Chicago

Last week was a big week for Rowan & Holland. We spent the week in Chicago with Nanni and Papa (or sometimes Nana and Poppy). We had a really wonderful time in the much cooler weather. Thankfully the cicadas weren't too bad there-so many of you asked about that! We visited and played at several parks, took a trip to Nanni's hospital to eat lunch, ate yummy ice cream, viewed many animals at Cosley Animal Farm, played LOTS of catch with Papa, got a Cubs baseball cap for Rowan- so everyone will know where his roots are :), watched Curious George the movies & Bob the Builder, taught Rowan how to play "go fish", and various other made-up games. I know the children had a wonderful time and having two other sets of hands was a real treat for me. I am looking forward to taking them up there again for Christmas this year!

For me, it was great to see my bestest friend in the world, Shannon, and to catch up on her life. She and her husband Florencio are expecting twins at the beginning of 2008. I couldn't be happier for them-except the day they got married. God has truly blessed them. And I can't wait to be an auntie!