Sunday, May 31

Jen May 31, 2009

Today was nice enough to fill the baby pool and swim in it for the first time. He loved it. Then we took the dogs a bath outside. Juneau was a big baby about it though.

Maureen May 31, 2009

Playing with the broken hoop off of a tomato cage, waiting for dad to start a fire for marshmallow roasting

Molly May 31, 2009

Farrell had his birthday party today at Whirlyball. They had alot of fun.

Marla May 31, 2009

Dylan and Cole making a rubber band airplane from a kit. They are being silly for the camera.

Margie May 31, 2009

Remember that picture from Feb. 25? The scale read 158. It has taken me 3 months but I have finally made it into the 140's! 10 pounds in 3 months - maybe I'll have to do another picture in August to see if I can drop another 10.

Miranda May 31, 2009

We put a tree in our backyard today! Then had a cookout with the family! It was a nice day!

Saturday, May 30

Maureen May 30, 2009

Farrell ref'ing Annie's soccer game

Jen May 30, 2009


James looks so cute in his cubs gear and me and Joe bought Bags and played it with my dad. My dad did really good.

Molly May 30, 2009

We went to see UP today. I forgot to take a picture there. Besides Cole and Stephen, Marla, Farrell and I went. I thought it was cute.

Marla May 30, 2009

Cole and I went to see "Up" today with Molly and her boys. (It's a very, VERY good movie by the way) Here's Cole and Stephen playing around by the "Land of the Lost" advertisement at the theatre.

Margie May 30, 2009

Gross, I know. This is after scrubbing my hands. Today I tried to get the pool going (still a few more obstacles.) Had to screw closed a bunch of clamps. That mark in the middle of my hand is where the screwdriver slipped and stabbed me. Then I moved on to pulling weeds, pruning a rose bush (many thorns sticking me), and raking and sweeping up many leaves. My hands have had it! Guess I'll break out some lotion.

Miranda May 30, 2009

My mom and I went to visit Amanda, Jazmine and Grandma and Grandpa today....There was a car parked near their graves with a man sitting in a chair reading a book (the History of Batavia and he also had sunblock). As we were getting ready to leave, he asked us if we knew the girl on the headstone (pointing towards Amanda and Jaz). We said "yes" and then he told us how he and others had put flags out for Memorial day and that they were "touched" by her headstone. He also said he gave them a flag because he was so "touched." Telling the story here does not do justice to how sweet it was to have that man acknowledge Amanda and Jazmine....

Friday, May 29

Jen May 29, 2009

James loves his new cubs hat!

Molly May 29, 2009

Farrell as co-director for Godspell. He was in charge of lights and sound among other things. He did a great job and had fun!

Maureen May 29, 2009

At the Music Awards banquet tonight

Marla May 29, 2009


This is one of those days that I had a lot of photo options. I couldn't decide on just one so I am going to bend the "photo a day" idea and today you get two from me. Dylan got his hair cut and boy did he get his money's worth (I wish that I had a before photo) I think that it looks really good, he's not so sure. And, then Cole tried the Mentos in Coke trick. It was fun but the explosion lasted for only about 3 seconds.

Margie May 29, 2009

Miranda May 29, 2009


We used the new jogging stroller today....Gianni loved it! He was so funny...I don't think I got much running in because I had to keep stopping and taking pictures of him! : )

Thursday, May 28

Jen May 28, 2009


Today my friends can and visited me and James. Plus today James turned 10 months and I am 14 weeks along.

Molly May 28, 2009

Malcolm on Stephens homework. He can't possibly do it now. He would not want to disturb him. See how sad this makes Stephen?

Maureen May 28, 2009

After her last high school choir concert

Marla May 28, 2009

I got new candy for our candy dish (used to be Aunt Betty's candy dish). It was down to about 3 pieces of candy that no one wanted. I always like to fill it without letting anyone know...and then when they take the lid off they are surprised by the new treats.

Miranda May 28, 2009

Okay, this is not for you veggie lovers...But, I got all this meat at Jewel today! We are set for a month or more!

Margie May 28, 2009

Tonight was the 8th grade dinner dance.

Wednesday, May 27

Jen May 27, 2009

Tonight I watched so you think you can dance. I love watching this show!

Maureen May 27, 2009

Painting the pushcars that the Wolf Den dads made for the Pack. The boys will be racing them this Saturday and for years to come!

Molly May 27, 2009

And the fun just never stops.

Marla May 27, 2009

It's inventory time at the library. I really enjoy doing it (you just have to scan every book) but I have so much other stuff to get done before the end of the year that I rarely get time to do it. Although, I did spend almost all of my day today scanning books.

Margie May 27, 2009

Blah! It's been that kind of day all around.....

Miranda May 27, 2009

Ahh...I feel so much better! I got the whole house cleaned today.....it's been a while!

Tuesday, May 26

Maureen May 26, 2009

Maggie looking like she's got something to say...

Molly May 26, 2009

Stephen's first sports banquet. And his ribbon.

Jen May 26, 2009

Today we went out shopping at the mall after a long day I got James some toys from the disney store for being soo good. He loves Winnie the pooh and Tigger too!

Marla May 26, 2009

Dinner was from Panera tonight.

Margie May 26, 2009

Clint is Jesse's sponsor for Confimation. He came up tonight to attend practice with Jesse.

Miranda May 26, 2009


It was cool to get Gianni's social security card today!

Donna May 26, 2009

This, aparently, is why God invented beauty salons! The picture doesn't do justice to hard dark it is! What to do????

Monday, May 25

Maureen May 25, 2009

Going for a hike by Ferson Creek - just before the rain started to fall.

Jen May 25, 2009

Today we wanted to have a barbecue but the weather was awful outside so we stayed in and I made this blanket.

Margie May 25, 2009

Gabby & I went to a baby shower for Bonnie. I used to take care of Bonnie. And, Gabby spent the first 6 weeks of her life as a foster child in Bonnie's home. We found out yesterday that Gabby's very first name was Michelle!

Marla May 25, 2009

I spent the entire day today either in bed or on the couch. It's either a cold or allergies. I am totally congested. I just don't feel good.

Miranda May 25, 2009


We had high hopes to get lots done today and then have time to hang out...but, we really didn't get anything done. This is everyone (Joey, G and meow meow) resting...except me!

Donna May 25, 2009

This is what I have just done! Only done it myself once or twice before. It's scary! Especially when the sale price on the box says $2! I am afraid to take the towel off!

Sunday, May 24

Maureen May 24, 2009

Playing in the creek at a park in Winfield

Margie May 24, 2009

Have to find some time to fix a leak, then pour in the chlorine and hope it clears up.

Marla May 24, 2009

Adam and Cole-Family Campout night at Kane County Cougars stadium.

We went to the Cougars game tonight complete with entertainment from the Zooperstars, Fireworks and running the bases (oh, and the Cougars won!). Eric and Cole went earlier today to set up our tent in the picnic area. After the game the campers got to watch a movie from the outfield (I only stayed at the movie for a little bit-I'm sleeping at home tonight). In the morning the Cougars are providing them breakfast. It should be quite an experience. And, we hope to get more family to do it next time that they offer it (we just found out about it this morning...sorry)