Weekend in Chicago

I was asked to be a bridesmaid in my college roommate's wedding this weekend in Chicago, so we decided to make a vacation out of it. We stayed right downtown by the pier and one block from Michigan Ave. My mom and dad went with us to help with Lucas and to watch him during the rehearsal and wedding. We had a great time. We went to a Cub's game on Thursday. Friday, while I had a bridesmaid's lunch in the Hancock building, Joe, Lucas, and my mom and dad went on a boat ride. We all spent the afternoon together on Michigan Ave. That evening Joe and I went to the church and the Sear's Tower for the rehearsal/dinner. On Saturday we went to the Shedd Aquarium, which Lucas loved! I had to take off early to get my hair done with the girls. A trolley picked us up at the hotel and took us to several spots in the city for pictures and then to the church. We ended at the reception at a 5-star Italian restaurant on Michigan Ave. with a 5 course meal and band. It was a wonderful weekend! Thanks Mom and Dad, we couldn't have done it without you!

It's a ....

G-I-R-L!!! We are SO excited! She was not being very cooperative, but now that we know she's a SHE we're glad she's modest. Lucas was so cute. Going into the building he said, "My baby's in dere," as he points to the office building. I had been asking him if he wanted to go see the baby and he just assumed...so we walk in and there's a little girl who's about 2 also and he says, "There she is!" Like we just get to pick one out! All the measurements and heartbeat etc. looked great and that was what was most important. We are very thankful and blessed. When I was talking to Lucas afterward I said something about him being a big brother and having a sister and he pumped his arm and said, "Woo hoo." On the way to Chicago Lucas said, "My sister's a BOY"! I love these confused statements! He'll be a great big brother!

Ouch

Yesterday Lucas fought in his first boxing match....oh wait....he went to church and the pew won! He was sitting right on the edge and leaned forward to get a book when he slipped right off and hit is eye on the pew in front of him. He WAILED. I had to leave church and walk across the street to get ice from my grandma's house because it swelled and got black immediately. That boy just wouldn't look like himself without a bruise on his forehead. Believe it or not, it actually looks worse today. He looks like he's wearing dark purple eyeshadow!

End of the School Year Party

One of my former (as of 2 days) students had an end of the year summer party. There was an ice cream truck, the Bubble Truck, balloon animals, tattoos, a bouncer and pony rides! Lucas had a great time! One more teacher day to go and then 3 days off before summer school starts!

Memorial Day Weekend

Wow! We had a pretty perfect weekend! Friday night Joe and I went to dinner with some friends while Lucas played with Cole and Nate. On Saturday we went to Cole's tee-ball game and then grilled and took a long walk. Sunday, after church, we did lots of yard work and planting and had a picnic at Community Park. Lucas fed the ducks and played on the playgrounds there. Today we had a relaxing morning. Joe and I watched a movie (while I did report cards) and then when Lucas woke up we went to Churchill Downs to watch the "forses". Lucas had a blast. After arriving late we ended up with the BEST seats! We got to pet the horses and were right next to the fence at the race track and to the left of us was the winner's circle. After every race Lucas would look at me and say "It's not over Mommy" as if to say "We're not leaving yet!" We had a great weekend!

Happy 4th Birthday Cole!

PARTNERS in crime!!

This is what Lucas and Nate were doing while Cole was opening all of his presents!

Cole goes Pro (in Tee Ball)

Today was Cole's first tee ball game and he had a huge fan base present! Lucas and Nate had a great time playing on the playground and weren't too interested in the game because they weren't allowed on the field. After the game they ran the bases and got to hit! Cole did great! I'm sure this was the beginning of many days spent at the ballpark!