Windy City

Mark had to go to Chicago last week for work so I tagged along. The kids stayed with my parents so I didn't have to worry about them one bit. We were there for 2.5 days but we did enough for a week. The night we got there went to a Cubs game. It was my first MLB game and it was so much fun. We had awesome seats...10 rows back from home plate. Mark worked Wednesday and Thursday and I shopped both days. We stayed on the Magnificent Mile with wonderful shops and outside cafes. I spent most of my time at The Disney Store, American Girl store and Crate & Barrel. Wednesday night we went to The Second City for a show. It was hilarious and I would recommend to everyone to see "The South Side of Heaven." I love Chicago and I'm so glad I got to travel with him for some one-on-one time with Mark.

walking to our hotel

our hotel: The Inter-Continental

View of Boeing building from my water taxi.

Mark's Chicago office

The best pizza in Chicago. We have eaten here twice in 8 months....so yummy!

My view while waiting on the water taxi to meet Mark for lunch.

Here comes my yellow boat!

Memorial Weekend - Lake Martin

The 5 of us headed to Lake Martin for a few days over the long holiday weekend. The kids loved swimming in the lake and we all enjoyed many long boat rides. Thanks to Nana and Papa for letting us come invade their lake house. Here are some cute pictures. Enjoy!

swimming with daddy

E-man still getting used to the lake water and life jacket.

Allison was daddy's little side-kick in the water all weekend.

twinkies!

my little fish!

Not quite sure what they're looking at, but it's a great picture!

Perfect napping environment.

This would be Em's POUTY lake pose.

Always in the driver's seat. (You can kind of see his black eye in this pic)

Allison and Daddy on the tube.

Emily and Daddy

So cute seeing them out there by themselves.

Best friends forever!

telling secrets?

Mark was relaxing.....

He's all boy!

One last ride on the golf cart before heading back home.

4.5 cousins

Uncle Jonathan, Aunt Corrie, cousin Samuel and baby Miriam came to visit on Sunday May 22nd. They came over when we got home from church. The kids loved playing with baby Samuel. Yes, they still call him that but not for long....baby Miriam will be the newest baby in a few months. It's so neat seeing all of the cousins walking around and playing together. Samuel is getting so big and is the best talker. We all just wish they lived a little closer so we could spend more time together.

Uncle Jonboy and Aunt Corrie with the kids.

Allie B. loves her Aunt C.

Pretty typical of the girls paying attention and the boys being distracted....