Thursday, March 19

Margie March 19, 2009


Went out to dinner for my birthday to Olive Garden.

Miranda March 19, 2009

My project for tomorrow...organize the file cabinet! I love being a stay at home "mom!"

Marla March 19, 2009

I saw all of this smoke coming from somewhere near Fermi Lab today. I don't know what it was but it was a lot of smoke (I'll have to check the newspaper tomorrow)

Donna March 19, 2009

I had today off, so I visited with Miranda briefly, then went and got a manicure. But then I made ribs for dinner...not to smart! I used to watch Aunt Betty and Aunt Mary Lou eat ribs with a knife and fork? Probably should try it? Probably wont...

Maureen March 19, 2009

I worked the concession table at the Orchestra concert tonight. Allison came with, but went off on her own while I was at the table talking to the other moms. The kids were home with Jim. After we were done selling stuff, I got to go in & listen to the music without having to worry about keeping the little kids quiet. It was nice!

Wednesday, March 18

Colleen March 18, 2009

I had not taken a picture for the day, so I looked around the house and this was the most interesting thing at 11:30pm.

Molly March 18, 2009

Another day in Paradise.

Marla March 18, 2009

Why are there still bowling shoes and bowling balls in these two lockers?...Because Miranda and Joe didn't make it to bowling last night. Is that a happy or sad event? I can't quite decide...we really missed them both but, we are so excited that baby Middona is almost here.

Colleen March 18, 2009

The lovely carpet at the bowling alley.

Maureen March 18, 2009

Annie sleeping in her nest. She's got this big cushion on the floor, underneath her loft bed. She sleeps there when she's not sleeping with me. And, she uses her bed for storage and a place to play.

Margie March 18, 2009

Last night I met my friend, Margaret, here for drinks. (Classy joint, I know!) Next week I'm meeting my other friend, Margaret, for dinner. I'm thinking that maybe I should form The Margaret Club. Maggie, should I sign you up?


Donna March 18, 2009

That's one lazy baby.....kinda like g-ma...keep good thoughts!

Jen March 18, 2009

Today I read James the Very Hungry Caterpillar. We just bought the book and the stuffed animal for James he loves it.

Miranda March 18, 2009

C-section it is .....next Thursday!

Tuesday, March 17

Molly March 17, 2009

Stephen had so much fun at Colleen's on St.Patricks Day. He took this picture of Shelby as they played outside on such a beautiful day. Farrell and I were sorry we could not be there. We missed you all.

Colleen March 17, 2009

Having fun at St Patrick's Day dinner.

Maureen March 17, 2009

Happy Birthday, Everyone!

Marla March 17, 2009

St. Patrick's Day at Colleen's

Andrea March 17, 2009

My bosses Green shoes he wore yesterday for St. Patricks Day (he isn't Irish!). He is like 5' 2", truly brought out the Leprechaun in him! Isn't it amazing how many people wanna be like us!

Margie March 17, 2009

74 degrees out. Enjoying the day!

Jen March 17, 2009


Today was so beautiful out. My Dad came over and we rescued a dog that was running in the street into traffic, we went to the park which was a 1st for James, He went rock climbing and went down 2 slides, swung on a swing and rode a duck. We tried to feed ducks but they kept swimming away and wouldn't eat the bread. Happy St. Patty's Day!

Miranda March 17, 2009

Our neighbor gave Joe this ginormous (old school) wrench...not sure what Joe's gonna do with it??? He wants to hang it up in the garage?! He is really excited about it!

Betty March 17, 2009

OK, the big pile on the left are the losers, but the little pile on the right are worth $48. YES, I know that I lost over half of my money, BUT I also just noticed that $42 of my $48 "winnings" came from the $3 tickets... So, if I "re-invest" my "winnings" in $3 tickets... AND if it's St. Patrick's day... [Help!]

Monday, March 16

Molly March 16, 2009

We were at goodwill shopping for Farrells costume for the play and I found this. I have always wanted one and got it for $3.99. We have used it twice and I love it.

Colleen March 16, 2009

Duke contemplating playing the drums.

Maureen March 16, 2009

Annie & Bryce stayed after school to help me do a Market Day pickup. That's Bryce, behind her, after he offered to carry all the empty boxes out to the car for us.

Betty March 16, 2009

$100 worth of California scratch tickets... I'll tell you what they are REALLY worth tomorrow...

Marla March 16, 2009

Went went into Chicago and had dinner with Dylan tonight.
I made them pose in front of "Willis Tower"

Jen March 16, 2009

Today I turned 25 years old! I'm in my mid 20's, oh boy. It was such a beautiful day today went out for ice cream and went to buy James more books for his collection.

Margie March 16, 2009


This is Jesse's fish. He is about 6 in. long. When he sees you coming with food, he gets all excited, just like a dog. If you move the food can back & forth in front of the tank, he will follow it. When you feed him, you have to hurry up and put the food in and shut the lid, or else he will jump out of the tank and land on the floor. He also picks up the rocks on the bottom of the tank, like he is doing in this picture. He sucks on them?/gets the food or dirt off of them?, then he spits them out. Quite fun to watch this guy. I just wish that someone would clean the tank!

Miranda March 16, 2009

This plant was mine, then my mom inherited it....I just took it back so I can re-pot it. I am dreading doing it for some reason?? So there it sits....

Sunday, March 15

Molly March 15, 2009

This is as far as I got.Maybe next week.

Colleen March 15, 2009

Cats enjoying the view outside.They like to watch the birds.

Maureen March 15, 2009

Annie took this from the top of the old rocket, at rocketship park in St Charles. I can't believe that thing is still standing!

Jen March 15, 2009


Today my Dad and Jess came over to celebrate my birthday! They brought me a chocolate cake and James had a taste of his first chocolate cake, he made so many faces we all laughed. We also took a picture for St. Patty's Day as a family. Joe hated it. hehe. My Dad was laughing at Joe.

Margie March 15, 2009

Yeah!......Lance! His first day of freedom. Quite a lot going on for that kid. Glad he can come here and just have fun.

Donna March 15, 2009


Ok! This looks drastic...but seriously, I worked all day! Went to the Moose at 5:30 (only because it is pizza day) and am home by 8:00...with dinner!

Miranda March 15, 2009

We joined Costco today...we were torn between Costco or Sams (we've been members of Sams forever)...But Costco won!

Marla March 15, 2009

A good day for them to clean out the garage.

Saturday, March 14

Molly March 14, 2009

Michaela Lynn.

Colleen March 14, 2009

Ashley at her Birthday Bowling Party. As you can see, the girls did not bowl well but they had fun.

Maureen March 14, 2009

Jen March 14, 2009

Me and my friends celebrated my 25th birthday at the Geneva pub crawl! It was a long day but lots of fun!

Marla March 14, 2009

With Dixie at "Dixie's Tupperware Party". (My that's a lot of corrective lenses.)

Donna March 14, 2009

Just went to dinner with Joe and Miranda...So fun!

Miranda March 14, 2009

Yeah! We finally got our new video camera today!

Margie March 14, 2009

On her way to Chicago for the St. Pat's Day parade.