Friday, July 24

Marla July 24, 2009

I have been wanting to take a bike ride for about a week and things kept happening to prevent it. Today I finally got some free time. I rode from my house to Reed-Keppler Park in West Chicago.

Miranda July 24, 2009

One of the many reasons I love summer!

Thursday, July 23

Jen July 23, 2009

Starting to pack for our road trip to Florida!

Maureen July 23, 2009

Rehearsing the 'Baseball Game' song

Marla July 23, 2009

Eric and I had plans to go see Rob Riggle tonight at the Chicago Zanies. Until I called and found out that both shows were sold out. Rob Riggle is a comdian who was part of the "Director of Fandemonium" contest that Eric was a contestant in.

Miranda July 23, 2009

Painting nails and a 4 month old do not go hand in hand....

Margie July 23, 2009

Wednesday, July 22

Jen July 22, 2009

Today I started on James gift from me. I'm making him a piggy bank.

Maureen July 22, 2009

Playing with the camera during downtimes at play rehearsals

Marla July 22, 2009

Dylan and Cole flew to Colorado today. Susie's baby, Joshua, is getting Baptized on Sunday. Dylan is the Godfather. Eric is going to fly out on Friday night. Vaughn and I are staying home.

Margie July 22, 2009

Trying to find a date to host a much deserved graduation party for Nikki. I'm afraid that I'm going to throw a party and no one will come......

Miranda July 22, 2009

Gianni is practicing his jumping skills!

Tuesday, July 21

Jen July 21, 2009

First coat done wish it would stop raining.

Maureen 21, 2009

Day Camp day two

Marla July 21, 2009

Cole's teacher from last year had a get together at the park today. They ate lunch and then talked about a book that they have been reading this summer.
FYI-I just got a response from Kellogg's about the Eggo ad from my July 13th photo. Here is their email...
Ms. Olson,

Thank you for contacting our company regarding the advertising for Kellogg's® Eggo® waffles. We sincerely appreciate your interest.

The names and locations used in the ads are fictitious. It is a coincidence that the name and location are the same as your son.

Again, thank you for contacting Kellogg.

Margie July 21, 2009

"I'm a bunny rabbit. Now I just need some ears."

Miranda July 21, 2009

Got one thing accomplished today! : )

Sunday, July 19

Marla July 19, 2009

Eric and Vaughn returned from their mission trip to Kentucky. This is the group that Eric worked with all week (minus one girl).

Maureen July 19, 2009

The tiny beagle puppies are hiding from the german shepherd puppy. The beagles came to us with their mom. The shepherd came later that night, on his own. The shepherd's probably not more than a month older than the beagles and he just wants to play with them. He thinks he's part of their litter, now, I think. The baby beagles like playing with him, too. But, all of them forget how much bigger & stronger he is... So, sometimes we have to separate them (and, sometimes they hide)

Margie July 19, 2009

Nikki is in a wedding next Saturday. I altered her dress and brought it to her house today for her to try it on. First it was too loose, and now it is too tight. Back to the drawing board.....

Jen July 19, 2009

James got his first haircut!! He did so great.

Miranda July 19, 2009

Please keep us in your prayers...Joe's mom is very ill. She is in intensive care currently going through dialysis. She has many complications but we are praying for the best.

Saturday, July 18

Jen July 18, 2009

Looks like I have to start wearing these

Marla July 18, 2009

Andrea went with me to a fundraiser/party for Cole's Hapkido school tonight. It was called "Rock the Dojo". This guys house/property is insane, it's 100 acres. He has a replica of Stonehedge behind the barn for some reason. And the barn (airplane hanger) was crazy...the bar area looks like Bourbon street, it has an arcade and a waterfall in it too.

Miranda July 18, 2009

Gianni holding his own bottle! : )

Maureen July 18, 2009

The kids doing a much needed job, scrubbing the roof of the camper.

Margie July 18, 2009

Went to the zoo today to see the dinosaur exhibit.

Friday, July 17

Jen July 17, 2009

I went to one of my best friend's bridal shower. It was the best bridal shower I have ever been to they did such a wonderful job. I had a lot of fun.

Maureen July 17, 2009

At the banquet celebrating the end of the summer session for the Premier Scholars. Allison had just won the award for 'Outstanding Premier Scholar'. She was very surprised to have been chosen. We were (and are) very proud of her!

Marla July 17, 2009

We had to pick up a few things at Target tonight. The cashier was so friendly.

Miranda July 17, 2009

I'm back in business...I can text now! : )

Margie July 17, 2009

I took the kids for a walk today. Most of them were wearing dress up clothes. We came to this hill and they all wanted to roll down it. Fun!

Thursday, July 16

Jen July 16, 2009

Today Jess came over and slept over. She shared her chocolate ice cream with James. He loved it!

Maureen July 16, 2009

Last day of beginner violin lessons for the summer

Marla July 16, 2009

The van is at the mechanic shop getting looked at...so, I had to drive Vaughn's VW. It's stick shift, I was a little nervous but I did great. I'm so glad that I was taught to drive on a stick shift (Thanks Dad!) I got so comfortable with it that we drove home from karate with the top down. I think that that's the first time that I've driven a convertible.

Margie July 16, 2009

Nikki and Madi came over tonight so that I could do Nikki's hair. I gave Madi some art projects to do to keep her busy. That's Nikki's new hair on the table.

Miranda July 16, 2009

It seems that the landscaping projects at our house never end!

Wednesday, July 15

Jen July 15, 2009

Both Dogs went to the vet. One year check up and the other was a boarding shot for when we board them while we go to Florida this weekend. And man Dogs are also very very expensive!

Miranda July 15, 2009

This is the back of my friend Mandi's new baby..look at all that hair! : )

Marla July 15, 2009

I love the fact the we get an email from the library a few days before our books are overdue. Then I can go online and renew them. But, these two books were not getting read and they wouldn't let me renew them online any more. So, I had to make a trip to the library and return them.

Margie July 15, 2009

Goofs!

Maggie July 15, 2009


I was a bridesmaid AND a groomsmaid at a wedding this past weekend in Florida. Double the photo posing for pictures!!!

Maureen July 15, 2009

Tuesday, July 14

Jen July 14, 2009

Today I bought the new baby a crib and a double stroller. Man babies are so expensive.