Saturday, August 8

Jen August 8, 2009


Today was James party it was so hot outside but James had so much fun with the family. Thanks to everyone that could make it.

Maureen August 8, 2009

The kids had so much fun playing with James at his birthday party!

Margie August 8, 2009

Went to the fireworks in Lakemoor. Apparently the fireworks company invites all the town officials from neighboring towns to view this show. They set off all of their best fireworks to persuade the towns to hire them for next year's shows. It was pretty amazing.

Donna August 8, 2009

I'd like you to meet my leetle friend...His name is Bagworm. He has many friends and has moved into the trees and brush outside our stores. We don't like him! Or his friends. They are GROSS! They need to die! Sorry....

Miranda August 8, 2009

Joe and Gianni, with his cousins husband Jeff, and their son Blake, at Blake's first birthday party today!

Friday, August 7

Jen August 7, 2009

Today Jess came over to help me decorate for James big day tomorrow. She helped me out so much. We also watched the movie Obsessed.

Maureen August 7, 2009

Jim's been taking advantage of sales at Jewel this past week, to stock up on yummy food to bring on vacation later this week.

Molly August 7, 2009

Where I spent the day, recovering from the fun day.

Margie August 7, 2009

Yesterday Nikki's dog Coco was attacked by another dog. Sadly, she did not survive. To top it off, while driving franticaly to find a vet open, Nikki slid on the wet pavement and slammed against a curb, leaving her with a bent axle and an undriveable car.

Marla August 7, 2009

Cole enjoying a strawberry sundae that Vaughn made him.

Miranda August 7, 2009

Yummy brownies...thanks Marla! Just what we needed on a cold yucky rainy day!

Thursday, August 6

Molly August 6, 2009

Fun Day!!

Jen August 6, 2009

Today I'm 6 months pregnant! Time does fly. Only 4 more months. I can't wait to meet my little girl. Also today we found out that we will be moving back to Virginia in 6 months.

Marla August 6, 2009


Eric and I went to Zanies tonight. FYI-Thursday nights they have free admission if you live or work in Geneva, St. Charles, West Chicago, Batavia or Carol Stream. You just have to show proof of address. The comics were all really funny. The headliner was Kyle Cease (I think that he is the guy that we saw at Miranda's bachelorette party)

Maureen August 6, 2009

I was called to be part of a marketing focus group regarding Cub Scout popcorn sales. Getting $100 to spend one & a half hours around a conference table with other scout parents, talking about the popcorn sale, wasn't too bad at all! If you're interested in participating in future studies yourself (they do other things besides Cub Scouts...), you can sign up at http://www.aimresearchnetwork.com/ - click on 'Links' then 'Join a Panel'

Margie August 6, 2009


Went crayfishing today. That big one was a snack for Jesse & Charlie this afternoon.

Betty August 6, 2009

Our 14th (or 35th?) anniversary…

Adam ordered in pizza to the campground, while we went out to dinner at a nice restaurant. Very nice!

Miranda August 6, 2009

I love oreo blizzards!

Tuesday, August 4

Jen August 4, 2009

Today we got the boat back from the shop but looks like something else is wrong with it so back to the shop. what a pain.

Molly August 4, 2009

Trying out some new wheels.

Marla August 4, 2009

Cole and I went to visit Miranda and Gianni today. What a cute little chubby cheeks!

Margie August 4, 2009

Here comes the avalanche of vegetables from the neighbor's garden. I do love it, but it is just way too much. I end up buried in zucchini, squash and tomatoes.

Miranda August 4, 2009

I'm learning about feeding Gianni 'real' food. It's very interesting!

Donna August 4, 2009

Yea not so good of a day! That s Roger's car being towed off I90 and 53. Alternator? Will find out tomorrow.

Maureen August 4, 2009

Meeting Sparky at National Night Out tonight

Maggie August 4, 2009

Latest Project!

Monday, August 3

Jen August 3, 2009

Today we got home at noon and then finished opening up James birthday gifts. We are all so tired. We were playing scrabble with Joe's mom and got addicted to it. so Joe went to the store and bought it for us and we played that for a while then went to bed early. It's nice to be home.

Molly August 3, 2009

A great night for baseball!

Margie August 3, 2009

My baby registered for high school today. 2 weeks until the first day. Summer sure did go by fast.

Marla August 3, 2009

Dylan got his wisdom teeth out today. He was still kinda spacey on the way home but he wanted to talk. I kept telling him that they said that he shouldn't talk (because they wanted him biting down on the gauze to stop the bleeding). Finally I gave him some paper and a pen.

Betty August 3, 2009

Took Bryce back to his dad and Granny today... Had dinner with Dick's
brother Joe and his wife Cathy... Now we have no social obligations until
we head back to Illinois on the 10th! Just me and Dick and Adam and the
Blues Brothers!

Maureen August 3, 2009

Today, my Cub Scout Pack was presented with an award by the Mayor/Wizard, for having the best youth group/organization float in the parade this year. Good job, boys!

Miranda August 3, 2009

This is/was todays ordeal?? Might just be a dead battery? Let's hope...

Sunday, August 2

Jen August 2, 2009

Today was our last day in Florida. We spent the day with Joe's mom. James liked playing with the pots and pans. He pretended they were drums then later on he played on real drums and loved it. Then at 7 off we went.

Molly August 2, 2009

Farrell making popcorn. Had my hopes up and then the machine wouldn't work. So we had microwave. May be next time.

Betty August 2, 2009


OK, I just got Adam a new phone and took the Blackberry that I got him for his birthday, so now I have a camera from this century. I'll try to get back into this...

Yesterday Adam, Bryce and I went to the Colorado Renaissance Festival. Here is Adam, Bryce and two small princesses on an elephant.

And Bryce on a camel...

Didn't get a picture of the poor Grandma's swollen feet... [lucky you!]

Maureen August 2, 2009

We've had one or two tomatoes getting ripe every couple of days. But, there are dozens & dozens of green ones like this. I'm afraid they're all going to turn red on the same day or just before we leave for vacation!

Margie August 2, 2009

I just spent WAYYYYYYY too much time trying to make this work so the Gabby & Jesse can get the internet. It STILL doesn't work!!! ARRRRGGHH!!!

Marla August 2, 2009

We went on a bike ride today. Stopped at Red Oak nature center to see the cave and do a little exploring.

Miranda August 2, 2009

Joe got baseball cards today at the flea market and was super excited about getting the 'gold card'

Donna August 2, 2009

Here's my 'Claire" rose today. Anybody else have one blooming?