Summer Family Pics

Tracy Aviary, Nickelrama, Fountains at the Gateway,Davis Co Fair, backyard fun, sandrail test drive.

Milwaukee!!

After Chicago we were able to spend some time in Milwaukee. We visited with Grandpa and Grandma (where G-pa schooled me and Brian in pool), played lots with Mom and Dave, ate tons of frozen custard, visited with Michelle (Becker) Jepson, and had a b-day party for Mya. When we had to leave, Mya cried a little and asked if we could all live with Grandma Ann and Grandpa Dave. Thanks for everything Mom and Dave. We had a blast!

Sorry about the cruddy camera work. This clip reminds me of the beginning of The Wonder Years because of it. Mya absolutely LOVES that Brian likes to play a lot with her. I'm sure it is just about one of her favorite parts of life. I think the little "clap, clap, punch" that she keeps doing is her own combination of the cheers I have been teaching her, and Kung Fu Panda. She really likes cheering right now, and she put on a show for at least 50 people who drove by Calhoun and Beloit one afternoon.

I usually sing this to Mya when we are finishing dinner at home, so she will go upstairs and take a bath. Because Ana is usually still in her highchair, I really had no idea she had memorized these actions until one night at Mom's when she left the dinner table and started saying "march, march, march". It was hilarious. I tried to keep singing it, so I could run and get my camera, but the more I sang it--the more confused she got. Anyway, this is like the 3rd time I made her do this, and I still think her march is so cute.

J&B in Chicago 9/6-9/9/08

I had a 3 day IRA Conference in Chicago for work the first week of September, so Mom and Dave were nice enough to watch the girls while Brian and I stayed in Chicago. Brian took the quiet opportunity to study more for the LSAT and I soaked up lots of IRA and retirement planning info. In the evenings, we had lots of fun! We went into the new Trump Tower where we found the Emmy Nominee Party was going to be that night. Brian asked if he could take a photo with the "street preacher"hanging out in front of Old Navy. The preacher asked him if he had a donation. :) We checked out Northwestern Law School and met with an admissions counselor (just in case). Finally, we rode the giant swings at Navy Pier and ate pizza at Pizano's. I will admit that I do NOT prefer the real Chicago deep dish pizza.

July 4th and Pioneer Day

Parades, Fireworks, and lots of family time!

Someone-- tell Ana this is fun!