Birthday Boy

We celebrated Ryan's birthday at Didier Farms. Not sure who had more fun...Ryan or H &E. It was a great day for pumpkin picking and pumpkin donuts.

First time on skates...

We took them skating at the park down the street. They are holding on to Dad so tight. It was hilarious to watch them wobble on the ice.

Sledding!

They were a little apprehensive at first, but by the end of the day they were trying to find BIG hills to sled. They are hard to come by in Illinois. But is was a fun, cold day!

Weekend in Wisconsin

We headed to Wisconsin this past weekend for the Coldplay concert and some family time with our favorite friends. The house was in Whitewater on 12 acres. The kids enjoyed jumping on the tramp, swinging, bike riding, hiking, picking flowers, fishing. It was a full and fun weekend.

The coldplay concert was amazing! I love all of their songs...the best part was with the band playing about 3 feet from me. I could almost touch Chris. I have to admit, I was hoping to see Gwenyth, Apple, and Moses...you know all the Martins. Oh well, maybe next time.

Mother's Day in Michigan

We spent Mother's Day in Holland, Michigan. We soaked up all the wooden shoes and tulips Holland has to offer during Tulip Time. Grandma Brabra (as Holland would say) and Haili boo joined us. It was a blast! Since this was our second year enjoying the festivities, Ryan managed to find a little old house on the lake. It was the best. More photos and stories to come!

Sunday at the park

Richmond's Addiction

While staying with my family I shared with them the best, most addicting card game: CANASTA.

Our good friends, the Thatchers, introduced the game to us last year. I rememer playing it when I had the flu unitl the early hours of the morning. We would play the game every chance we could get. On the beach, on the train, at restraunts. In the early days of playing Canasta, I would have dreams about it...it was sickening. I pretty much take it wherever I go. It is a true addiction.

So, my family is addicted to it too. All of the adults would stay up late to play it. Which is really not that late. Midnight is pretty early to some people. But is it late when you have to get up with our kiddies in the morning. My parents bought 4 sets of it - just in case they lose the first 3 !?!

So, if you are looking for a fun, easy, portable, game. Try Canasta. You will like it!