Iowa Trip ~ Visiting Juju

We went to Iowa to visit Julia (she's graduating in 6 weeks) and hung out with her, Ethan and two of his friends and the boys.  We had dinner with the whole group, then went to a bar and played shuffle board, ping pong and pool.  Craig, Julia and I played Shuffle Board and had fun playing together and then decided to move on to other areas.  Julia and Ethan had a ping pong competition, where Ethan dominated at the beginning, but Julia pulled through and beat Ethan in the end.  It was so much fun watching them battle each other.  Next Craig and I played each other in ping pong (knowing we are not the best) and we had so much fun!  I was laughing so hard I was crying.  I actually smoked him many times (he smoked me a couple times), but we had the best time.  It was such a fun night and we are so proud of Julia and all her accomplishments.  She already has a job lined up (recruiting job) and is so mature I can't get over it.  We are so proud of her and can't wait to see what the future holds for her.  What a fun weekend!  We will celebrate her again in 6 weeks when she graduates from Iowa.  

Candid School Photos - Liam

Liam's school did the cutest candid photos for the kids.  They did a great job capturing his personality and he had fun smiling for the camera.  We love these adorable photos and our sweet Liam.  

Candid School Photos - Grayson

Grayson's School had a photographer come to take candid photos of the kids.  We absolutely love how they captured his adorable personality and spirit.  We love these photos and our sweet Grayson.

Ohlanders to Chicago

The Ohlanders came to visit us in Chicago.  My boys are obsessed with Cora, Elin and Gabe.  It's so fun having my kids and my BFFs kids super close friends.  My boys couldn't be more opposite from Gabe, but they complement each other so well.  Gabe is super laid back, low maintenance, while my boys are high strung and high energy.  They had the best time playing video games, doing arts and crafts, playing cops and bad guys and hide and seek.  It was so nice to have Cora and Elin help with with all the crazy boys.  Elin and Liam slept in Liam's bed while Cora, Gabe and Grayson slept in his bed.  Cora was so sweet reading to the boys before bed.  The next time will be together will be in Orlando, Florida for Allison's 40th birthday.  We love the Ohlanders and can't wait to make more memories with them.