Madi helped the neighbor girls with their lemonade stand.
Tuesday, July 27
Maureen July 27, 2010
Annie took this picture of the pears on our pear tree, today. Then, she went out to the yard & made herself a fruit salad with some raspberries & grapes.
Monday, July 26
Miranda July 26, 2010
Gianni and I went to Joe's union hall today to drop off a check for Joe's continuing education classes. It was so sweet to take Gianni there since that is where we had our wedding reception.
Colleen July 26, 2010
See the 2nd white building in the far off distance? That is where we have to park when the parking lot where Maureen and I work gets full, which is everyday by the time I get to work! I took this picture from near our building.
Sunday, July 25
Jen July 25, 2010
Today we finished celebrating James Birthday today with my mom and Joe. We ate cake and opened presents.
Saturday, July 24
Jen July 24, 2010
We started to celebrate James 2nd birthday since Joe has duty on his birthday and my mom is here for the weekend. James and Emily loved the balloons especially the one that sang Happy birthday with elmo's voice
Colleen July 24, 2010
Clint missed the train last night so I offered to drive him to Chicago this morning so he could get to work by 8a. This is the sight we saw at every turn. I did not realize that it had rained enough to close the major highways. It took us 4 hours to get to Chicago! Obviously he was late to work.
Maureen July 24, 2010
We've lived in this house 12 years & have never had a problem with the sump pump until last night...
Friday, July 23
Colleen July 23, 2010
I was a volunteer in the dunk tank for the summer picnic at work. I think I got dunked about 6-7 times within 30 minutes.
Maureen July 23, 2010
We rehearsed at the park district dance studio tonight and the kids were playing with some of the other equipment they had there. The girl taking the picture of Annie was in Shelby's class in school last year. I like that all of these kids are getting to know each other better, even though they aren't in the same grades or same schools.
Thursday, July 22
Miranda July 22, 2010
We have heard that the traveling baseball team will no longer be playing here (near our back yard) because the association has given them a hard time about driving on the bike path, etc. We are super bummer because we loved watching the games. Not to mention that the field has become over grown because no one is taking care of it any longer.
Wednesday, July 21
Margie July 21, 2010
I was looking at Miranda's picture of her kitty and realized that Jesse's cat looks a lot like hers. Such a pretty coloring. Jesse's cat came from a shelter and she is still a bit skittish, so she wouldn't hold still for a picture.
Tuesday, July 20
Colleen July 20, 2010
I finally got Clint's and my letter ready to send to Farrell at camp. I hope he gets them before he leaves for home.
Monday, July 19
Marla July 19, 2010
Vaughn and Amanda returned home from their road trip today. This is the shirt that Vaughn brought home for Cole.
Sunday, July 18
Maureen July 18, 2010
Cool leafbug that we found on Colleen's deck. The kids had a discussion on the drive home about which pool was better - Colleen's or the Park District Pool. Colleen's pool won - hands down!
Margie July 18, 2010
Nikki spent some time in the hospital today with contractions. They gave her IV fluids, and they slowed down. They think she may have been dehydrated. But we are not so sure. She is still having contractions - not so strong or often though. Hopefully she can hold out until her scheduled c-section. I don't want to take another emergency drive to the hospital - too nerve wracking.
Marla July 18, 2010
Cole playing with a remote control spinner that I bought him. He was bored today so we pulled it out to give it a whirl.
Saturday, July 17
Maureen July 17, 2010
Jim took this picture of Annie at the Cougars game. I wish that Shelby, Allison & I could have been there, too. Hope you all had fun!
Marla July 17, 2010
Vaughn and Amanda have been on a two week road trip. They started in Colorado visiting family and then went to Yellowstone, Devil's Tower, Mt. Rushmore and some other stops. Today we got postcards from them.
Margie July 17, 2010
At her last doctor visit, Nikki's doctor thought the baby was really big, so she ordered an ultrasound. She had it this morning. Everything looks good, and she is only 6 lb. 14 oz. right now.