It has been a tradition, since we renovated our house three years ago, that my parents come up Labor Day weekend and we “labor” on a project. This past weekend’s project, flipping the original nursery/scrapping room/storage room, into a lovely guest room. This room was actually our labor day project the labor day before Hazel was born. [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Family’
August 10, 2009
Family Ties
It is sadly ironic the circumstances it sometimes takes to bring family together. This past weekend my cousins, whom I haven’t seen in 8 years ,came to the Quad Cities to visit my grandparents as their health seems to be on a downward spiral. Although the reason for the reunion was definitely not a joyous one, the reunion itself was. The bond of family is strangely strong; though time may [...]
August 1, 2009
A few days in PB
Hazel and I spent a few days with my parents this past week in Port Byron. We had a wonderful time and as always, enjoyed visiting, Grandma “moo ma” and “Boopa”, as Hazel has affectionately come to call my parents.
August 1, 2009
Squibbville
As I mentioned earlier we are spending quite a chunk of time in Salem this summer. Our last trip back was especially fun as all of the cousins and their wee ones were in town for Kacey and Micah’s baby shower. Although Hazel seemed pretty overwhelmed by all of the commotion, she warmed up eventually. [...]
June 30, 2009
USA CHAMPIONSHIPS
This past week, Hazel, mom, dad and I flew to Oregon to support Dorian at the Track and Field USA Championships. We stayed with some wonderful friends whom Phillip and I met while touring with Missoula. They live in Falls City, OR. We had a wonderful time seeing the beautiful sights, catching up with the [...]
June 21, 2009
Classic Miscommunication
Hazel is a late-to-bed-er. It was completely against her nature to submit to a 6:30-7:00pm bedtime during the school year. Now, since it is summer, we have been letting her stay up later. Tonight I tried to put her down at 8:30, she cried and cried. Phillip came in from outside and said “it isn’t even 9 yet” to which [...]
April 28, 2009
New Zealand….Finally
It has been one week since we have retured from our adventures across the world. I must apologize that I have not yet blogged in-depth about our trip. However, I feel I have only just recovered from my jet-lag. Hazel slpt till 2pm Monday and 1pm on Tuesday! Good thing the in-laws came into town [...]
November 24, 2008
Visitors
We had a fun-filled weekend full of grandparents and even a surprise visit from Uncle Dorian! My brother flew into O’Hare on Friday from Arkansas. He surprised my parents with an unexpected Thanksgiving visit. My parents were coming to visit us already so we decided a few weeks back we would be masters of disguise [...]
July 25, 2008
Fire-fighter in training
This weekend is the “Ridge Fest” as in, Chicago Ridge, where we reside, outside of Chicago. This is our first year attending the festival. Since Philip is on the fire department we got free passes to get in, woohoo. I have heard it should pick up as the weekend progresses, bands like STYX and Eddie Money are to play, but [...]
