Chicago!

And Easter 2009

We took a little vacation to see the Rinquests during April. It was so much fun and we were so happy to be able to spend time with them! We were able to see the pretty area that Jessie lives in, had great food (Chicago style deep dish pizza, and Buffalo Wild Wings! Yum!), and went into the "Windy City" which really lived up to its name! We had a great time visiting the sights and getting some fun pictures! (I also had a good time shopping with Jessie in H&M!)

On Saturday Adam and I got to go to the city alone for the day! It was so much fun and so nice to be able to spend time-just the two of us! Thanks to Jessie and Del for watching Owen for the day! Owen had tons of fun playing with the boys and Georgia the whole trip! He had the best time being with the boys and doing the things little boys love to do, like playing with dinosuars and cars, climbing, jumping, and running everywhere! Owen got really attached to Georgia while we were there, and I knew he was really going to miss her when he walked around Uncle Scott's house on Easter with his arms in the air saying "Gorga? Gorga?" He's going to be excited to see them all next week!

We really had a great time on Easter eating and visiting with Uncle Scott and Aunt Sandy. The kids loved the easter egg hunt and bubbles! Thanks so much Scott and Sandy!

It was so fun and Owen did great, but the last night was rough, and on the flight home something seemed wrong. When I woke up the next morning I could see that his ear had been draining, so I took him in to the doctor and sure enough his ear drum had ruptured. Poor Guy! I feel so bad I didn't know and didn't know what to do for him, but he's had his anitbiotics, and goes for a follow up next week. We're hoping this is a one time thing, and nothing will happen when we fly again in a week or so to Orlando.

Thanks again to Jessie and Del for everything, and we hope to visit again! We love you!

Owen listening to the Ipod on the airplane

Our little family in front the official plaque of Ground Hog Day (the movie)

You can see how windy it was! Owen's blanket was out of control!

Buckingham Fountain

Chicago Tin Man


This guy had just barely stood up from proposing in front of Wrigley Field. He's showing her the ring. What's funny is that Adam was finding a place to get a picture and almost backed right into the guy while he was down on one knee. Adam turned around, noticed him bent down and thought he was just tying his shoe. So he just stood there next to him, waiting for them to walk away while the man was proposing! I don't think they noticed though, and they walked away engaged and happy!



These two were so funny together. Georgia sat in the doll stroller, Owen saw, and decided he'd do the same in the other stroller. Georgia fell through the seat of her stroller, but didnt care! She's too funny!

Adam and I went to the Shedd Aquarium during our time in the city.

Just Random

Trying on his new jersey

Owen is a huge fan of balls. He will even point out a ball game as we are flipping through the channels.

He ran up and gave this stuffed scooby a hug voluntarily.

What a cute mannequin!

Happy Anniversary!

Today it has been 3 years since our incredibly snowy, but perfect wedding day! I love you Adam and I want you to know how grateful I am for everything you do for me. I am so thankful for all your hard work at school and work, and for taking care of Owen at night on top of homework, so that I can be home with him during the day. Thank you for letting me warm my freezing feet on yours when I come home in the wee hours of the morning. Thank you for always making me feel so important and loved! I love knowing we are sealed and we have eternity together! Happy Anniversary! I love you!