We have a new playset!

Group photo
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We finally broke down, and after realizing I really didn't have the time to build a playset, bought a playset. It was ordered, delivered, and set up in 2 weeks. On set up day, they arrived at 11:00 and finished by 2:30. Kids were on the set by 2:35. Since then, we have had various classmates of Carly and Matt down, cousins Brian and Hannah, and Carly's 2nd grade teacher on the set. It seems to be a hit. So much so that I have to get mulch under it quick as they have pretty much killed the grass already..

Jack on his 1st birthday

Jack on his 1st birthday
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Jack, our youngest, and maybe last, has left the baby stage and is now 1 year old and walking while holding onto walls, people, etc.. We had a party for his 1st birthday for Grandparents and Godparents. He is the only one to have his 1st birthday party at the new house. There was plenty of room for the crowd, and cake was good. Jack seems to say that is all you need. Family, Friends, and Food.

Our Naperville outing....

Our Naperville outing....
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We decided we had enough things we wanted to do in Naperville to go to town for the day. We wanted to see this years sculptures, needed to get kids shoes, and wanted to take all the kids to a restaurant to see how they would do. We accomplished all our tasks. Everyone came home after seeing sculptures, with new shoes, and after a GREAT outing in the restaurant. No fighting, everyone stayed in their seats, and I think they earned the right to go out again soon.