Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Chuck E. Cheese

We were invited to a friend's birthday party today. Thankfully, CEC wasn't nearly as painful as I envisioned. This video is a little long, but it gives a good idea of how silly Sam can be~

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Archery - Churchill Woods

This morning honed their archery skills at Churchill woods~

Nice shot~


Cole was there, too~
Sam cracks me up (from his outfit to his expression) ~

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Independence Day!

We spent the 4th of July at the Bishop's annual party. A couple of the older girls were doing face painting. Mary loved that~
The Bishop's live just a block away from the best place to watch fireworks. So the entire party just heads over there as it starts getting dark~
Mary was a hit with all the big kids. The boys and girls were actually fighting for her to sit with them~
She spent a little time in both camps~
This was the first year that Mary really was able to enjoy the show~

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Bronx Bombers

Sam had a GREAT season with the Yankees! We celebrated with the rest of the team at his coaches house~
There was tons of food, and plenty of fun to be had by all~
Wendy made signs for all the players last game~
This team is a really great bunch of kids. Next year the draft starts, so we will probably be saying good bye to many of them :(

Friday, July 2, 2010

Naperville RibFest

Scott got complimentary tickets from someone he works with for the Naperville RibFest. They included entry into the "sponsor's tent", which included free food (ribs for the adults/hot dogs for the kids), beer, wine, soda and ice cream. There was also a preferential parking pass. It definitely was a fantastic deal. Even if Mary was crabby as soon as we go there~
She cheered up when we stopped in the family area. Everything was included in admission. There was a petting zoo~
Brave Mary~
There were several bounce houses, and various rides. Mary is watching her brothers on the euro-bungy~
The boys waited almost an hour for their turn. It was definitely worth it~


Sam and Mary stopped by a clown for some balloons~
Mary requested a green flower~
The Great Svengoolie~
It was really a lot of fun. Scott wished he had enough energy to stay for Sammy Hagar - but we were all pretty tired by the time we left.

Heart Shaped World

Scott just happened to make this pancake this morning~
My husband is amazing!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Frightful

Charlie took 28 pictures of this hawk today. I think it's time to re-read "My Side of the Mountain" ~