Month: April 2015

This week Henry and Eleanor celebrated “Take Your Kids to Work Day” by visiting Dad at the office. They had fun swinging in the tire swing, and saying hi to Uncle B and Tia. Then we went down the street for a frozen yogurt treat! Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t very nice this week – so…

Eleanor and Henry set off for a Metra adventure on the Saturday. We started downtown at one of the large Metra stations, and got to see lots of trains in the yard, and explore some engines up close. Then, it was time to board our train and head out of town. We rode the train…

Eleanor and Henry had a fun week enjoying some nice spring weather. We were finally able to hit some parks – it seems like forever since were last there. We also broke out the stomp rockets that Lala gave us at Christmas, and they were a big hit! Unfortunately, both Henry and Eleanor were a…

Henry and Eleanor celebrated Easter this week with lots of fun at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Mackenzie, Jack, Ben, Mahlia, Brooke and Buddy all joined in on the fun. There were new sleeping arrangements, and both Henry and Eleanor were thrilled with their new sheets. I asked Eleanor, “How is your rocket ship bed, is…

Eleanor and Henry hit the slopes this week for some spring skiing. They have both tried skiing before, but this year was the first time that they really seemed to “get” it. By the second day, they were both coming down the bunny hill with minimal help, and by the end Eleanor was had totally…