Trip to the Arboretum

A few weekends ago we took a trip to the Morton Arboretum with my friend Karen. It was a beautiful day. I can't wait until Eleanor is old enough to enjoy all the activities they have for kids there and just run around. For now she's stuck in the stroller or Mommy's arms. Don't you love those cheeks?

Baby Faces

(Baby Sara, Eleanor, & Baby Joe)

Well, she sure looks more like her dad than me. Maybe she'll have my artistic abilities since she didn't get any of my looks. Hopefully she'll avoid inheriting Joe's dance skills.

Happy Halloween?

No, Eleanor is not very happy in this picture. I promise, she did have fun and had to sleep it off the entire weekend. Both Megan's Caitlin and Elle had fun being little kitties for the night.

You've Got the Right Stuff

Oh yes, I attended the New Kids On the Block concert. Joe surprised me with tickets for my birthday. Surprisingly enough, he didn't really want to go so Megan went with me. We had a blast. It was like a time warp. We laughed, sang, and danced throughout the whole show. Did I mention that I actually touched them? I was sitting at the end of the aisle and they walked right past us. It could not have been any better. I may be 28 now, but I'm still 11 years old at heart. Good birthday present, Joe!

(Danny Wood as he walked past us)

The Birds

There is a giant group of birds that flies throughout our neighborhood. As you drive down the main road through Lakewood Falls you can often spot them on groups of houses. Well, this morning they landed on our court. I put the baby down for a nap and heard the overwhelming sound of birds chirping. When I looked out the window, there they were, sitting on all the houses and trees. I had to catch it on video. I was almost expecting Tippy Hedren to come running down the street. Creepy. I have a thing about birds.

Trying New Things

This week Elle is trying rice cereal. It really wasn't as hard and messy as I thought it would be. She kind of got the idea right away. This kid has always been a good eater. Just like her mommy and daddy.

She is also becoming more and more comfortable on her tummy and lifting her head. Last night she rolled over on her own from her stomach to her back. I caught it on camera today. I love the satisfied smile she gives me after she makes it over.

Fall is Setting In

Well, I think we will be putting all the summer clothes away soon. This week really feels like Fall here in Chicago. I don't know if Elle will need her sun bonnet much longer. We visit the doctor on Thursday for her four month check up. It will be another round of shots. This time I will have the baby Tylenol ready. Last time I left with a warning from the nurse that she might be fussy or develop a fever so I may want to give her Tylenol. She was so happy and smiley when we got home that I decided to pass on the Tylenol. Poor thing, about an hour later she was screaming and crying like I have never heard before.
Next week Joe and I go to our Baptism class at our new parish, St. Mary Immaculate, in Plainfield. After the class we will be able to set the date for the Baptism. I'm hoping to do it in early November when the weather is still decent and we aren't battling snow storms.

(St. Mary Immaculate Church)