Aquarium visit

Lillian suddenly started asking to go to Florida to see and feed electric eels. Rather than taking her to Florida, we decided to take her to the Aquarium. She said she'd rather have gone to Florida (who wouldn't!?) but that she was happy to see them. Simon enjoyed the Archer Fish. 

Lillian's First Ballet Show!

After a year of ballet class, 3 year old Lillian had her first ballet show. She had a blast and really enjoyed it, but I think we'll skip a year before we take ballet classes again.

Lillian and Abby
(Abby is in Simon's class and Lillian LOVES her)

After the show. Hair came out IMMEDIATELY.
Outfit came off shortly afterward.

Simon's Last day of Kindergarten

Hamilton Field Day 2017

Simon's Field Day.

Basketball hoop building - 6th birthday

Gaga and Papa got Simon a basketball hoop for his birthday. They spent some time building it together and Simon got the first three shots in! 

Father's Day 2017

Simon is 6!! - Family Birthday Party

For his 6th birthday Simon wanted to make pancakes on the stovetop. He choose to flip the pancakes, but play outside while I made the batter. He also wanted a rainbow cake, which I tried and am surprised at how well it turned out. 

Simon's 6th Birthday Party

Simon is 6!!!

What a fun day! We had a Soccer/Mario party. Simon was FAST and the mustache picture was hilarious and everyone had lots of fun.

First baskets into his new basket ball hoop!

Swimming spring 2017

Kids are getting much better at swimming! 

Western Nature Presrve

We had a great morning hanging out with some ducklings, riding bikes and hanging out in nature at the Western Nature Preserve. It's not too far and has great bike path for the kids to practice on.

Scooters Mess

Bike Ride to Scooters. It was so hot the ice cream melted everywhere. 

Color Run 2017 - Simon, Colleen and Emily

Colleen, Simon and I ran the Chicago Color Run this Sunday morning. It was Simon's first 5K and he was a little nervous about the crowds and the idea that people were going to be throwing 'color' at  him. Once we'd gotten into the race a bit and past the first color station he started really enjoying himself. He'll definitely be up for more 5Ks in the future, for anyone who wants to run them with him!

We brought some color home to share with Lillian.

After the hose cleanup!