Hannah's Flower Girl Debut

This weekend, Hannah's Uncle Jim got married and she was honored to be a co-flower girl in his wedding. She can now call Rachel, her Aunt Rachel-yeah! Here's a little video of Hannah in action...Way to go Hannah!

It's Fall Already?

So, the time has come...our beloved summer is over, and now we must cope with Fall. Ok, so it's not that bad, but I like 83 degrees and sunny! Anyway, here are a couple pics of the kids as of late including some glamorous shots of Josh and Ryan in sunglasses and barrettes, a cutie pic of Hannah and some of all of them playing on their new toy in the backyard from our neighbors.

We're still going to Hannah's dance class, she's had three or four by now and is still having such fun. We often take a picnic and play at the park district playground with our friends too.

Pat and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary a couple of weekends ago. We went to Sullivan's Steakhouse in downtown Naperville and to a movie. We had a delicious dinner, but the movie...we could've skipped it! Thanks to Jim and Mary for babysitting!!!

Phillips Park Zoo

Wednesday we went to the Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora for the first time. Hannah, Josh, Ryan, and I met Shannon Madden there with Henry, Ella, and Caroline. It was kind of confusing to get to, but we eventually all made it there! It's a very small free zoo, but it was nice. It had alligators, cayman, a cougar, river otters, wolves, fox, peacocks, and turkeys. There was also a really pretty sunken garden with a fountain in the center. I think the kids all really liked it. Josh and Ryan were just happy to walk around with the big kids when I got them out of their stroller. They liked holding hands too. All the kids liked to see the cougar, and I would guess the reptile house was a favorite too. It had a Burmese Python, and housed the alligators and cayman and turtles. We had a picnic lunch too, then went home for afternoon naps.

Hannah's First Dance Class

Hannah had her first dance class today at the Park District. It's called Tutu Toddlers and she gets to be a dancing little princess for a half hour a week! There are five other girls in her class and her teacher's name is Miss Katie. She had such a good time and is looking forward to going next Tuesday already.

Pics from Wisconsin Dells

Some Summer Memories

Since I haven't been posting as much as I should, I'm a bit behind...so here are a couple of different occasions of pics. Pat and I got a much needed afternoon out and went to see the Chicago Cubs take on (and beat) the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. The weekend before that we met mom and dad in St. Joe at the cottage for a day of beach fun! Here are some pics...

Fun at the Dells!

We just got back from Wisconsin Dells for a quick visit. We spent 2 nights at the Wilderness Territory's Glacier Canyon Lodge. It was a massive indoor/outdoor waterpark playtime!! The kids all had a blast! Pat and I enjoyed taking them on the lazy river as they were all contained and loved kicking back. Hannah and Ryan weren't big on the wave pool, but daddy was! Josh loved everything you stuck his feet in as he is my true water boy. They all played inside and out for a couple of days and enjoyed every minute I think! I'll post pics soon...