Morten Arboretum

We had a great Labor Day at the Morten Arboretum with Grandma and Papa. Check us out in the stream, we got to climb on these huge rocks.

First Day of Ballet

Don't you love my new tutu?? Grandma bought it for me from the American Girl Store!

Home Depot Day!

We found out that the first Saturday of every month is kid's building day at Home Depot. This was our first trip and we got to make these cool football tables. We also got these "manly" builder's aprons and every time we finish a project we get a new pin to put on it. We can't wait until October when we get to build fire trucks!!

Why Do Birds.....

This is the song Mommy sings to us every night at bedtime. I sound pretty good, huh? In case you don't know, it's "Close To You" by the Carpenters. She used to sing it to us when we were in her belly.

Grandma/Papa Day!

Every Thursday is Grandma/Papa day and we love it! They come over to play with us while Mommy and Daddy go to work. Here we are having some cheese and apple sauce downtown Geneva and then we went to their house to play in the dirt!!

Amanda's Wedding

Check out how cute we look at our cousin Amanda's wedding. We had such a great time and danced the night away! Well, I danced with Mommy all night and Paxson would only dance with Grandma =)

Play for Maeve 2010

Every year we go to "Play for Maeve" in honor of Maeve McNicholas who's life was cut short in 2004 by a brain tumor at the age of 2 1/2. Her Mommy Denise is one of Mommy's good friends from college and we want to do all we can to show our support. It is always such a wonderful, memorable day. They have a great park, a sprinkler to run through, kids games, jumpy castles and check me out on the huge inflatable slide. Paxson did this about 20 times, he couldn't get enough!!

Everyone, kiss your children every single day and no matter what life brings you, as hard as it may seem, tell them you love them and show it! Life is too precious and so are our children!

Yo Gabba Gabba Rocks!!

Here we are singing "There's a party in my tummy"!

Deer Park

Check us out feeding the deer at this way cool Deer Park in Wisconsin Dells! Auntie Mary and Uncle George took us there and we loved it! We had such a great time with them! We love them very much!

More Dells

Wisconsin Dells

We made another great trip out to the Dells. This time we not only stayed at the Wilderness with Auntie Carrie, but we then went to Auntie Mary's house. It was so much fun!

1st Trip to The American Girl Store

1st train ride..checking things out with Grandma!

Aren't Mia and I adorable in our matching outfits?

Lunch with my bitty baby and puppy!

Wow, what a weekend!! Mommy, Larkin, Grandma, Mia, Aunti Dem and Grammy Sharon all had a girl's trip to Chicago. We went for our first trip to the American Girl Store! We wore our matching outfits with our bitty babies in their matching dresses. We even stayed overnight in a hotel. We had so much fun and love that we got to spend this special time with our Grandmas! We love you and can't wait until next year!

Swedish Days Parade 2010

Boy was it hot but Mommy and Daddy picked out a great spot and we had a nice little tent to get some shade. We had fun with Grandma, Papa, Aunt Becki, Uncle Jon, Abbey, Mommy and Daddy!

Beauty and the Beast

Today after lunch we went to the mall. Larkin had said that for Father's Day, she wanted to take Daddy on the merry go round. On our way back, we stopped in Von Maur and our favorite piano player lady was there. She helped Larkin play Beauty and the Beast with her....it was so pretty it made Mommy cry!

Happy Father's Day 2010

We took Daddy to Old Towne for his Father's Day lunch! He had a great weekend...it started on Saturday with some fun swim lessons with us, then Mommy planned for him to go on a pond tour with Uncle Richie and then a wine tasting. Today he got to sleep in and we gave him his present (a Wii...we are so excited) and then he got to go out birding and finally, we met him at Old Towne and treated him to lunch. He deserved the best day ever because he is the best Daddy ever!!

I have no idea what to say about this...

Mommy convinced Daddy to shave his Blackhawks playoff beard into a lovely 'stash!!

Should we enter this for funniest home videos?

First he stretches, then he almost knocks Mommy out!

Cubs first draft pick.....2030

Just like Daddy

Morning bagel and National Geographic!

Keeping busy on a rainy day

What better to do on a rainy day than fix a digger, right?

Pool Time

It's that time of year....pool time at Auntie Dem's!!!

Croup.....again

Who's the patient here, huh? Daddy is just "resting" during my 2am ER visit. Luckily it was just the croup, but man, enough is enough. I have had it so many times now!!

Cough, cough.....

P

Dinner at McD's

On Tuesdays, after we play at Mommy's gym, we head over to McDonald's for dinner and more play time. We sleep REALLY well on Tuesday nights!! =)

Gametime with Daddy

Check me out playing video games with Daddy at Mommy's gym. They have this great play area where Larkin and I can run around, play on a slide, climb a rock wall, color a picture, watch a movie and as you can see, play some video games. We love it and can't wait to go back each time.

From Surfer Dude to Businessman...all with a few snips

First Carnival with Auntie Dem and Mia

Thanks to Auntie Dem (actually her sister Cherise), we had tons of free tickets to the Windy City Carnival. Our first time was great! We went on every kid ride and even went into the fun house...that made Larkin cry because the silly clown had a siren on him!

First Milkshakes at McD's

Of course Larkin finished every last drop of hers but I only had two drinks.

I will NOT eat that piece of corn!!

I don't care if I don't get dessert or a bedtime snack, I will NOT eat my corn.....even if it's just one kernel. I could sit here all night!

Bubble Bath at The Barn

We love playing at "The Barn"!! On Sundays we love to go to gym by Grandma and Papa's house because they have a play area. The whole thing looks like a barn, so that's what we call it. It has a big yellow tube slide and a climbing area. Here we are playing in the basket and pretending the balls are our bubble bath.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! We had a great day! It started with finding our baskets and eggs that the Easter Bunny left for us. We then got all gussied up in our Easter best and went to church with Grandma and Papa. We tried our best to sit still but it just wouldn't take, but luckily they have a toy room there! =) We then went to G & P's house to play and finally had a great brunch with Grandma, Papa, Aunt Becki, Uncle Jon, Lucy and Abbey. We even say Auntie Dem and Mia there! Phew, we are pooped, so it was straight home for a nap.

I hope you all had just as great of a day!

Love,

Larkin and Paxson

See, I Do Love My Brother!

First we like to cuddle as we watch Caillou....

Then I give him a nice back rub...watch out, he will turn on me quickly!! =)

Easter Egg Hunt 2010

P the Builder

Just look at my sister's expression.....that explains it all!

Last Day of Ballet

Today was my last day of ballet. I am hoping to start back up in the fall cause it was so much fun. We did a little recital for everyone and then everyone was invited to freeze dance with us. Here is me, Daddy, Paxson and Mia going crazy!!

Love,
Larkin

Siesta Key Florida 2010 - Our visit with Grandma and Papa!!