Sleeping Soundly

Parker, Iris and Tia are enjoying all of their paints and markers at the art table. They love making pictures and BIG MESSES!

Nope, she is not praying....Tia is wiped out from a day playing outside and swimming at the pool. Even with Parker and Iris dancing around and making plenty of noise she still gave into the Sandman.

Busy Days

Here is Parker on his last day of school at his beach party. His teacher is holding her new baby. Parker is talking about when he goes to school again and doesn't realize it is over and next year will be a whole new adventure for him.

Here we are at the Museum of Science and Industry with our friends Ryan and Matthew. We had lots of fun seeing all kinds of new things. Parker really enjoyed the submarine area. Iris enjoyed being in the big airplane and climbing on the train. They all enjoyed seeing their own Gravitron Top being made and following it down the assembly line.

A rainy day calls for a special day out to Parker's favorite place....Chuck E. Cheese. We had lots of fun, used lots of tokens, got a few tickets and cashed them in for our favorite treat...candy! Here we are with our friends, Katelyn and Sean (who we see all of the time and act like siblings sometimes).

Our Dancing Stars

Iris enjoyed her end of the year school picnic with her friends. It was a bit cold for popsicles but the kids didn't mind.

Happy Birthday to the Best Daddy...the kids were so excited to help decorate the cake and sing Happy Birthday to Daddy.

Our dancing stars....Parker had to be bribed to go on stage (and not cry) with a stop at 7-11 for gum and a slurpie after the show. He did a great job and Iris was a natural up there. Hopefully we will get the video up on the web soon. It brought tears to my eyes watching them up on stage and a Great Big Smile!!! Tia is excited to get a turn next year.

Happy Memorial Day

We've had a fun few days. Parker and Iris had lots of fun playing in a big box from a recent package. Everyone always enjoys licking the beaters while Mommy is baking. We all went to the Shedd Aquarium on Saturday, and we were excited to see the new Oceanarium. We also really enjoyed the Memorial Day Parade...the candy was the favorite part. We are so excited that summer is here and we've made our first trip to the pool already...we are ready for hot, sunny weather everyday!

Visiting the Children's Garden at the Arboretum

We were so thrilled to hit 70 degrees today --and were extra lucky we were on spring break. We spent a long time in the Children's Garden at the Morton Arboretum. The kids loved exploring, playing hide and seek and most of all...getting wet. We went to the zoo yesterday and ran around a lot. The animals were very active so the kids really enjoyed watching them.

The Sports begin.....Parker's first T-ball practice

Parker is part of the Mariners team for T-ball this year, through Elmhurst Youth Baseball. He is on the team with his friend, Katelyn, and our neighbors too. He did a great job his first practice and we are all excited about the first game. He was so excited to get his uniform at the end of practice and gave me a big smile. We also signed him up for Soccer which starts in the fall. Mike's next question was when are basketball sign ups?

Easter Egg Hunt

The top 2 pictures are at the Easter Egg Hunt with friends. Parker's friend, Katelyn, was over for a playdate and we colored Easter eggs (the kids favorite thing to do)...it is amazing how quickly 24 eggs are done! The last picture is with Mr. Singer and our friends over for music class. the kids really enjoy the hour. We are all excited about the Easter Bunny coming to visist and wondering where he is going to hide our eggs and baskets...and what will be inside. Happy Easter!