Fall In Chicago

50 degrees today... time for our new fleece coats :)

Bedtime Antics

The girls being goofy before bedtime :)

Josie On The Move

Playday Fun

Josie hosted a playday with her friend Ava (born 2 days apart!!!). And they had a ball!!!

Elmhurst Festival

A pony-ride, petting zoo & a slurpee from 7-Eleven on the way home...what a fun day!!!

Blooming Ballerinas

Our blooming ballerina is now taking ballet on her own too. She sure has become independent the past few weeks!!! Of course, mommy can't resist peaking through the window to watch as she learns some new moves & snap a few pictures too :)

Football Sunday

Proudly wearing her pink & white Bears Jersey, Gracie enjoyed hanging out in the basement & watching football all day long with daddy on Sunday.

Shake, Rattle & Roll

Josie had her first day of music class today & she absolutely loved it (mommy did too :) She loved making new friends & they sure had lots & lots of fun making music together.

Labor Day BBQ

We hosted a Labor Day BBQ with our neighbors...a good time was had by all!!! And the kids loved swinging in the hammock. Next time maybe we can get the daddy's to pose for a picture too :)

Highlights From Gracie's First Day

Gracie's first day of school was a success & no tears were shed except for those shed by mommy :) She was very excited to share her adventures from the day on our walk home.

Favorites According To Gracie:
Favorite Assessory - Princess Backpack & Barbie Lunchbox
Favorite Song - Wheels On The Bus
Favorite Snack - Pretzels
Favorite Activity - Play dough
Favorite Part Of Lunch - Eating with her friend Michael

Some quotes from Gracie Too:
"Did you know that they have a park at school" (aka playground)

"A little boy went pee pee on the floor but I didn't step in it!!!"

"I drew a picture for you but didn't finish it because it was snack time"

"Daddy did you know today was my first day of preschool?"

"Mommy did Nana Shirley pick you from school when you were a little girl?"

Gracie's First Day Of School

Up Close With Josie

Papa Will captured some photos of Josie at a park we stumbled upon by Diversey Harbor. The park was old & rustic & had a lot of charm. Definite photo favorites of Josie swinging this summer.