Thursday, May 7

Margie May 7, 2009

5 AM in the school parking lot at the start of the class trip to Springfield. "Mom, pleeassse don't get out of the car and take my picture. Just do it here in the car." Apparently I embarrass him or something??

Marla May 7, 2009

Yes, the librarian that I work with still uses a record player and a film strip projector...remember the "beep". I think that she ought to get rid of them and step into the 2000's.

Miranda May 7, 2009

Mulch for the outside...My next project...

Wednesday, May 6

Maureen May 6, 2009

Hanging out with me at musical rehearsals after dropping off the kids

Jen May 6, 2009

Today I got this shirt in the mail. I bought it from my friends company. I really love it but it's too small so it's for James when he gets bigger. I got a new one for me. This shirt really helps me remember her since she has passed away.

Molly May 6, 2009

Farrell "working" at my office in the morning before this orthodontist appointment.

Marla May 6, 2009

Colleen and I went down to UIC today to get the majority of Dylan and Clint's "stuff". We go down again on Friday to pick them up for the summer.

Margie May 6, 2009

I'm 5 today!

Miranda May 6, 2009

My picture is of...NOTHING! Because that is what I got accomplished today...I don't like these kind of days....

Tuesday, May 5

Maureen May 5, 2009

Examining the grass while waiting for Annie's soccer practice to end and his to begin.

Molly May 5, 2009

Moving some of the stuff from the living room to storage. Mike Farrell was a great help with this. Thanks!

Margie May 5, 2009

Making a snow angel in the flowers.

Marla May 5, 2009

Cole and Grandmaster Ma. The gym (dojo) moved down a few doors to a BIGGER space. This is the first day that they worked out there.

Donna May 5, 2009

So, I went for an hour walk, then came home, hot and tired, and had a beer (okay 2) in 'the toolshed', with the tunes cranked! What?

Miranda May 5, 2009

I had a post baby check up today..as I was leaving, a little girl handed this flower to me (she had a table set up advertising the med spa) and said "Happy Mothers Day." It was so sweet...I actually got teary eyed thinking that I'm now a "mother." : )

Monday, May 4

Molly May 4, 2009

Kayla running after the pigeons at Daley Plaza.

Maureen May 4, 2009

Annie playing with the glittery ball that she bought at Walgreens yesterday

Margie May 4, 2009

His 8th grade class is going on an overnight trip to Springfield on Thursday. We went to Kohl's to get some decent clothes to wear. After shopping a while, he began to get silly, found a crazy hat to wear, and wanted to get those silky boxers.

Jen May 4, 2009


Today we got up early and went to the zoo with my friend Kim. This was James first visit to the zoo he really enjoyed it. It was a long day and I'm sooo tired and so is James.

Marla May 4, 2009

Talking to Amanda

Miranda May 4, 2009

These are my work keys...It is weighing heavy on my mind on whether or not to go back...

Sunday, May 3

Molly May 3, 2009

Then make them work. We moved half the stuff from the basement to the living room. The next stop for it is either storage or trash. It went quick with all the child labor I had.

Maureen May 3, 2009

Shelby finishing the 1-mile race in the WeGo Run

Jen May 3, 2009

Today was such a beautiful day. We spent the day on the deck it was so nice and we brought James ball pit outside and he loved it. I love his little sunglasses. He never even tried to take them off.

Marla May 3, 2009

The "after game wrap up" and presentation of the game ball.

Margie May 3, 2009

My favorite thing to do - Listen to my favorite music on the IPod, enjoy the beautiful weather, smell the fresh cut grass, and spend a few hours in peace and quiet. Beautiful!

Miranda May 3, 2009

I love the smell of fresh cut grass!

Saturday, May 2

Molly May 2, 2009

The gang that slept over. It's so fun to have them all together.

Maureen May 2, 2009

This guy's name was 'Jack' when he lived at our house. Now, his name is 'Dexter' and he lives next door! It took a couple of days (and lots of barriers of logs & rocks on both side) for him to stop trying to dig under the fence & come back 'home'.

Margie May 2, 2009

Baseball game today. Jesse's team won 8 to 15.

Jen May 2, 2009

Joe coming back home from fishing. He was sad though the river was too high to put the boat in but he still fished but no luck. It was just me and James at home and we had lots of fun.

Miranda May 2, 2009

Our first night out post baby!

Marla May 2, 2009

Prom 2009

Donna May 2, 2009

If you don't recognize him..it's Santa..I mean Dave B. Jill sent me this invite to pass on to all! SURPRISE party on June 6th. Golf at 11 for those who wish? Food and drinks 4-10 at St. Charlie's Pub, 312 W Main St., St. Chas. RSVP by May 30th to Jill @ 630-220-4251

Friday, May 1

Molly May 1, 2009

MAY DAY!

Jen May 1, 2009


Today was a beautiful day. Joe took me and James out for breakfast. It was very yummy. Then later I wasn't feeling to great and then while I was lying on the couch my doorbell rang I thought it was Joe and went to see what he wanted since he was outside doing yard work. To my surprise I found this beautiful flower basket. I thought that was so sweet. It really made my day plus it had sweets in the bottom. Thank you mystery person or people. (:

Maureen May 1, 2009

Hula hoop contest at the school sock hop

Betty May 1, 2009

Just got back from a wonderful concert! Tim O'Brien from Hot Rize.
One of my absolute favorite bluegrass bands. He's solo now but still fabulous and funny... Great night!

Margie May 1, 2009

Madi painted a chair today to put into her playroom at her new house. Most little girls would paint rainbows and flowers, but Madi is not most little girls. On the right is red blood cells, and on the left is bacteria.

Donna May 1, 2009

I had a very bad day today but it all changed when I came home to my May Day basket! Thank you mystery person Molly and boys) for keeping up the tradition! You are absolutely awesome! Love you!

Marla May 1, 2009

First I saw this

Then I saw this

Miranda May 1, 2009

These are the bushes outside of our front door. We didn't get to see them in bloom last year because we had the landscaping done after they had already bloomed....so, it's been fun to watch everything in bloom this year..it's all a surprise!

Thursday, April 30

Molly April 30, 2009

What a fun day. I was so happy to be there. Here is one more selection. What do you think?

Jen April 30, 2009

Today I'm 10 weeks and feeling pretty good.

Maureen April 30, 2009

Annie waiting for me at the bank, while I was making a PTO deposit

Miranda April 30, 2009

Our back yard is our biggest enemy right now...it's holding water, needs to be re-graded and Joe wants to put sod down...uughhh!

Marla April 30, 2009

One of the "fabulous" dresses that Andrea tried on today...I can't tell you if it's "THE" one though...sorry.