Megan

In preparation for Megan's annual Riley visit, Matt took this video to show that she really does know how to talk (she tends to be a little---or maybe a LOT shy for strangers). Turns out, she did end up talking for the speech therapist so we didn't need the video. But we think it's pretty funny, so I thought I would share. It's about 5 1/2 minutes long.

PS- Megan's Riley visit was great, she is doing just fine with everything and we're good to go for another year.

Trick-or-Treat

Some pictures of this year's Halloween fun...

Allison LOVES the feel of pumpkin guts. Lauren, not so much.

2 Vampires, 1 Rapunzel and a Batman

Trick or Treat!

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Last weekend Matt and I surprised Allison and Lauren with a trip to Chicago. It's so nice to be close enough to enjoy the big city from time to time.

Waiting for the train

Enjoying some pizza for lunch

On our way to see Mary Poppins

A walk through the park

They were pretty pooped after a long, long day, but it was a blast to spend the day together and the show was so much fun!

Growing Boy

Remember this little guy? Hard to believe this was only 4 1/2 months ago...

Look at him now!

Fall fun

Miracles never cease

If you know Megan, you probably know why this represents a major milestone for her!

Galena

If you're wondering what a Galena is...well, we didn't know either. Until we planned a trip there. For my 30th birthday, Matt surprised me with a getaway for 2 (+1). We ended up finding a great deal on a place in this quaint little town in the northwest corner of Illinois. A big thanks goes out to Jason & Kristin for taking care of 3 extra kids that week! It was a great, relaxing, not-much-planned sort of trip. You know, the kind of vacation that you don't need a vacation after. If that makes any sense. Here are some pictures of our adventure...

Downtown

Riverboat ride on the Mississippi

Fenelon Place Elevator

View from the top

A walk by the lake

Ahhhhhhhh...

Mr. Ben

Benjamin's a growing boy! At 3 months he has doubled his weight and keeps on going. I'm just going to look through my more recent photos and post a few here for you to see...Ready, go!