Chicago

We had a fun time in Chicago. We kicked off the week with a day downtown after taking Jeff to the airport for his trip to Raleigh. Pete and Ethan met up with us for some time at the Museum of Science and Industry. I hadn't been there for a very long time and was duly impressed by the side, quantity and quality of the exhibits. The kids had a fun time checking it all (rather a small portion) out. 

The following day we went to a trampoline park to jump some energy out. Of course we followed up our morning with lunch at Potbellies. 

I then spent the rest of the week in Raleigh with Jeff trying to figure out where we will live. The kids stayed back with Papa & Grandma Kari. They had a great time playing together and going to the Dells with them. They went to water parks, miniature golfed and ate good food. Ben & David met up with them as well for some more fun. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures from their vacation with their grandparents. 

Grandma with Charlotte
During the following week, we spent some time with my siblings and their munchkins. Karen had her baby as well so it was fun to get to meet little Gillian. 

Aaron was soooo tired

Water time at Tommy & Colleen's house with the cousins while Karen had her baby. 

Grandma with Emily & Trevor

Kyle & Addison. We had to hit Dairy Queen right by Tommy's house for an after-nap snack. 

Aaron decided he was afraid of the dark on this trip so he ended up sleeping in our bed quite a bit. A queen size bed feels a lot smaller when you have a toddler on there as well. 

Kyle Little Mo

Kyle played in the Little Mo tournament again this year. He played last year and was out of his league. This year, he is almost of age for his age group (8 and unders) and wanted to play it again to see how much he has improved. He did a great job, taking 2nd place. Nice work Kyle!

Kyle with the winner

After the final, Kyle and I flew to Chicago to catch up with the rest of the family. We had a junk lunch in the airport and took in some World Cup soccer pre-flight. 

Last day of 2nd grade

Kyle & Emily finished their last day of 2nd grade today, both having a great year. 

Emily with her teacher

Kyle with his teacher

Kyle, Emily & Aaron with the librarian. Aaron and I worked in the library each week so he got to know her too. 

Zoo day

Kyle & Emily had their zoo field trip the last week of school. Aaron, Alice and I went to the zoo as well to catch up with these monkeys for a little bit. 

Kyle at the squirrel monkeys

Lice

A nice parting gift from school in San Diego for Emily: lice. Lice stink. Don't ever get lice. Those little boogers are horrible. I spent 6 hours picking through Emily's hair getting those little evil disgusting bugs out of her hair. Emily was thrilled. Can't you tell? Don't ever get lice. Have I mentioned not to ever get lice? Don't get lice. 

Kyle at 7

For Kyle's class project, they all wrote what they wanted to be when they grow up on a chalk board. This is Kyle at 7 and his dreams for his future.