Friday, August 14

Maureen August 14, 2009

Down at the playground

Marla August 14, 2009


Rockstars & Pizza

Jen August 14, 2009

Today Grandma came to visit James. we ate pizza and James kept asking his grandma to give him more pizza. He loves pizza.

Margie August 14, 2009

9:30 at night. Lance comes by on his bike. Says, "Let's go to the corn maze." So, off they go. Bet I get a phone call at 11 PM when the maze closes, asking me to come get them and their bikes to take them home.

Miranda August 14, 2009

Beatlefest, here we come! This is the cat stuff since our neighbors will be watching her.

Thursday, August 13

Maureen August 13, 2009

Storytime in the camper

Marla August 13, 2009

Cole making Pineapple upside-down cupcakes.

Jen August 13, 2009

James loves his new walker. He walks all over with it.

Margie August 13, 2009

Slip 'n Slide fun!

Miranda August 13, 2009

These Asian Beetle Bugs (or whatever they are) are very annoying..they keep eating our bushes! I went for a walk today and found a ton of them on a weed!

Donna August 13, 2009

This is the place where I USED to work. I am now unemployed. Any monitary contributions, food, or alcohol; can be delivered to my home...haha

Wednesday, August 12

Jen August 12, 2009


Today James went to daycare for the first time while I went to see the doctor. And everything went well. James colored for the first time and did such a good job. Then I picked him up and it was time to see his doctor and he is doing so well we can actually turn his carseat around now. And he can stop with his formula. He is doing so well. and of coarse he had so much fun at my mom's daycare. The kids missed him when he left.

Margie August 12, 2009

Today Madi had a practice ride on the bus to school to see her classroom and meet her teacher. Pat went with her. The people on the left are the neighbors across the street. Madi's teacher was Nikki's classmate in high school.

Maureen August 12, 2009

Allison watching Nat Wolff. We were really close & I got some great pictures, but I like this one because it shows Allison, too.

Marla August 12, 2009

I worked at the food pantry again today. This will be my last time for a while because I go back to work (school) in 2 weeks. Just when I was getting the hang of it and actually remembering people's names.

Miranda August 12, 2009

Tonight, I went to dinner with my girlfriend Mandi for her birthday. Joe stayed home for the first time with Gianni and did a GREAT job! : )

Tuesday, August 11

Jen August 11, 2009

Today I went to my mom's house and got some baby stuff from her that she has been saving for a baby girl.

Marla August 11, 2009


Dylan was in Geneva for a doctor appointment. He spent Sunday and Monday night with us. Well actually he was with Lauren most of that time but we saw him occasionally. Cole visiting the dogs at the pet store. We go in there about once a week after karate to buy crickets for the lizard.

Margie August 11, 2009

Went to the "crayfish park" again today. I like this bench that is there.

Miranda August 11, 2009

This was our dinner...shrimp fritters and corn..so yummy!

Maureen August 11, 2009

Magician doing some tricks for us at Red Robin, where we went for Al's birthday dinner, tonight

Sunday, August 9

Maureen August 9, 2009

Our turn for car troubles, this time... The van's fuel pump went out on Sat night, as Jim was just starting out to pickup the jumps he'd delivered earlier in the day. So, we had it towed and, on Sunday, we borrowed Mike's truck to finish our pickups & make one more delivery for the day. The kids thought it was the coolest car they'd ever been in, in their whole lives! Thanks, Mike!

Margie August 9, 2009

Madi is wearing Coco's collar as an ankle bracelet.

Marla August 9, 2009

Cole and I went to see "G-Force 3D".

Jen August 9, 2009

Today Jess played one more day with James and my dad came over to pick Jess up and stayed awhile and played wii with Joe.

Miranda August 9, 2009

Today is (fantasy) football draft day! Big day in Joe's world!

Saturday, August 8

Molly August 8, 2009

James loving his new wagging book.

Marla August 8, 2009

Dancing with some friends at the "Golf for Rick" fundraiser.

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!