BUSY in Chicago

Every time we return from a visit to Chicago, I wish we had some more pictures to document how much fun we had!  We were busy, as usual.

Cousin Lori & Ethan were also there and it was great to spend time together.  Ethan went to his first movie, Madagascar 3.  We spent loads of time at the new aquatic center and ended the week with a visit to a carnival.  We visited Karen in Naperville and met her 3 week old baby girl, we spent lots of time with Becky and her family in Naperville too.  I even managed to sneak away for an evening downtown with my girlfriends :)

Katie skipped her nap most days because there was just too much fun to be had.  We learned that is the best way to have her sleep sound for over 12 hours a night!

Family tree

We hosted a family bbq a few weeks ago and we were finally able to gather all 5 great-grandchildren with Jimmie & Thelma for this picture.  This pic will be added to our family wall of pictures going up the staircase at our house :)

From left to right:  James (3yrs), Kevin (5yrs), Tyler (9mos), Thelma, Isabel (2yrs), Jimmie, Katie (2yrs).

Safety Town

As a right of passage, most kids in our area attend Safety Town the summer before Kindergarten.  Kevin had a blast!  They road the bus across town to the police station and fire station.  On the last day they had a "graduation" ceremony where the kids showcased what they learned.  Our friend Garrison came with me and he knew Officer Weatherall from when he went to Safety Town 7 years earlier.  All 3 kids got a picture with officer.
Yes, safe to say, I hope this is the only time Kevin is on a first name basis with a police officer.

4th of July

Lookin' cool on the HOT 4th of July.  The kids picked up so much candy at the Urbandale parade!