES it!

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

June 25th


Can you tell the difference?

Monday, June 23, 2008

June 23rd


Again at the water park.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

June 22nd



On our way home from WI, we saw several rainbows, even a couple doubles!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

June 21st


Paws the Bear....late night pole dancing?

Friday, June 20, 2008

June 20th


Happy Birthday Glenna!

Thursday, June 19, 2008

June 19th


Polka Dot Retreat - somewhere in WI, very close to MN...footwear courtesy of Glenna! Toes from a nail place near the Archivers.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

June 18th


It's official! Gina is 7 today! Hooray!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

June 14th


Gina blowing out SEVEN candles!

Friday, June 13, 2008

June 13th


The kids enjoyed decorating for Gina's birthday party! Carmella made the sign, the rest of the kids (and some neighbors) made all the paper chains.