Chicago

At the end of April, we hit Chicago with the Yates and Hills. Our agenda included the Field Museum, the hotel pool, Wrigley Field, the Sears Tower, and the Navy Pier. Somehow we squeezed a visit to the America Girl Doll store. We had a great time, if only we had another two weeks to check out the rest of the city.



Big bad Sue.



Alex at the start of an exhibit.



Alex & Emma at the end of the exhibit.



Cool stuff.



Those silly CoteNances.



Family picture with Sue.



The kids with Sue.



Alex geared up for the trip to Wrigley.



Taking the 'L'.



Sure is pretty.



Alex poses in the Press Box.



Check out the bums in the bleachers.



Hanging out in the Cubbies locker room.



Alex & Ryan on the field.



Couldn't pass this shot up.



Checking out the city from the top of the Sears Tower.




Walking along the Navy Pier.



Alex & Emma being...Alex and Emma.



Justin, Alex, & Ryan burning off some energy.

Outdoor Fun

Busy weekend when such nice weather arrived. An afternoon to Carriage Hill to see the sheep get sheared one day. Hiking at Glenn Helen (topped off with ice cream at Young's Dairy) the next day. So much to do...

Carriage Hill


Hanging with the Colangelos (or "Gelos") (by the way, Alex took this picture)



Alex pets the lamb while the sheep get sheared.



City folk watching the sheep get sheared.



The girls learn how to make clothes.



Silliness during our picnic.



And now the funny faces...



Ellie gives it a go.



Now that is wacky.



Maggie shows her stuff.


Glen Helen


The Roys, Yates, and Nances cross the mighty river.



Taking a breather.



Dave sees something...



Meeting up with the Gelos at Young's Dairy (if only for a moment)



Everything is better topped off with some Young's ice cream.

Spring has sprung

When the weather finally cleared up, there was a mad dash for outdoor fun. Flying kites at the park and neighborhood barbecues go well with the nice weather.



Look at that face.



Ladybug, ladybug fly away home.



Alex sure loves animals.



While the mommies went shopping, the boys watched the kids and busted out the barbecue.



House of dolls.



Audrey plays peek-a-boo.



The kids spent hours on the trampoline (helps them sleep well at night).



Pure chaos.



Dave watches the insanity from a safe distance.

Birthdays Galore

In March & April, Alex went to a number of birthday parties. Nothing says fun like a bunch of 4 & 5 year olds amped up on sugar.

Katie's Birthday Party

Pizza time.

Sugar high acoming...



Group shot.



Present time.


Olivia's Birthday Party


Kinda makes me nervous.



Aylana & Alex hanging out.



Olivia makes a wish.


Anna's Birthday Party


A little play time.



Talented Todd.



Todd readies the cake.



Guess they need fodder for their blog.



Anna gets help from Meg & Kerri with the candles.