Month: October 2016

  • Go Cubs Go!

    Go Cubs Go!

    Henry and Eleanor had been rooting on the Cubs this week as they host the World Series for the first time in what seems like forever. Both kids said they wanted to watch the games, but really they just want to know in the morning if the Cubs won. So far it hasn’t gone so…

  • Pumpkin Patch

    Pumpkin Patch

    This week Eleanor and Henry headed out to Didier Farms for their annual Fall Festival. Eleanor was disappointed that they didn’t have the funhouse ride, but all in all we had a good time. Henry’s favorite ride was the Mini Himalaya, and Eleanor’s favorite was the Dragon Roller Coaster. Eleanor loved the first loop on…

  • Medieval Times!

    Medieval Times!

    This week Eleanor and Henry celebrated Lala’s birthday with a trip to Medieval Times! It was quite the experience – Henry especially loved it. He didn’t stop waving his cheering banner the entire time we were there. As an added bonus, our knight, the Green Knight, was the overall winner of the evening. Eleanor also…

  • Videos!

    Videos!

    From the week ending 9/18. Enjoy! Happy Birthday Papa! Scooters and Bubbles The Flash Does a Magic Trick The Flash Eats Spaghetti

  • Videos!

    Videos!

    From the week ending 9/11. Enjoy! Cruise! Kaboom Teeter Totter

  • Videos!

    Videos!

    From the week ending 9/5. Enjoy! Stroller Race Stroller Race 2 Stroller Rides Surprise Snack Wild Train Ride Climbing Net Henry in the Hammock Learning to Cut Peppers Pirate Cruise Reading to Mom Scooter Stilts Scooter Tricks Sea Dog

  • Grandma!

    Grandma!

    Eleanor and Henry had a fun weekend visit from Grandma! We had lots of fun playtime, built an entire Lego amusement park, played dolls and Sorry, and got some good park and scooter time. Grandma and Henry got a special lunch date at Panera while Dad and Eleanor went to a birthday party. Mom had…

  • Videos!

    Videos!

    From the week ending 8/28. Enjoy! Robberts Race Take Me Out to the Ballgame Making Waffles

  • Videos!

    Videos!

    From the week ending 8/21. Enjoy! Superhero Song Ice Experiment

  • Lions Bears

    Lions Bears

    Amy and I went to the Lions Bears game this weekend in Chicago – revisiting the scene of our first meeting :) Unfortunately, just like that time, the Lions were the losers. Hard to believe that was 11 years ago… Anywho, the kids spend this week getting settled back into our routine. Eleanor had her…