Weekend at Navy Pier

A weekend ago we took the kids to Navy Pier, where we all enjoyed strolling around on a sunny day. Josie went on the carousel, then we all went on the big ferris wheel. Josie thought the ride was really cool, and Jimmy thought he was high as the clouds.

Mom's Day

We took Mom to Ann Sather's downtown for breakfast this Mother's Day, and then went to a park with the kids. Later on we met Dan, Anuta and Dominik at Lake Katherine, where the kids enjoyed walking on the trails!

Spring at Lake Katherine

We took the kids, Gram Crackers and Pop to Lake Katherine Nature Preserve yesterday, where the kids saw a ton of animals and enjoyed the flowering trees and the waterfall. The kids had fun sending dandelion heads through the "rapids" and throwing rocks in the lake. It was a beautiful day!

Waterfall Glen

We went hiking last Saturday at Waterfall Glen up near Jim's work. We spent a little while by the waterfall and had a snack, then all of us spent a lot of time throwing rocks in the creek. We skipped rocks, tossed rocks and made "rock songs" by throwing in several in different sequences. Josie, of course, liked finding sticks.

Easter Fun

We spent a nice Easter up at Auntie Jeannie's this year. The kids had fun and spent a lot of time outside playing and later, hunting for eggs. The lamb cake--with Gram's recipes--turned out well and disappeared quickly!

Hiking at Swallow Cliff

A few weeks ago the weather was warmer and we took a ride over to Swallow Cliff for a hike. Jimmy and Josie had fun climbing the steps up the cliff, and wandering the paths.

Of course, they each have their own way of doing things. Note who's on the wrong side of the "Closed" sign here, for instance.