Chicago

Over the 4th of July holiday we took a trip to Chicago and had a blast! We visited the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum and the Navy Pier. It was all so much fun! I have to admit, I was kinda let down with the aquarium, not as cool as I thought it would be. But, it was still a good time. Evan LOVED all the fish! Hunter enjoyed the different play areas. Hunter really enjoyed the Field Musuem and all the dinosaurs and bugs! He was in heaven!!! We all enjoyed the Navy Pier. The boys got a huge kick out of all the boats on the water and the fireworks at night! We had an amazing view from our hotel window since we were right on the water. It was a wonderful family vacation!!! Even the part when Hunter took his very own ride on the elevator ALONE! Scared the daylights out of us but everything turned out just fine. He certainly learned his lesson - stay close to mom and dad!

Cars 2!

Hunter had his first movie theatre experience this past week. I took him to see Cars 2 on the big screen and he was simply amazed! He sat quietly through about 90% of the movie - I was shocked! He LOVED it!!! He cannot wait to go and see the new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie this December. He is bummed that he has to wait until Santa comes to see that movie. But, I am sure there will be another movie for him to see well before then! I am so happy that he enjoyed it as much as he did.

Color. Color. Color.

Evan has recently started to color A LOT! He loves it! Hunter enjoys it too. Since last week it rained a lot we colored and colored and colored. The boys never got bored. It was great to see them sharing the books and crayons WITHOUT fighting! Could this be the beginning of a wonderful friendship - yup! My boys sure do love each other!

Swing Addicts!

My boys are addicted to the swings! They would swing all day long if we were willing to let them. I love they way the smile and laugh as they enjoy the ride. Hunter still gets a kick out of the baby swings although he is really enjoying the big boy swings too! I am so happy that little things like a trip to the park really makes them happy. It is the simple things in life.

Beach Ball Sprinkler!

Evan got a beach ball sprinkler for his birthday and the boys have lots of fun with it! It is huge an sprays water everywhere!!! Quite a sight to see!

The Detroit Zoo

We recently took the boys to the Detroit Zoo and had a great time!!! We took the wagon and thank goodness it sat two because Hunter got tuckered out and needed to take several breaks. The boys LOVED the polar bear exhibit! Hunter would not venture into last year but this year he had so much fun! They also really enjoyed the butterfly house and bird exhibit. This did not surprise me at all. They have both always LOVED birds and butterflies! The penguins were a big hit too! We enjoyed the zoo so much that we are now members and can go back anytime for free!!! Yay!!! I see lots of trips to the zoo this summer!

Father's Day

I hope that Christian had a wonderful Father's Day! We started the day off with gifts - he got a handprint shirt that the boys made, a massage certificate, coffee and some sweets. Then we headed to Greenfield Village, the park and finished it off with some pool time. Busy but fun day! We visited my dad the day before so that Christian could have the entire day with just us!