Chicago - Birthday weekend for Andrea and I

The last two years we've made a weekend in Chicago for mine and Andrea's birthday. Baron and Andrea, Missy and Andy all the kids and I went to Chicago this weekend. We had such a great time. On Saturday we went in to the city and took the girls to the American Girl Store and then to Disney for Addi. We also hit some shops for the girls and to Gino's pizza for all of us. The kid loved the hotel's adjoining rooms. They had so much fun and we have so much fun watching them. On Sunday we hit Ikea and then a long drive home. It was a great birthday weekend. It is always fun to share my birthday with Andrea.

Who wants rosy tea?

Today Gigi and I went to the L.S. Ayers Tea Room for lunch and Gigi decided she needed a tea cup for her Sprite. We enjoyed our lunch and dressing up. Gigi got a lot of attention and when we first walked in she looked around and said "There's no boys here." She even got a new set of pearls from the waitress.

Pajama Party and Conner Prarie

John and I kept Addi and Gigi since Andrea and Baron went to a wedding. We went to Conner Prarie and took a trip back in time to a County Fair. I think kids liked it ok but I think they liked the playground best.

But then when we came home we had a Pajama Party. We made popcorn and watched the Wiggles and made a pumpkin bracelet for Gigi. It ended up being so small it wouldn't even fit her teddy bear. Oh, well you can't get it right everytime. We had a great time.

Craft Day

Today we had a little craft day. It was fun. We made the cutest Halloween wreath. It was a relaxing day. We ordered pizza's and had a chocolate pretzel snack. We had some nice conversation and a few laughs. I love fall and crafts.

Surprise Weekend

This weekend Missy and Molly decided to come home. We were so excited to see them We had a nice weekend. We hung out and let the kids play. I went to watch Addi at Gymnastic's and then we went to the Apple Orchard. Then Missy, John and I babysat for all three kiddies while Andrea and Baron went to a golf outing dinner. It was so much fun.

Grants Farm with Molly

I spent the weekend with Missy and Molly. It was so fun.