Category Archives: Abby

Picture-perfect lake house Weekend!

We had a great time at the lake this past weekend! On Friday night, Uncle Billy and Aunt Michele had a special present for Joey, a Thomas wallet stocked with “credit cards” of his own! Enjoying a cruise around the … Continue reading

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Too young to realize

…just how cool these experiences are!  Aunt Abby took Joey for an up-close and personal tour of Wrigley yesterday.  He had a blast!                             Batting Practice (bat … Continue reading

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Batting Practice

On Saturday night, Greg went to the Hawks playoff game with Ricky, while I took the boys over to Mindy’s for a play date!           I spent time with the kids Sunday morning so Greg could … Continue reading

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Summer Shabbat in the City

We had Shabbat downtown on Friday night.  We opted to stay home from the summer house because the weather forecast wasn’t great.  It ended up being a beautiful evening!             Billy covered in spit up … Continue reading

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Celebrating “2”

Breanna and Joey celebrated together in the morning.  She made him a special breakfast and a birthday crown (although he refused to wear the crown for me).           Bubbie stopped by to play in the morning … Continue reading

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Evening with Abby

Aunt Abby came to spend a few hours last night.  We walked to visit Noah and Michele.  On our way home, Joey requested a visit to Target.  Once we got in the store, he directed us to the Thomas aisle. … Continue reading

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What a Pro….

Benji had another photo shoot on Monday.  Bubbie took him while I was at work.  She said he was super-smiley, despite it being his normal nap time!             Monday night, Aunt Abby came over for … Continue reading

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Greg’s Birthday Dinner

Nanny and Poppy took all of us to Ron Jon last night for Greg’s birthday.  We had a GREAT time!  Greg LOVES Ron Jon and was looking forward to it ALL week long! Benji was first at the table ready … Continue reading

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Joey visits the Kane County Cougars

Aunt Abby & Aunt Cari had another adventure out with Joey yesterday!  They took him to a Kane County Cougars game!  Alex was there scouting some of the players so it was a perfect opportunity for Joey to see what … Continue reading

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Baseball season has arrived!

I got the kids out of the house yesterday morning so Greg could sleep in and take the morning off.  We had a play date with Sopharella! Yesterday afternoon was one of the more exciting moments for us as parents. … Continue reading

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Aunts to the Rescue!

Abby and Cari came over last night with groceries, cooked dinner, cleaned up, entertained the kids, bathed Joey and put them both to bed! Wow…amazing aunts! Thanks for teaching me how to cook, Abby!             … Continue reading

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Weekend Review

Friday morning, Joey and I headed to class.  Bubbie stopped by for a bit on her way downtown.  Joey was thrilled to see her and cried hysterically when it was time to say “goodbye”. Friday afternoon, Abby and Alex came … Continue reading

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“Dining Out” isn’t always easier…

We decided to take the night off from cooking and head out to dinner Saturday night (sounds relaxing, right?).  Alex leaves for AZ this week so we wanted to spend some quality time before then.  We headed to Francesca’s with … Continue reading

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Celebrating Sopharella and Aunt Deb

We spent yesterday celebrating two very important people!  I had Sophie’s baby shower in the morning, thrown by Vince’s mom.  She did a beautiful job and really nailed all of the details:)               Sophie … Continue reading

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Go Bears (and happy birthday Billy & Charles)

G2- Where are you?! Your due date has come and gone and your brother, father and I (as well as many others) are anxiously awaiting your arrival! I’ve gotten what I thought was my final mani/pedi for a while and … Continue reading

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