What a beautiful day

Today was absolutely GORGEOUS out, so the kids and I went to what Emma calls Rock park and we played and I took pictures. Here are some of the pictures I took...I'm not looking forward to cold weather.

Happy Halloween

This year Emma had planned on being Sleeping Beauty, but the outfit was itchy so we went for the ballerina princess..something we threw together in about 10 minutes. She also wanted her hair pink, so I sprayed it with a washable spray. To say the least, it was an interesting outfit, but she was just fine with it. We ended up heading to my brother and sister-in-laws house at the beginning. We had a great time walking around their neighborhood...Emma got a TON of candy, which I'd like to add, I am constantly eating. So much for working out and trying to stay in shape. I worked out this afternoon...probably about 30 minutes later I popped a kit kat into my mouth and ice cream. My excuse for the ice cream was that i was hot and needed something cold to cool me off. Anyway, later that evening, we had Grammy, Grampy, Ann and Doug over to visit and to also help pass out candy while we took Emma and Joshua around the neighborhood. Sorry, I don't have pictures of Joshua...he was quite difficult when it came to putting on a costume. I did persuade him to put part of a pumpkin costume on...I didn't have the energy to take pictures of it though. Anyway, here are the very few pictures I have of the night. Oh, and I have added pictures of us painting and carving the pumpkins.

Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary

Grammy and Grampy just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary...yes 70 years. It's been about 3 years since they made the move from their home in Colorado to good ole' Chicago. We have loved every moment we have spent with them. They are a true blessing to our family, an incredible example of committment to each other and to the Lord. I love that Emma and Joshua have a chance to know their great grand-parents...and they sure do Love them. Happy Anniversary Grammy and Grampy, we Love you guys.