Summer Camp

This summer is going to a busy one, both kids are in summer day camps. Rylie is going by herself to Kiddie Kamp (she's a whale) and Logan and I are going to Lollipop Camp.

Sorry its been awhile since I posted anything I will be organizing pictures and try to post in the upcoming days. :(

Fun in the Kitchen

Who knew that playing in a bowl of soaking potatoes could be so fun???? Or maybe its just because Logan loves anything having to do with water and getting wet...LOL

School Spirit

The spirit wear that we ordered Rylie finally came yesterday. So, you know she had to wear something to school today. Go M.E.S. (Mokena Elementary School, for those who don't know) Stars!

Parent/ Teacher Conferences

Last night I attended my first parent-teacher conference for Rylie. She is doing so well at school...SHE IS OUR SHINING STAR! Kind, caring and shares with others (except maybe Logan). Her speech, colors, numbers and OT/PT is making great progress. Way to go Rylie!!!

Who Would've Thought????

November at the beach with the Grants?! We only tried once this summer to get to the beach since Jim (Eric's brother for those who don't know or remember) and Jennifer live so close, but it stormed. BOO HOO! But we finally made it and the kids had so much fun, I wish I took a picture of Logan running for the water in shoes, socks and good party clothes! Check it out! :)

Halloween

Rylie's Halloween costume was made be Grandma Grant and I, thank you Grandma. SHE'S A CLOUD! Other pictures include carving of the pumpkins (done Halloween night...we're behind) since Logan has an ear infection his part in the festivities were not so much this year...hopefully he'll catch up next year. Rylie did dress up for her school Halloween party and today for Halloween but did not want to go Trick or Treating...she helped Grammy hand out candy.

Playing in the Leaves

A time honored fall tradition! You rake the leaves....they jump in the leaves....etc. They have fun you get some exercise....everyone benefits!

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

This years trip to the pumpkin patch was not as good as last years. Lots of people made it less enjoyable. Boo Hoo! But we still went on a hayride, pet some cute animals, played in the corn and, or course got our pumpkins!

Rylie's First Field Trip

This is Rylie's BFF Jackie. She is very cute but her mom definately has her hands full!

If you notice the holding position...Rylie is literally squeezing the poop out of this poor little duck. Clean up was pretty gross!

Amid all the tragic stuff that was going on in the family this week (John's passing), the light side of life was that Rylie got to go on her first school field trip. It was a much needed distraction for me and fun times for the Ryster. We went to the Children's Farm in Palos Park where Rylie and her classmates got to hold animals, go on a hay ride and pick their own pumpkin. They were all so cute!

Shop 'Til You Drop

Poor Logan we hit Walmart and Trader Joe's this morning. He's a good little shopper but I think he had too much. Nothing like falling asleep with your prize of the day, though!