Neighborly Fun

It was a beautiful night and the mosquitoes weren't that bad (since the city fogged the night before), and we noticed that Rob and Laura (the neighbors) got a new bean bag toss game, so we joined in. The twins had just passed out for the night and the older ones were already over at their house. It became a competitive game of bragging rights for the block. Bill has a small competitive streak and it must have been out, because after kicking back a few beers, it was after 1:00 am before they let him escape with his winning streak intact.

Survived the first week!!!

Megan has survived her first week of school. She started off nervous, but has gotten over that really quick. She is getting to know what days she has which classes, and which day to wear her gym uniform instead of her real uniform. She gets along well with the other students and really enjoys her teacher. We will get to meet her teacher and class this Thursday for the open house. I wonder if she will tell me that Megan is a social butterfly.

Reniassance Faire... Take 2

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This time the weather cooperated and the Faire was open. It was a pleasant 80-some degrees and NO RAIN. They rescheduled scout weekend, so we packed up the fam in the van and off we went. Bill was the only one who had been there before, so he knew what the fun things were to do. I have never seen so many people dressed up in costume before, and it wasn't even Halloween. I also saw many new and exciting ways to make your bosoms pop off of your chest. All the kids seemed to enjoy it, even the twins. All 3 of the older kids enjoyed the jousting matches. Max likes new ways to inflict pain on others.

Renaissance Faire

Amarii's Party x 2 and Jordan's, too

Mommy, Megan and the Twins went to Amarii and Jordan's birthday party while the boys were playing with trains. Amarii turned one year old and Jordan turned three. They had an inflatable jumpy thing and all the bubbles you could ask for. Mommy also had lots of baby holders :), that's what's great about family functions. Daddy and Max joined us after their train excursion. The party ended with a bang (literally), as they had lots of fireworks to close out the evening and the kids loved it. It is a 3 minute ride home from their house and Max passed out in that time frame. I think he had a good time.

Train Day

Daddy and Max went to a model train club open house today. They got to see the trains go and Max got to control some too. Max also got to help paint one of the trains to make it more rustic.

Train Day

Amarii's Birthday Party

Today was Amarii's first birthday, so we piled in the van and went to Grandma Pam and Papa George's house to celebrate. The kids wanted to help her eat her cake so bad, but we held them off so she could enjoy her first cake. We then attended the big birthday party for her and Jordan on Saturday.

Amarii's Birthday

First Day of School

Today was Megan's first day of school at Our Lady of Humility. She got up early and got all dressed up in her uniform and was ready to go. She was a bit nervous starting a new school, but she survived. She already knew some of the kids in her class either from pre-school or her T-ball playing years. She said she made a new friend already named Kendall. She loves her teacher, Mrs. Friedlund, and is really looking forward to going tomorrow. She told me today, that OLH is worth the money, because she likes it.

Jabber Jaws

Connor and Daddy were having a good old time chatting away.

Jabber Jaws

Bristol Renaissance Faire Girl Scout Outing

Closed today, Aug. 19, due to Flooding.. :(

We have to have the patch for this, (patches are like crack in our house) We were ready to battle the rain to get it and nothing was going to stop us. We are hoping they reschedule the scout activities they had planned, for one of the next 2 weekends.

Knights of Columbus Family Picnic

It was a wet day to have a picnic, but at least we had the great indoors to keep dry in. The picnic was held down at the Marina in Winthrop Harbor. The kids got to finally play outside on the playground right before we left. From there, Miss Social Butterfly, had a bowling/pizza/sleepover event to attend to.

Shirl's Customer Appreciation Days

Who could beat 25 cent corn dogs and 50 cent hot dogs. Not us!! Now this is a real quality dinner out for 6. :)

Shirl's was having Customer Appreciation Days and had special things going on for the kids. We walked over and had dinner and the kids got some cheap entertainment.

Shirls

High School Musical 2

This is how our Friday evening was spent..



I am so glad we could be part of this record setting event!!!

“High School Musical 2” Ranks as the Most-Watched Basic Cable Telecast Ever, Drawing 17.2 Million Viewers

“High School Musical 2” Stands as the Most-Watched TV Telecast on Record in Kids 6-11

“High School Musical 2” is TV’s Most-Watched Entertainment Telecast of All Time in Tweens 9-14

“High School Musical 2” is TV’s Most-Watched Friday Telecast in Total Viewers in Over 5 Years

Basic Cable’s No. 1 Movie Ever, “High School Musical 2” Surpasses Previous Record Holder TNT’s “Crossfire Trail” by 38%

Fun with cameras...

Max is making his attempt to be a photographer like his daddy. As you can see, these are some creative shots he has taken with the digital camera. He thinks it is cool to take pictures of just about anything... Arms, legs, pictures of pictures hanging on the wall. You name it, he will probably take a picture of it.

Max's Camera Time

Graduation Party!

Today we spent the day at Aerial McKinney's graduation party. I really feel old now, I used to babysit her when she was around Megan's age. Her younger sister is 2 years older than Megan and they are best friends. Connor was a hit with all the ladies, he would just flash his big goobery, drooley smile and instanty he had some hottie picking him up. He was definitly the pimp of the party.

Girl Scout Pool Party

Today the Girl Scout troop had a pool party at Shiloh Pool in Zion. It was an evening swim from 6-8. It was beautiful weather and the water was very comfortable. We had to go to get the elusive pool party patch for her vest. We are always on the go with one function or another. I am glad Megan is enjoying it.

For our biggest Fan!

JUST FOR YOU CINDY

3 month old pics

Here are the twins 3 month portrait shots. I got them back a couple of weeks ago, and haven't had time to get them scanned in and posted here. I think Keira could take him.

Girl Scout Picnic

Today was the annual Girl Scout Picnic at 38 acres. It was a very humid 80 degrees and Megan and Max couldnt get enough of the spacewalk. They also both got their face painted and then ran around like freaks in the heat. They were some nasty little sweaty things by the time we left to go home.

Girl Scout Picnic

The official weigh in...

Today, Keira and Connor visited the doctor for their 4 month check-up. They each got 4 shots in the legs and drank another. Keira stepped up to the scale first and came up at a hefty 13 pounds even and was 24 and 1/2 inches long. Connor clocked in at 12 pounds 7 ounces and was 24 and 3/4 inches long. Connor is finally catching back up with his big sis. Keira was in the 25th percentile and Connor was in the 5th.

T-Ball all done

The T-ball season has come to an end. Max really impressed us with his skills. I foresee a future in baseball. He could really crank the ball and he didn't hesitate to field the ball. The park district rewarded all the players in the league with a picnic and pool party. Good thing it was 94 degrees out.. The pool felt refreshing for the older 3 kids, since Megan and Bill went too. We already can't wait until next year's season to begin.