Wrigley the 5th member of the family!

It is really adorable how much both of my children adore Wrigley.  Nolan wakes up everyday and asks for her, and she is always right behind me ready to slober his face with good morning kisses. And Avery just giggles whenever Wrigley shows her some LOVE.  As I sit back and watch the interaction it touches my heart.  It is like an understanding between Wrigley and the kids.  Wrigley protects them and is gentle with both of them.  She lets Nolan and Avery pull on her ears, jump on her, and she tolerates.  She also knows who to turn to when she wants to run and play...!

Peggy Notebaert Museum Visit

We visited the Peggy Notebaert Museum today with Grandma Nancy and cousin Kaylee.  I think that all three children enjoyed the museum.  Nolan loved playing in the "river room", play area, and of course the butterfly exhibit.  He also loved feeding the ducks.

Nolan and Avery with cousin Kaylee

 Watching the Butterflies

 Lego Fun

Miss Avery

Miss Kaylee

Nolan and Kaylee

Feeding the Ducks

We also had fun exploring the flower gardens prior to heading back to the suburbs.

Our Avery is 8 months old!

This cutie is now 8 MONTHS!  Where did the time go???  

We LOVE Avery!

What has Avery been up to? 

PLAYING with her brother, she LOVES playing with Nolan.

She also loves playing with her toys, anything that plays music she is a big fan of!

She rolls to get around, and loves to stand against the furniture, we are not quite pulling ourself up yet.

Stats: 15 lbs. 10oz,(15% percentile), 26 1/2 inches long(20% percentile) and 17 3/4 inches for head circumference.

I took her over to Willow Creek Church, and she of course was smiley for the camera!

I just LOVE those cheeks!

Kaylee's Christening

July 31st is the day I became a Godmother to Kaylee Jo my brother and sister-in-law Mark and Cheryl's adorable daughter.  It was a very special day, as Kaylee was christened by Pastor Brian at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. Todd and I were married at Resurrection Lutheran and, Nolan and Avery were baptized by Pastor Brian, and now Kaylee has been christened by Pastor Brian.

May God Bless Kaylee Always!

The Godmother's, Pastor Brian, Mark, Cheryl and the star Kaylee

The Proud Parents, Mark and Cheryl

Our Family

Train Ride

My BOY Loves THOMAS, and anything that has to do with Trains!  Grandma and Grandpa Hassman took Nolan on a Metra train ride from the Palatine station into Mt. Prospect.  They enjoyed dinner and some ice cream.  I wish I could have been there to witness his face as the train pulled up, and his joy while riding on what he calls, "Thomas."  

Choo....Choo....

 Enjoying the ride with Grandpa

Ice cream....mmmmmmmm