Our New Ornaments

They boys went to Grammie's house for a little play date today so I could get the tree up. When they came home they were very excited to see that Christmas had arrived at our house.

Going over all the ornaments on the tree with Dad
What did you get?
Owen's ornament this year was a Scooby Doo musical ornament and Brody's was Cars @.

I really didn't think out the musical aspect of the ornament. We have a strict no-touch policy with the tree and anything on it...well, they have to touch it to turn it on...it's all very confusing!

Todd and I couldn't resist when we were in Chicago, we picked up a couple more surprises for the boys. Brody loved his Phineas and Ferb ornament. It was Perry the Platypus, his favorite.

Owen thought his Tow Mater from Cars 2 was pretty cool too!

You know the weather is bad...

When we go to Chuck E Cheese

Yuck! Yuck! The dirt has filled the sky! Take cover!

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so excited for Turkey Day! Mommy was trying to run and get ready for her upcoming 1/2 marathon...and over did it on Turkey Day. She had a headache and did not do a good job captureing Thanksgiving Day 2011. SORRY!

Great Ma and Great pa broght us space ship and jungle puzzle car tracks, Thanks!
Miss Henley was just exciteed everyone was together

We all love Daddy, but today must be Brody's day!

Is that home-made-whip-cream?????

Only Grammie is nice and patient enough to let me do this!

Totally-Turkey-tushie-pass-out!

Great Ma and her sweet Owen!!!!!

Thanksgiving Eve 2011

Thanksgiving Eve we actually had guest into our mess!!! We are still not done with the paint job in our living room...we moved in minimal furniture and "allowed" guests to come over regardless the disaster! Great Ma had a busy bee for Henley.
Guess who couldn't wait for her guests to be seated?

Papa D and some of his buddies. Brody went home with Grammie and Great Ma & Great Pa.

Mom and Nana being silly!

Momma loves her little girl!!!!! so much!!!

Is that Dada peaking our from BooBoo's hair? She's a mess!

Cell Phone Recap

Here's a quick recap of the last couple of days...according to my phone...

I went to the dedication for the Bush Tennis Center and hung out with the first couple. It was pretty cool!


We ate ALL the icing off at least six pieces of cake at a friends birthday party.


Apparently I cannot even sneak through the carwash at nap time.


Daddy cruising with his little girl. Whatever she desires!


Went to a park and ran and ran and ran


Owen loves to pretend to be Spiderman


B-boy is a swinging fool! Yes, that's what the swings at the park look like. Pretty fancy


Owen wanted to "help Momma" but he did not think sister was being very helpful. (I kinda agree with Owen)


Finished Turkey Day shopping. It was a ZOO! We fit in great!

Thanksgiving Parties

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching... I joined Henley for her Thanksgiving Feast at Children's Day Out.

We enjoyed a great lunch of chicken fingers and various salads, sides, and desserts prepared by moms/volunteers.
My little turkey feasted on cookies more than anything else!

Next, we headed to the boys' parties. Owen looked so handsome in his turkey hat. He was thankful for "My brother, My Daddy, My Sister, The Sun, My Mommy". So cute!

Owen's class performed the Turkey song for us.

"A turkey is a funny bird

His head goes wobble, wobble, wobble.

He only knows a single word

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble"

Brody had a great smile for me. He was thankful for "Dogs, Owen, Mom, Dad, Toys". Todd and I were both glad we made the list for both of the boys.

His class was not as into performing the song. A classmate gave each of the kiddos a small gumball machine with REAL gumballs. So exciting!

Brody and our sweet friend Georgia.

Now...they are off for a week...and home with MOM!!!!

Chicago

We headed to the windy city for a little getaway.

We had a great view out our window of Michigan Avenue.



Our beautiful suite (there were no toys on the floor!)



The amazing view from the treadmill. Made working out almost fun ;)



The best thing in Chicago!!!!!



Well...this is probably the best thing in Chicago!!! Love to see Lauren! I miss her so much!



Heading to the Bears game



Amazing! A friend scored us some suite tickets. We hung out there before the game and enjoyed Chicago dogs and the pre-game festivities.



Then headed down to our seats. We wanted to get the full Bears experience!



Soldier Field was all lit up for Veterans Day.



Then we headed to dinner at Gibson's (Yum-O!). No Roy, I'm not going to stab you!