Back to School & First Day of School

The boys had the Back to School day to meet their new teachers, drop off their supplies and have some ice cream.  They are excited for the new school year.  We used our "first day of school" sign to take some pictures of the boys.  It's hard to believe Liam will be in 3rd grade and Grayson will be in 5th grade.

 

Fatima's Birthday Dinner

We went to dinner at Mia Francesca to celebrate Fatima's Birthday (and Liam's).  We had a nice dinner and then had cake to celebrate both Fatima and Liam.

 

Imagine Dragons with St Clement Moms & Boys

We filled a bus full of Clement Moms and their boys and drove to Tinley Park for the Imagine Dragons concert.  It was Grayson and Liam's first concert - and what a special night!  We had the best time!

Happy 9th Birthday, Liam

Liam's 9th Birthday

We celebrated Liam's birthday first with his flag football team with cake after the game.  Then we spent the day at Navy Pier at the Children's Museum followed by dinner at RPM Steak.  

Today we celebrate nine incredible years of Liam - our kind, curios, silly and endlessly lovable boy.  It feels like just yesterday you were a toddler with a big smile and even bigger heart, and now here you are, growing into such a thoughtful and fun-loving young man.

You light up every room with your energy and your sense of humor.  Whether you're telling a funny story, asking big questions about the world, or going the best hugs, you remind us daily of how lucky we are to call you ours.

We're so proud of who you are and excited to see all that this next year brings.  Keep being brave, keep being kind and always know how deeply you are love.

Happy 9th Birthday to our sweet Liam.

Here's to nine.  Here's to you.

We love you so much!

Love you more than numbers and infinity times infinity! 

New Jersey Trip - Visiting John, Sue and Tommy

We just got back from the most fun-filled trip to New Jersey!  We stayed with my brother John, sister-in-law Sue and nephew Tommy - and it was such a treat for all of us.  My boys absolutely loved spending time with their cousins.  Watching them run around, laugh, and play together made the whole trip extra special.  The first day we went to the Jersey Shore and the boys went on several rides including one that only Grayson went on that went so high up I couldn't believe he was doing it.  We walked around and had lunch.  The next day we had several family members join us at their house.  My cousin Mia and her daughter Lily, Aunt Suzie (Oma's sister), Uncle Dave, cousin Felicia, her husband Dane and their son met us at their house to celebrate Tommy, Liam and Grayson's birthdays.  We had a BBQ, played the dice game Quixx and went to the beach.  We had such a great weekend.

Here are the pictures from the trip: