First day of School 2019

I think this is the first time it's rained on the First Day of School! It was still a fun day. Both kids came home exhausted and happy with their new teachers. Lillian in Kindergarten (finally) with Ms McReynolds and Simon in 3rd Grade with Ms Enders! (Though this year Simon is switching classrooms midday, so he'll also have the other 3rd grade teacher Ms Strawbridge in the afternoons.) 

Basques on The Cover of Rolling Stone

We were on the cover of Rolling Stone! 

Just kidding. We went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during our summer road trip and it was fantastic!

Niagara Falls 2019

We went to Niagara falls and we all had a great time.

2019 Summer Pictures by Jenn

Spring 2019 school photo

Fall 2018 School Pictures

Kids school photos are in! They switched companies this year and I'm not a fan of the new look. 

Lillian is 5 years old and in Pre-K

Simon is 7.5 years old and in 2nd Grade.

Lillian turns 5!

What a fun Birthday party! Lillian is so lucky to have a huge group of people who love her. 

Hamilton Walkathon 2018

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!

May 2017 Random Photos

Got a little table for picnics!

Picnic time!

Won't be 5 much longer.

Loved her bug outfit (Kiwi box!)

BUG!

Lillian's Soccer

So little still, but such a big personality.

She's already asking to upgrade to a big kid bed.

Just hanging out before bedtime.

Reading Super Mario

Ava's 3rd Birthday.

Reading together.