June 5, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend!

Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend was yucky and rainy and ruined the plans we had made (which were none.) But it was just the principal that had we MADE plans, they would have been ruined by the awful weather. Sunday, was slightly better in the morning so we headed to the Zoo! This was our first trip this year and it was great. The animals were active and fun to watch.  We were only detered slightly by the tornado warning at the end of our trip. But we were done looking at the animals and headed home soon after.
Looking at the Tiger
The New Baby Takin!

The Camels Fighting Over a Low Lying Branch

Alpacas

They added cows this year!
Brushing the Goats

She made sure to brush EVERY goat so no one felt neglected

Erin insisted on taking one of Ryan and I. (Notice the point of view...)

I was very happy to see these signs posted in the lion exhibit. I have a friend who is all too familiar with these lion's and their territory marking! ;)

Feeding the Fish
On Monday, Erin and I went to the Annual West Side Memorial Day Parade. This was Erin's first parade and I think she enjoyed it.  I wanted to show her the real reason for the holiday and thank our soldiers for their service.

June 4, 2011

Random Photos

Momma and Erin Passed Out on the Couch
Ice Cream with G at the Mall
Peyton Covered Herself Up with Blankets to Take a Nap
The Beautiful Flowers Erin Sent me For Mother's Day. They Lasted Three WEEKS!
Swinging on Her Swingset
Learning to Write Her Name

June 3, 2011

Cubs vs. Reds Game in Chicago!


Over Mother's Day Weekend, Ryan and I had tickets to see the Cubs/Reds Game in Chicago. This would be my first trip to Wrigley so I was super excited.  Phil, Bridget, Amanda and Jason came with us and we had a great time! We stayed and visited our Chicago friends after the game (Wrobel and Lisa!) 


Hanging out at Cubby Bear Before the Game





Wrigley Field!

Jason, Amanda and Ryan


Slightly Chilly for May!


Bridget & Phil
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago Whatdya Say. Cubs are going to win today! And we did! ;)

Back to Cubby Bear to Celebrate the Victory!


Wrobel Came out to Join us!

Bridget, Amanda & Jason


I apologize, the only picture I have of Lisa and I is awful.  So I refuse to post it. Sorry Lis!

May 26, 2011

4 Years Ago!

Four years ago, I married my best friend!  I love you Ryan! Happy Anniversary!
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May 4, 2011

Bowling

Last weekend, Ryan and I went bowling with Matt and Kristin.  As we were leaving Erin with G for the evening, Erin started crying.  Normally she could care less if we leave her home with family for the evening. We asked her what was wrong. She said "I want to go bowling too!!"  So Ryan told her that if she stayed home with G that night that we would take her bowling next weekend.  So on Sunday after fishing we all went to Strikes and Spares for a game of bowling.  Erin beat us both! She could actually carry the ball up to the lane and throw it down herself!  It bounced back and forth on the bumpers but I was pretty impressed!


Watching Her Ball

She scored over 100!

May 2, 2011

Gone Fishin'!

Ryan, Erin and I went fishing on Sunday with G, A and Quarter. We went to Ferretie Baugo Creek County Park.  I hadn't been fishing in years. We stopped at Meijer on the way and bought our fishing licenses and a couple of poles (mine is pink! :) ) Erin has a Barbie fishing pole. I refused to touch the worms, fish, algae or sticks (I didn't catch any fish but I caught a few sticks and algae and didn't want to take them off myself. ICK!)  But it was a nice day and I think we all had fun!  Jason even caught two fish!

















Look a Fish!