The Start Of Summer

With the crazy weather we've had the last couple of weeks, it is hard to believe that it is really summer here in Chicago.  Last weekend, for Will's birthday party, it was hundred degrees.  At one point (since we can't have a birthday of his without rain), we had some pretty severe weather come through here too.  We had put up a tent outside and everybody ...continue reading

My Bucket List

I know we've all seen the movie (okay for those who haven't, its about 2 men who are dying who make a list about the things they want to do before they --wait for it-- kick the bucket. Hence, the bucket list.). You'll find thing on a bucket list like skydiving, riding in a race car, etc. I bring this up, because Bill and I created a bucket list for our ...continue reading

Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees — Really It Doesn’t

Oh the joys of having a four year old (who is almost five and cries almost everyday because she is not five yet).  Madison has finally started noticing things - especially things called commercials.  Every single commercial she sees she wants whatever product their are selling be it a pancake ball maker to a baby that swims (though she said she wanted that ...continue reading

Deadly Dozen

Bill put a really cool show on tonight. It is called Deadliest Dozen and it is on the National Geographic Channel. They are going through different countries and continents and letting you know what the deadliest twelve things are for each. So far, we have watched a show on India and Africa. Bill has decided that we are never going there. LOL. Next will ...continue reading


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