Grayson & Liam ~ August Photos

August was a busy month.  Maria our au pair took the boys to a water park in the suburbs, Maggie Daley Park, Lincoln Park Zoo and play dates with another au pair's host kid.  They had a great time exploring the city.  Liam lost his second tooth while we were eating dinner at Uncle Julio's.  Grayson's soccer practice got cancelled because of lightning so took advantage of the extra time and had dinner.  Liam's tooth was so loose and he was so afraid to have anyone pull it.  Julia pulled his first tooth and he didn't even feel it so he wanted her to do it.  Unfortunately she couldn't make it so Daddy had to take her place.  He barely pulled it and it came right out and Liam didn't even notice.  The tooth fairy came and gave Liam $20 so he was very happy.  The boys had soccer camp at Chicago Fire and did a great job.  We baked cookies and they used shapes to make X's.  I always love snapping pictures of the boys sleeping with Daddy.  Lately, Grayson has to get up and go to the bathroom so he comes to our room and sneaks into bed with us and then Liam will come in around 6/6:30 just before he has to wake up for the day.  Liam got a really cool birthday gift from Aunt JoAnn and Uncle Dom - a caterpillar farm that turns into butterflies.  We had so much fun watching them turn into butterflies.  Grayson had to take a picture reading his favorite book for his classroom.  He just started getting into chapter books so we started reading these and buying more for him.  

Ross Family in Chicago

The Ross Family came to Chicago for a long weekend.  They got in late Friday night just in time for a movie and some wine.  Saturday we hung out, went shopping at the outlet stores in Rosemont and had dinner at RPM Steakhouse (Craig, Maria, Phil and Kat) followed by chicken foot dominoes.   Sunday we did more relaxing and then had dinner at Maple & Ash (Craig, Maria, Phil, Kat and Oma).  Monday Kat met me at the Metropolitan Club for lunch.  It was so nice spending time with them.  We always love hanging out with them including their super sweet special dog, Coco.  

Grayson & Liam's First Day of School

First Day of School for Grayson & Liam

The summer flew by in the blink of an eye.  The boys were excited to start their first day of school.  Grayson has Ms. O'Brien for 2nd grade and Liam has Mrs. Chuchna (Mrs. C) and Ms. O'Leary for kindergarten.  We can't wait to see the boys grow this year and learn new things.   

Meet the Teacher Event at School

Grayson and Liam had their "Meet their Teacher" event at school.  Grayson's teacher is Ms. O'Brien and Liam's teachers are Mrs. C (Grayson's old teacher from kindergarten) and Ms. O'Leary.  The boys are so excited to start school.    

Air & Water Show at Holly & David's

We went to the air and water show at Holly & David's condo at the St Regis.  We had the most amazing views of the city and the air show.  We had so much fun!  We watched the planes do crazy tricks over the city while the kids played in the pool.  We also played the nintendo switch in the common area and the kids had a blast playing together.  We had such a fun time downtown.