Monday, July 6

Jen July 6, 2009

Today James learned a new trick. Plus I also got my hair colored.

Marla July 6, 2009

And....he's...OUT! Eric playing first base at his softball game.

Margie July 6, 2009

When Nikki was about 12, Santa gave her this velvet embossing kit for Christmas. It has sat in the box for all these years. Tonight Madison and I began to work on it. It is really cool. After we stamp the designs on the fabric with an iron, we are going to sew them into 2 purses. Gabby saw us doing it, and now she wants to get some fabric and make some too!

Maureen July 6, 2009

Checking to see if Stephen is home...

Miranda July 6, 2009

Cole and Gianni had a play date! Cole is so good with babies....maybe Marla and Eric should have more? : )

Sunday, July 5

Jen July 5, 2009

Today we went to best buy and got some more wii games. They entertain us when James is sleeping and we have nothing to do.

Marla July 5, 2009


Cole and I went to Brookfield Zoo today with Maureen (and family) and Colleen, Clint and Sarah.

Miranda July 5, 2009

Margie July 5, 2009

We have a new pastor at our church. He came from St. Peter's in Geneva! It was very heartwarming to see many families (mine included) who had been attending Mass at a neighboring parish return to our home church. Hopefully we will all stay and rebuild the community that we had here.

Maureen July 5, 2009

Allison at the zoo, today

Saturday, July 4

Miranda July 4, 2009

Happy fourth!

Jen July 4, 2009

Today was a rainy day but I still had some people over and celebrated the 4th. We grilled and played wii. It was fun. Wish the weather was better.

Donna July 4, 2009

The fam just hung out at our house a bit....Milo found Winnie the Pooh and either loved or hated him? Winnie is now short a few body parts, and Brooks will likely discover them in a day or two..haha

Maureen July 4, 2009

I don't remember what they were laughing about... It's nice having Al home for the weekend, though!

Marla July 4, 2009

Happy 4th of July!

Margie July 4, 2009

4th of July parade. A float had just gone by that had a bubble machine and Madi was jumping at the bubbles. The parade is mostly tractors and all home made floats by local youth groups and businesses. But, the main attraction is that every float throws a ton of candy. Madi ended up with a gallon ziplock bag, totally full.

Friday, July 3

Jen July 3, 2009

Today we met up with my dad and watched the Fireworks. James at first wasn't watching but towards the end he loved them. Then once it was over we heard screaming and then we looked behind us and the sprinkler system came on and soaked a lot of people we almost got wet but we timed it right and ran out of there. Very memorable.

Maureen July 3, 2009

Drying off after a chilly evening swim

Marla July 3, 2009


We went to visit Dylan at his new apartment today. Here we are walking to lunch. That's Dylan, Lauren (his girlfriend), Dave (his roommate), Eric and Cole. Then Eric, Cole and I went to watch the Cougars fireworks at a park. Cole had fun with the sparklers that we brought with.

Margie July 3, 2009

Catching lightning bugs.