Speed, I am Speed

Well, I guess I'm working my way backward, but mid-July we went to the Joliet Nascar rases, and did the boys have FUN!!!

Friends Fairwell

We, bid farewell to our great friends, who we will hopefully see soon enough, and have loved them being here... We will miss you Marcucci Family. Good luck!

Northwoods Vacation

Well, it has been a long time since I have put up pictures... What a great summer we have had full of fun things going on, friends moving, other friends passing away, and birthdays to celebrate! We move on daily and enjoy the time we spend together





Matthew's 8th birthday at Paul Bunyons.
Kids in the hot tub!
Our yearly picture pulling into Deer Run Condos

Gabes Fun Bday party

Gabe's birthday was celebrated at Chuck-E-Cheese, his favorite place. Boy we did we have fun!~!!

More birthday fun... this time it was just Ryan's turn. He had a party at Monkey Joes, and had a great time.

April Birthday FUN!!!

Ryan and Gabe, so proud of their cake. Gabe just wanted us to keep taking pictures of it. And once it was all eaten, he kept asking me where all of the cake went... In every ones tummies:) So funny. Gabe is soon 3 and Ryan 6. I love to remember the day I gave birth to my babies. It is probably one of the things that keeps me holding on to wanting another. Ryan is such a sweet big brother to Gabe and I love him. And Gabe is a 7 year old stuck in a now 3 year old body... He is growing a learning like a weed on a raining spring day. I love him so much!

*P.S. how do you like Gabe's "smile" face?

Kids having fun decorating eggs

Ryan showing off his creations

Matthew showing off his creations

Breanna showing off her creations

Calista showing off her creations

Eggs

Decorating Easter eggs with the cousins. We are only missing Marren... She is baking in Arizona, poor her... Im just jealous. We did have 3 80 degree days this week!

Grand Geneva, and Sleding

Then for the weekend Matt took me to The Grand Geneva for a weekend alone. We had a great time. We went skiing for the first time in 11 years on their ski hills, and had massages, and then a fantastic dinner. Topped off by sitting by the fire in the main lodge area, listening to the piano player. So much fun!

The kids were at the Porter's having their own little vacation!

Well, I guess what is a birthday without making it to Chuck-E-Cheese. We have not taken many pictures since our Christmas Vacation, so my March bday was next in line for the blog. Knowing this would be a family birthday night I had to two great options of McDonald's play-land or
Chuck-E-Cheese. I of coarse know I choose the right one for me!! hahaha. The boys had fun, and thats what matters most. Then that makes me happy!

My Birthday

The Ocean

Over looking Trunk Bay

Our vacation in St. John this year was amazing. We spent 2 weeks of pure sunshine enjoyment with family, and fun things to do. Here a a few pictures from our trip...