Calling all Readers!

Just out of curiosity...I would love if everyone who reads this blog would give me a shout out in the comment section. You may make yourself anonymous or you can make yourself known in the anonymous section. I know I average about 20-30 hits a day according to my visitor tracker. Now it's your turn to participate and interact and say hey! If you can't think of anything to comment then just tell me what you are doing this weekend/or what you did this past weekend.
Okay, I'm waiting................

Bending over Backwards.........

You can do it physically.......
I will do it metaphorically.........

One Hot Birthday!

The lake people got together on Monday. Holly was visiting from Minn. and her son, Ray, pictured below with Miss-o, planned a surprise birthday party for his mommy! What better place to have it but at the splash park! With sporty hats and blowers! and "How to Train a Dragon" cupcakes! Plus, I hear that Holly got a "Buzz Lightyear" balloon, too! Best party planner ever! Thanks Ray, it was a fun day at the splash park!

These two are some serious cupcake eaters!
Blphphphph!

Staying cool in the fountains.

One HOT day at the splash park!

Go CUBS!

What a beautiful night it was Friday night. A great night for baseball-watching and fire-works gazing! We hadn't been to a Cubs game this year and decided it was time to go before school starts. Unfortunately, Daddy had to work so I braved the trip down-town and toted the tikes around. It was a good time, funny how there's a little something for every age. The CUBS won! After the game we watched an amazing display of fire-works! C-man said the finale looked like a bouquet of flowers and he was very right about that! A foul ball did sail right in front of our eyes and hit the little girl to our left. She had a big bruise on her shoulder and she got the ball out of the deal! C-man said he was very close to catching it with his hat! I'll take his word for it, I was trying to protect all of our noggins from the super-shooting ball going 100mph!

Super Big Fans, awaiting the game.
"When are the fireworks going to start?" Miss-o asks in the second inning.

Dreamin' of the Major/Minor Leagues.

Staying Cool with the Chicago Crew

Show-offs!
Lizzie and Miss-O, playing princesses....

C-man loves his little cousin; they really see eye to eye on things.

Evan loves kissin' on his cousin.

C-man and Dave havin' a blast in the pool!

Aunt Cindy and Miss-O floatin' around

The Three Amigos !

We loved spending time with you guys! Hope you had a safe ride home.

Good luck in Tennessee, Liz!

Good luck with football this year, Dave!

Take care and hope to see you soon, Cindy!

Road Trip!

The kids and I jumped into the truck and sailed down the interstate, an aisle between Queen Anne's Lace, and wild Black-Eyed Susans, with plush leafy trees as the congregants.

Three hours later we were sitting in my sister's family room soaking in the new family member.

Miss Gwen hardly made any peeps. She was so laid back, cuddly, and comfortable with the livelihood that swirls around her.

We were excited to see Jackie when she woke up from her nap. She thanked us for waiting for her while she napped. Her first words out of her mouth were, "I just got up from my nap." Second words; "I'm a big sister!"

Very serious about their new cousin.

C-man was very proud holding Gwen.
Precious Baby

Wide awake checking out her cousin Miss-O.

"The Girls" Jackie, Jolyn, & Gwen.

Proud big sister and delighted little sister.


Thank you John, Jolyn, Jacki & Gwen for having us over to visit.
We can't wait to see you again!