Picture Time

I have been sick this week so here are some pictures to hold you over until I am better.

Weekend Wrap Up

This weekend was busy but a lot of fun.  Friday after work, Rebecca and I took the kids to the Grayslake pool for a few hours.  It was pretty nice but turned a bit cold. Poor Owen was miserable in the cold water.  Amelia had lots of fun swimming and playing with her friend. I enjoyed the time there relaxing in the pool and playing with the kids.  Hoping we can do it one more time before the summer ends.

Saturday we cleaned the house because Bonnie and Carter were coming over.  Bonnie brought Carter over to our house for the first time, it was fun. We sat on the floor and played with him a bit. The cats were a bit apprehensive at first. Guido inspected Carter but accidentally got popped in the nose.  Tobi did not know what to think. They pretty much just layed outside the door of the room we were in. Afterwards we picked up Adam and the five of us went to Golden Corral for dinner.

Carter with TommyHawk

Excited for mashed potatoes

Testing out the pack and play

What's under here?

Sunday started out bad as I had migraine number 4 for the month. Argh lets hope these migraines end soon! Mom and dad came over around 2pm. Mom and I went to Goodwill to do a little hunting. Dad and Justin went to Walmart to pick up some stuff. 

We went to Mitch's for dinner for some yummy hot dogs and then gilatto. All in all a nice weekend! Here are more pictures from the week/weekend.

Tobi and Phillowpet

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Today I am linking up with Jamie for her "What I'm Loving Wednesday"

Here are all the things I am loving this week:

*One*

The Olympics

Loving the fact that Michael Phelps has gotten his 19th Olympic medal and is the most decorated Olympian in history!

 

Also super happy for the woman's gymnastics and the Fab 5 for their gold medal win. Here is to more exciting Olympics events!

*Two*

Organizing- We have been cleaning the house, organizing things, and trying to straighten up our second bedroom. I am so proud of what we have done so far but still have lots more to do!

 

*Three*

Looking forward to a great next couple of months. Going to a Phillie game this month in Milwaukee, trip to Florida over Labor Day to see family, Sarah and Joel coming to see us in September, and Wisconsin in October. It will be a great next few months!

 

*Four*

These cute kids things:

Cocalo Peek a Boo Monsters

Skip Hop Water Cups

JJ Cole Diaper Bag

*Five*

My wonderful family of course!

 

What are you loving today?

 

About Fais Giveaway

Cool giveaway over at a blog I follow:

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Looks pretty cool, I like the collage one. 

Click here to enter!

Happy Olympics Everyone

Let the Olympic games begin!

Finally the 4 year wait is over and it is summer Olympic time again! I can't wait, DVR is set and ready to go.  Last night the opening ceremonies were pretty awesome as expected. So excited to see the parade of countries (even though our outfits were pretty bad).  Not as bad as Sweden who thought that wearing their interpretation of Where' Waldo would work (it was pretty bad).

I loved seeing all the children's book characters come to life, especially the 100 foot Voldemort.

 Seriously was anyone expecting that? How awesome! Too bad he was destroyed by Mary Poppins (who I despise :) ). I also loved how they had Mohamed Ali touch the Olympic flag before it was raised. Of course seeing Beckham drive the boat in with the Olympic touch was awesome!

Another great feature was the music. I mean Muse, Pink Floyd, and Beatles all playing in the background just to name a few.  Then at the end Sr. Paul McCarthy singing Hey Jude.

Well done on the opening games London, well done!  So excited to start the Olympics off with some swim and Michael Phelps today! 

Let the games begin! And may the odds be ever in the USA's favor. ;)

Vacation Day 5- Madison in Pictures

Vacation Day 5- Madison in Pictures

 Our room Madison Lakes

 Parking area

Badger store in the mall, I love the badger

 Phil is loco for Taco Bell

 Milio's sandwiches, these were SO good!

 Mine was Mediterranean, Justin had roast beef.

 Happy the B&B dog

 Breakfast

 Justin at breakfast

 Pancakes for breakfast

 Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast

 Steam shower, this was awesome!

 Heading out to Half Price Books

 Reading

 Cat statue, I missed the boys.  They had some little cats on the property

 Someone enjoys relaxing!

We had such a wonderful vacation and was sad it was over.  We were happy to come home and see the boys but wish we could have had a few more days off.  I highly recommend the Best Western Plus in Bloomington and the Speckled Hen Inn in Madison!