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MS Outing

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgoodman

We participated in another great MS Outing this year. This year was a special year, as Grandpa Morrie was honored for his contributions to the organization over the past decade or so. Bloody Mary time! … Continue reading →

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July 4th!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jgoodman

We began the holiday weekend on Thursday with a picnic in Deerfield. Benji was introduced to Italian Beef and loved it! Paradise! The kids were up early Friday morning … Continue reading →

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Reading with Grandpa

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jgoodman

Grandma and Grandpa passed through Chicago on their way overseas! Joey suckered Grandpa into reading one of his VERY long Curious George stories!

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June Fun

Posted on July 2, 2014 by jgoodman

We’ve spent our weekends at the lake and our weekdays outside (as much as possible!) Our cousins came to visit and brought their “race car” up for the boys to play with … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Bubbie and Aunt Michy!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by jgoodman

We planned a yoga night for Bubbie’s birthday this year. Her favorite yoga instructor does private lessons so we had her come to my mom’s party room for a girls-only (+ Ricky) class. … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jgoodman

The kids were both a snotty mess so we laid low for the day. Greg slept in and we made him blueberry pancakes, eggs and turkey bacon for breakfast. We had been in all weekend so we ventured out for … Continue reading →

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Group Birthday Celebration

Posted on June 9, 2014 by jgoodman

We celebrated Joey, Greg, Lisa, Nanny and Naiya’s birthday this weekend! Before heading to Nanny and Poppy’s, we checked out the neighborhood Jewish fest…Joey and Benji loved the bouncy houses and petting zoo. Benji was by far the youngest “kid” … Continue reading →

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Cousins!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jgoodman

We’ve been able to spend so much time with the cousins lately. It makes such a difference when the weather is nice and everyone is healthy! Strolling… Breanna, Michy, Noah, Benji … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on June 1, 2014 by jgoodman

Yes!! It’s finally lake house season 🙂 I headed up late afternoon and Greg took the train after work…. Checking out the boats with Daddy! Playing on the swingset … Continue reading →

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May Visit with Grandpa and Grandma

Posted on June 1, 2014 by jgoodman

Off to Baccanalia‘s we went! Grandpa and Greg (with some assistance from the boys) got the mirror hung in our living room!

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Visiting the Firehouse!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by jgoodman

Breanna arranged for a private tour of one of the city’s firehouses this week with a firefighter friend of hers. The boys had such a blast! Joey tried on all of the gear and climbed in and out of the … Continue reading →

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Ready for some Baseball!

Posted on May 28, 2014 by jgoodman

The boys had fun hitting and fielding for one another…. Enough baseball…Time for the park! Splash Splash! … Continue reading →

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Joey’s 3rd Birthday

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jgoodman

We spent the morning celebrating with his classmates at school… But all Joey really wanted for his birthday was to race in the “Piston Cup”. We were able to recreate it for him in our … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Sinai

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jgoodman

We can’t believe Joey completed his first year of pre school. He did great! I can’t believe he’ll be going 5 days week next year!