Chicago

IT was freezing...I think we all had like 3 layers on.

Our final lag home...peace and quiet!

the girls playing with our glasses. Our divas!

On the way home...Eva was passed out....she needed it. She didn't get her naps like normal and woke early so I'm glad she could fall asleep in the car.

The bean!

The bean...it was our first time seeing this! Pretty neat.

probably 1 min. after Chrissy and Ross left our hotel room Sunday night the girls fell asleep on daddy. The day was a success!

Ella got a treat...and of course...she picks a cold one! She sure enjoyed it, usually she shared but she wasn't willing to share this one.

Ella and Eva riding the Thomas train....they loved it!

Chrissy and Eva- Chrissy helped out with her alot (thank you) It was very much appreciated. Eva just wanted to be walking around so Chrissy kept her entertained or held her when we were busy being tourists.

Ella driving the city bus!

Ella washing the car windows

This was really cool, if you put your hands out they would fill up with pebbles and than once your arms went down they would all fall on your head.

Ella digging for dinosaur fossils!

Eva looking in the mirror at her beautiful self!

Eva and Ella going down the slide that makes music.

Ella playing in the water....and loving it.

Ella and daddy playing in the childrens' museum.

Ella drinking a pop!

New addition to the Tower, Clear case where you can look down to the ground. Ev was freaked out but did it so he could say he did it.

Us (minus Eva- she stayed for a nap with Chrissy)in the Willis Tower.

The view from the Willis Tower! Stunning!

Ella and I riding in the taxi...One of Ella's highlights of the trip.

Eva and Ella looking at Lions.

Us and the T-Rex.

Our first stop on Saturday was the Museum of Natural History, Ella and Eva loved it since it was like a zoo- lots of stuffed animals! The famous T-rex, the most complete T-rex in the world.

Eva listening to the DVD player on the headphones, to cute!

Thank God for naps!

Ella was holding some birds...she liked the idea until one started flappin its wings.

So great she was pushing Sammy along.

Eva driving the pump train. She did great!

Ella's highlight of the Pet Expo.

Ella got to pet and hold a baby duck!

Eva and I!

Eva sitting on daddy...if anyones laying on the floor Eva is crawlin on you.

The girls havin a snack and playing.

This past weekend we took a trip to Chicago. We had lots of fun but it was pretty chilly in the windy city. We knew it was going to be but we always plan trips and never actually go so this time we actually went which was good because my best friend from college and her husband live there but are moving in Aug. so we had to spend some time with them before they move farther away. We left on Saturday morning and 6 hours later picked up Chrissy and went to the Museum of Natural History, we all had a good time. We then went to Chrissy and Ross's and ordered deep dish pizza (yummy)although our favorite pizza place closed and we tried 2 others, none even close to as good, so maybe next time. Sunday we went the Chrissy's for breakfast and than over to the Willis Tower, but Eva stayed for a nap. Chrissy will some day be a great mom. Chrissy and Eva picked us up after the tower excursion and we went to Navy Pier for the afternoon, there we walked around and played at the Largest Children's museum ever. The girls and Evan had a great time. :o) We then went to Chrissy's to say goodbye to Ginsy who was their puppy - Eva and Ella's favorite toy! Poor dog..they chased her around like crazy. We went out to eat and than back to the hotel for some swimming. Ella really had fun but Eva was too tired and it was kind of cold plus the hot tub was packed so no relaxing for Chrissy and Ross. Monday morning we got up and walked around our hotel which was close to the bean, we then picked up some pizza and hit the road. We drove all day and arrived home around 8pm, in time for a quick bath and bed. Eva was already showing signs of a cold, either from the weather, her sister last week, or the germs at the Children's museum. Whatever it was she had troubles sleeping but we all slept in until 8:30 which was really nice.
The other main event last week was the Pet Expo. We went with Sammy and Melissa and there were lots of animal...so Ella and Eva thoughourly enjoyed themselved. We saw and pet goats, chickens, ducks, bunnies, puppies, birds, and kitties. Sat on the Easter bunny...which was a success and jumped in a bounce house and drove a train. Great day for them!

Spring is here!

We went to the park one day to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air.


The girls in there playhouse. We tipped it upside down so that the clay under it could dry. Eva walks now but still feels more comfortable on her knees so they were very dirty after playing outside. But she had fun!.

Grandmas letting the air out of the bed and Eva's being curious.



Ella wearing mommy's heels! She looks so old!

Well mom and dad are gone already...time flies by especially when you don't want it too. They were wonderful and helped us out so much..thank you both! The house is finally completed and is perfect! We didn't do too much other than stuff around the house, they enjoyed the girls though and thats the important thing. We miss them already! Eva finally started to feel better on Tuesday and Ella got a fever on Sunday and now has a cold, so we're all just sharing this little virus. Eva goes in tomorrow for her 15 month appt., finally, so am excited to find out how big she is. The girls are looking forward to warmer weather so they can be outside everyday, they both love it! Glad we finally have a backyard for them and that spring is here! Sorry to hear about the midwest....more snow, bummer!

Sun Shining

Trying to cheer Eva up because she wasnt feeling too well. Ella did a great job!

Sick Eva laying down watching tv.

Ella and Aiden were quietly playing upstairs and when I called for them they each had one of my hats on. Too cute!

Eva and Eli; Eva was touching Eli and playing with him, not sure which one of them enjoyed it more.


Ella playing with Eli...she still loves babies.


Ella and Eva playing with oranges...they wont eat them but they love to play with them.

Well its great to finally see the sun shining around here, it has been raining and cloudy almost everyday for 2 weeks. So depressing! And mom and dad arrived yesterday so we have lots to smile about here. It's great to see them and they love our new house. Eva has been a sick little girl for the past 4 days, she has had a fever and just fussy; no other symptoms though. She was supposed to have her 15 month appt. tomorrow but I rescheduled for next week, she's already been miserable enough I don't want to make it any rougher on her. We had 2 playdates last week and went to the library on one day so we were quite busy. I think the girls like to be busy as do I so we all had a great week, although Eva and I were sick by Friday. I have been working the Wednesday overnights plus my regular Friday shifts for the past 2 weeks and it was just too much for me so I got sick. It didn't stop me from going out on a date with my husband on Saturday. It's not very often we find a babysitter to watch the girls for the afternoon so we went out to eat, did a little shopping, and went to a movie. We had a great day but it went too fast! I felt bad leaving my baby but she survived with the babysitter. Well we don't have much planned for the week so lets hope it doesn't go too fast for us. Hope everyone else is enjoying some sun shine too.