Family UPDATE

OK, it's been a LONG, LONG, LONG time...I know. I'm sorry. We have been terribly busy and there is a never-ending chaos in our everyday lives. No matter what, there is never a dull moment. I have never had to keep an appointment book, but realized at the beginning of this school year I couldn't go without one. I can't do anything without looking at my calendar. It's been an adjustment around here. With everyone scheduling pictures before Christmas and finding time to spend with the boys, it's getting CRAZY. I'm SWAMPED. My sink runneth over with dirty bottles and dishes. My laundry is growing legs and moving slowly from the hamper, down the stairs and into a giant heap in the laundry room. My kids' toys are multiplying. My desk can't be identified, other than it has the enormous pile of paper to go through and the dog is a shabby excuse of a poorly kept Golden Retriever. We are just lucky to have clean towels and underwear each day. :) Somehow I keep managing to stay afloat. I'm treading water and doing well at it!

Without further adieu, here are some pictures that I've had on my hard drive, waiting patiently to be loaded for viewing. ENJOY!!

They are in no particular order...so I apologize in advance...But here they go...

This is Leighanne (Bryan's sister) and her boyfriend, Steve. They came to visit while my parents are out of town. Steve is staying for the weekend and Leigh is being VERY brave and staying the week to help watch the boys. They got Matthew a Razor scooter for his birthday. He's THRILLED!

Matthew & I at Heaven on Seven in the city... Leaving Navy Pier

The Family at Navy Pier

How else can I get into the pictures??

The gorgeous view from the Sears Tower

Poppy & Lolo sent Matthew a Web Blaster and $$ for a new bike for his 5th birthday.

Thank you, Poppy & Lolo!!

Cleaning the house, getting ready for company and Christmas!

Love those Pumpkin Robeez from Barnes & Noble

Matthew's 5th Birthday Party @ Randall Oaks

This was my view from the Hayride with 16 4 and 5 year olds...

The Gun Show

Future Snake Wrangler

Smiley BoyDundee-Crown High school Homecoming Parade

The boys @ Vinnie & Joe's

Blue Nanny & Ethan @ Aunt Nan's House for TooToo's Birthday Party

Heritage Fest - wishing he could be a police man

Climbing the Rock Wall at Heritage Fest

Batman saving his baby brother...

After the bath - Can't you smell the baby lotion??

Brothers

My Surprise 30th Birthday!

*do you think my mom had a couple drinks???

AT THE PARK

The Men in the Family

*ya gotta love some color!!

Ethan @ 8 months and Matthew at 5 years old...

*Whew, that feels good to get that done. I think I'm as caught up as I can be for now. I'll post videos soon, when I can find some time to load them. Thanks for looking!