Quinn Is 2!!

Quinn is 2! I can't believe it really. . . it seems like just yesterday that I held him for the first time in my arms. Michael said it best. . ."He loves life." Those of you that encounter him frequently, I think would second that! Here are some pictures from his celebration! Thanks to everyone that helped make his day extra special! We love you all!

Cade's Swimming Progress

Two weeks ago, Cade could swim, and he did a great job, but he was convinced that his goggles were the reason why he could swim. If I took his goggles off, he got scared and wouldn't even try. He had the goggles that covered his nose and everything. He hated putting his face in the water without them on.

Flash ahead to the present. After 2 weeks of lessons to improve his confidence. . . this is just one of the many things he can do now!

Quinn's Latest Adventure. . .

Cade's Day with Daddy

Cade and Michael spent the morning and afternoon dowtown going to the National Swimming Championships and Walking With the Dinosaurs! They had a great time! They saw an American Record broken at the Swimming Championships. . . but I must say that I think the Dinosaurs left a bigger impression on Cade! He couldn't stop talking about it!

Fourth of July

This Fourth was a little wet for us here! During The Fourth of July parade we were sprinkled on, but by the time our cookout rolled around, it was more of a cook-in! We made the best of it though and even got to go out and light some fireworks and sparklers during a break in the action!

Chicago Day 7 - The Children's Museum

We had a great time at the Children's Museum at Navy Pier. Here the boys are playing in the water room (raincoats provided!)

This is just the last of 3 levels of a ropes course that Cade completed. He loved it!

These boys are just like their Daddy. . . totally comfortable with microphone and guitar in hand!

Quinn driving an ambulance. . . scary!!

The whole trip, we "Dumped the Pump" (their slogan - not mine) and got around using the CTA. The boys loved riding the train every day, and finally on the last day I was able to get a shot of them! Cade's had all of the stops memorized in order (forward and backward) by the end of our trip.

Chicago Day 6 - The Museum of Science and Industry & The Sears Tower

The Museum of Science and Industry is so much fun. I always loved going there as a kid, so I was so excited to take Cade. There are so many different things to look at and do.

The boys loved climbing up into this big tractor! After we finished up at the museum, we headed to the Sears Tower. Cade LOVED it! We were able to see the places that we had visited over the past few days! He was intimidated by the elevator ride at first, but it went so quickly that it didn't bother him at all. Quinn slept through the whole thing!