Geoff loves the cat.

Post game stop at Bubbly Creek

Only a little stinky.

Winterfest at Beat Kitchen last Sunday

 

Jenny was painting faces. Nata got made up to look like Mary Macaroni, her musical hero.

Live action D&D

D&d with grandma Bonnie

And a sleep over.

Another big win.

Elliot got his first indoor hat trick. Took an IGo car. Fun adventure.

The upstairs takeover just got real

A big Friday. We tore out the cabinets and appliances and repainted part of the kitchen. Once the cabinets were out we remembered how much water line, sink drain, plaster, and trim work will be required to finish off the room. Also, we need a bedroom door. Still, we are excited to be upstairs.

Thanks auntie deb!

Opening Xmas presents from Auntie deb at IKEA.

Thanks deb

Chilled jellyfish salad!

It tasted better than it sounds.

Dim sum on a very chilly day in Chinatown

8 - 2 win. Lots of assists for EBD playing a classic #10 role.

Midwinter BBQ with gma b, mercs and mcmahons.

Dinner of champions

Thomas bday

Pump it up

First day of indoor.

EB got his first goal and started looking comfortable as the game progressed. The Gold Rushers looked very strong and won big.

New Years in the Door

 

Big time good time up north again. Tim cooked his face off. The cabin was double cozy. Rummikub, dominoes, crossword puzzles, and Pit were very popular (along with the Nintendo DS). There was sledding and Dad's first meals at PC Junction and the Sister Bay Bowl (brats, fried perch sandwiches and grilled cheeses for all).

Creek walk

Alterra on the way to the Door.

Boy in new jersey.

Hot wheels ramp from grandma sue and grandpa owie, another winner

Natalie loves her globe. Yay Christmas!

Huge box of soccer trading cards from grandma bonnie

Helping clear the snow.

At The Nutcracker.

Winter Break Kickoff Soiree

I am not sure how we got into this. Friday after school, 15 kids (more or less) came over for a super playdate. Getting them home from school was just the first challenge. Dad played food police in the kitchen. Jules handled the rest. Only one carpet got ruined so, success?

Supporting historic preservation through cookies

Holy Trinity Cathedral bake sale.

The Hobbit

The Nutcracker

We hit the Joffrey Ballet's rendition of The Nutcracker with G'ma Bonnie, Grandpa Owie and Grandma Sue. It was at the Auditorium Theater which is old and big and cool. Quasi-racist Russian and Chinese dancers were the highlights (at least for me). We took the train to and from the show which was fun as well. EB brought along "his" Blackberry and got some pics.

He also took a thought provoking picture of his Mom taking a picture of him on the CTA.