Summer Fun!

I am way behind on my blogging so I am trying to catch up now. I tried to take all random summer pics and put them in one post to make it easier so here it goes.....

In June, my cousin Jill got married. It was a night out with my cousins and I love my cousins!  So fun and Jill looked beautiful!

In fact, after that wedding, we were near Joe's Hot Dogs so why not?  It was yummy.

 

This summer Chuck had to trade in his green grasshopper car.  It was time.  He had that thing since I think 2001.  It was the first car he bought new.  But we needed something that could hold our entire family.

We bought this new van. Well, it wasn't new but close enough.  It's like luxary riding in this thing compared to the old van.  But guess who drives the old van now?

 

My friend Jessica took Gracie's 9 year pictures at this really cute place called the Elwood Children's Garden.  Super cute place.  The little ones played in the school and we walked around and explored while Gracie got her pics taken.

 

The girls and I had a bridal shower to go to so I had them wear matching dresses and you know how I feel about matching clothes!

 

We finally got a new dentist and Evie and Presley both had no cavities!

 

Chuck's family came up and they went to a Cubbies game.  They got a limo and everything and Presley got to ditch school and go with!  Fun day for him!

 

The kids went to Vacation Bible School again.  The theme this year was Cave Quest.

 

They always decorate the church super cute!

 

We took one afternoon and went to Haunted Trails with our friends.  The kids had fun riding some rides although I think Lindsay enjoyed it just as much!

 

We also got to drive some race cars.

 

We even went mini golfing.

 

We celebrated Daddy's 41st birthday.

 

We went to family fest at church after VBS was all done. 

 

We celebrated Grandpa Gil's 80th birthday!

No summer is complete without going to the Plainfield Fest. The kids had fun going on lots of rides.

 

Of course we spend many days at our pool too!

 

We managed to squeeze in a little bowling too.

 

And we had a cousins night at Jill's new place!

 

And we spent one of our last summer days at my friends Jill's beach!

 

It truly was a great summer!

Happy 7th Birthday Evie and Presley!

 

 

I can't believe these babies are turning 7!  Where has the time gone?  It's been a wild ride that's for sure but I wouldn't change it for anything.  I love these two to pieces and can't imagine my life without them.  I was definitely blessed with these two. 

So like I do every year on my kids' birthdays, I write them a little something.  I hope they treasure it as much as I treasure them.

 

7th Heaven

7 years ago you were brought into my life

a handsome, healthy 8 pound boy

I can't imagine my world without you

and you have brought me so much joy

 

You've really grown in the last year

now you are in 1st grade with Mrs. Traina

you are very good at math

which for you is a no-brainer!

 

You've made a lot of new friends

Ethan, Tyler, Patrick, Scotty, and Jackson are your best buddies

you've also become friends with the neighbors, Andrew and Nicky

and you love playing catch with them whether it be sunny, cold, or muddy

 

This year you were part of some baseball teams

in the spring you were on the Mets

Daddy was your coach

but you weren't done with baseball yet

 

In the fall you were on the Sand Gnats team

pitcher was your favorite position to play

you practiced hard and went to batting cages

remember I'm your biggest fan ok?

 

You won 3 game balls this year

whether your team won or lost a game,

you played to have fun

and always smiled just the same

 

You also joined Boy Scouts this year

and you are now a Tiger Cub

you sold popcorn and are working to earn badges

I'm so proud of you Bub!

 

You  love to be silly

and eat hamburgers for dinner

you're favorite baseball team?

the Chicago Cubs, World Series winners!

 

Anthony Rizzo is your favorite

when you grow up, you want to be like him

with your skill and determination,

the chances of you not making it to the major league are slim

 

So happy birthday my special boy

stay sweet, just the way you are

you continue to amaze me everyday

and I'll always love you, by baseball star.

Love, Mommy

 

 

7th Heaven

It's been 7 years since I met you

and now you are turning 7 years old

but I've loved you long before

"it's a girl" I was told

 

You are such a special girl

and you have the most beautiful smile

you are such a cute, spunky girl

and I wish you would stay little for awhile

 

You amaze me everyday

especially now that you are in 1st grade

you love school and do very well

and I keep all of the crafts that you made

 

You love reading all kinds of books

and now you read to me at bed

I'm so proud of the reader you've become

and the long list of books you have read

 

You have a lot of friends

and friendly to everyone you meet

Piper, Fiona, Isabella are some of your BFF's

and watching you play with them is really sweet

 

You are also great with babies

you play with dolls and real kids

you take care of Colton and Benny

someday you'll make a great babysitter for kids

 

You are a Daisy Girl Scout too

You've already earned lots of patches

you sold Girl Scout cookies as well

and you love baking them too by the batches

 

You tried Poms this year

and were in the same class as Grace

Your favorite colors are still pink and yellow

and you love to stuff candy in your face

 

When you grow up, you want to be a nail painter

you love to paint your nails and wear makeup too

you do your own hair and are picky about clothes

and always wear your jewelry too

 

So happy birthday my sweet girl

who's always helpful and loves cleaning

be sure to stay just the way you are

you are amazing and I love you my Evie Beanie

Love, Mommy