Well, Merry Christmas everyone!…What?…I’m too late?…Rats! Anyway, this year was pretty low-key for us because Nicole and Andy, and Nadine couldn’t come, but I guess it was partially okay because we celebrated virtually using Skype. Enjoy the pictures! Our traditional hor’dorves buffet and present hunt (using clues-thanks to our clever dad. Natalie did dad) / [...]

We will be spending Father’s Day with only half of our family this year. Mom, Natalie, and Noelle are all out of town; I know, how rude. I suppose Joey and I are the only faithful ones. Joe and I gave him his dad day dinner tonight with a scrumptious dessert because we’ll be busy [...]

… found me having my Quiet Time, reading my book and posting, then spending time time with my siblings and family. IT WAS GREAT! I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!

We (Mom, Natalie, Noelle, and I), are once again happy to have put on our annual “Ladies Neighborhood Christmas Tea”. It might be a lot of work, but we always end up having a great time. And by the looks of it, I think the ladies have a very enjoyable time, too. Note: For some [...]

There’s something about this season that’s so cuddly and cozy; there’s never any time of year that could compare– All wrapped up in blankets, watching dangling little trinkets. Breathing in the scent of our beautiful tree and sipping a hot cup of tea… There’s something about this season that’s so exciting; there’s snow that gives [...]

Here are some pictures that highlight our week of Thanksgiving in Chicago. Fun at DSW! (One of Nadine’s jobs.) Awesome Cool Dudes-only family will get this. Natalie & Nicole trying on some hats. Downtown Chicago On our way… …in the Metra… …WE MADE IT! Some of us got out the first time the train door [...]

This one is for Joey. Andy…um…being himself. I think this building is so cool! The Hancock Cafe. The view was great, the food, not so great-it was icky…everybody agreed. I would not recommend going there for lunch. It just so happened to be Natalie’s b-day when we were there and this is what they gave [...]