Wednesday, February 23

Marla February 23, 2011

"Hey lady, while you are out there I think it will only take you a second (or two) to take down that garland around your door...I mean it is the end of February and all"

Maureen February 23, 2011

We went to watch our West Chicago spelling bee finalists compete in the regional bee tonight. They didn't make it to the national bee, but I am still impressed by their skills!

Miranda February 23, 2011

Gianni and his friend, Ethan, at the Children's museum

Tuesday, February 22

Jen February 22, 2011

Emily went for her 15 month check up. Everything is great she is 22 lbs. and a little taller than average. She got a lollipop for her blood work. This was her first lollipop. She didn't really care for it.

Maureen February 22, 2011

We were supposed to be off of our scripts by rehearsal tonight. And, we were... But, that didn't mean that we all knew our lines, yet. Rehearsal went much longer tonight than usual.

Miranda February 22, 2011

Monday, February 21

Jen February 21, 2011

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Went to the disney store and got some new cars stuff. James favorite is Mater! Emily fed herself today.

Marla February 21, 2011

Day off of school. So, Cole and I visited Miranda, Gianni and Gabriele.

Maureen February 21, 2011

Even though it was probably too cold, the snow in the parking lot was melted & they just had to get out there & ride!

Miranda February 21, 2011

Cole and Gianni just hanging out

Saturday, February 19

Jen February 19, 2011

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Today was even nicer then yesterday, I forgot to mention that James played football with a couple of the neighbors kids. It was so cute. So today we brought our own football since he loved it so much. He played with his sister since we had he park to our selves.

Marla February 19, 2011

Awesome "Cheap Trick" show in Milwaukee tonight.

Miranda February 19, 2011

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Shedd Aquarium - first family outing with our new addition

Maureen February 19, 2011

Annie & her friend, Anna, at Kline Creek Farm

Friday, February 18

Jen February 18, 2011

Today was even nicer then yesterday, I forgot to mention that James played football with a couple of the neighbors kids. It was so cute. So today we brought our own football since he loved it so much. He played with his sister since we had he park to our selves.

Marla February 18, 2011

I was in the right place at the right time this afternoon. I stopped to watch an ice floe go over the damn and then pretty soon I saw this boat coming down the river with the ice. Someone lost a good looking boat.

Miranda February 18, 2011

getting some much needed fresh air

Maureen February 18, 2011

Brownie meeting after school, today

Wednesday, February 16

Jen February 16, 2011

Got a whole bunch of my favorite!!! mmmmm.

Miranda February 16, 2011

This is how my family feels today...sickness, go away!

Maureen February 16, 2011

Maggie likes to roll on her back for a while, after she comes in from outside sometimes. She looks so surprised that I took her picture while she was doing it :-)

Tuesday, February 15

Miranda February 15, 2011

Oh No!!! We are all sick! Where did this awful flu come from....? Lysol is my bff... ugh...

Maureen February 15, 2011

The kids have been going with a friend to his church's youth group meetings on Tuesday nights. They've been building pinewood derby cars at their meetings for the past few weeks. Tonight, they raced them.

Molly February 15, 2011

I love my days with this cutie!

Monday, February 14

Miranda February 14, 2011

I got "released" today! I can now go back to normal activity - I can't believe Gabriele is already 6 weeks old!

Marla February 14, 2011

Hot Chocolate! The students who are safety patrols at school get hot chocolate on Mondays and Fridays in January and February.

Maureen February 14, 2011

The kids in Shelby's class were supposed to be making pinhole suncatchers with the thumbtacks & hearts. Instead, they turned it into a therapeutic session of 'stabbing the heart'. Later, this boy ended up poking himself so hard with the thumbtack that he nearly passed out from the shock of it.

Sunday, February 13

Miranda February 13, 2011

Just chillin!

Molly February 13, 2011

Fun day. The show was OK. Would rather have been at the fest.

Jen February 13, 2011

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Today we celebrated Valentines Day since Joe will not be home on Valentines day. The kids loved what they got and so did I and Joe and the dogs.

Maureen February 13, 2011

Checking out her brother's new cell phone.

Marla February 13, 2011

We went to a show today called "Doktor Kaboom". He did cool science experiments mixed with comedy.

Saturday, February 12

Miranda February 12, 2011

Joe and I went to a "Couples Event" tonight which talked about "time." It was very interesting!

Jen February 12, 2011

James loves watching popeye and wears his sailor hat!

Maureen February 12, 2011

Annie & I went with another scout & her mom to help pick up the cases of girl scout cookies for her troop. We filled the back of the truck, three to four cases high and still had to carry another 8 cases in the cab of the truck with us!

Friday, February 11

Maureen February 11, 2011

Went to see 'Ordinary People' at the high school tonight. It was an awesomely powerful show! Great job, Farrell (and the rest of the cast & crew)!

Marla February 11, 2011

Lillianna and Zoey