We've had a really fun few weeks! We wrapped up a great school year and began summer break. I always look so forward to a slower summertime pace and loads of time outside in the warm sunshine. Here are some photos of how we've been spending our days!
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| We took in a Cubs game on a hot summer day. We watched Jake Arrieta pitch and sat in the (crazy) bleachers! |
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| Such a beautiful day at Wrigley Field. |
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| We met my sister and her family for the Cubs game - so fun! |
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| A family photo in front of Ronny's statue. Erik and I used to listen to Ron Santo and Pat Hughes call the games on WGN Radio back in our earliest married days. |
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Jake was so kind to stop for autographs. Almost all the other players breezed right by to get on the bus for a road trip (it was a really hot day and they had just suffered a tough loss), but he walked right over and happily signed for all the little kids. He signed Cassidy's hat!
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This one's a keeper...
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| Every year, my friend Lori and I (friends since we were 8 years old!) meet up for a concert. Our favorite band from grade school (NKOTB) is still on tour and we love the nostalgia! Always great fun! |
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| Tyler finished his school year in the Turning 3s! He loved his teachers, Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Clohisy. |
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| Gavin's first grade class with their teacher, Mrs. O'Keefe. He had a fun year! |
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A great season ended for Gavin's grade 1 baseball team, the Blue Jays.
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| Tyler and one of his great buds - our next-door neighbor, Jort. They ride up and down the street on these bikes! |
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| Grandpa Brown came over to play some tennis with Gavin. |
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| Gavin went to a summertime soccer camp at Northwestern University, which is just 10 minutes from our house and situated on Lake Michigan. |
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| What a gorgeous place to play soccer! They just completed these new fields with a pretty view of downtown Chicago, looking south. |
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| Little bro loves to play, too. |
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| Enjoying a tree fort in the neighbor's front yard |
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| Girls' Night out at Ravinia |
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| At the Morton Arboretum for the day with Grammy & Grandpa Brown |
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| We love this picture with Grandpa Brown! |
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| Cooling off... |
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| We celebrated Cassidy's 9th birthday with Grammy & Grandpa Brown |
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| Happy Father's Day, Erik! We surprised him with these customized Cubs "bags" boards. |
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| 9 YEARS OLD! We celebrated Cassidy's birthday at home a few days early, as we'll be in FL for he actual birthday. |
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| She was so excited about this "Fawkes" character from Harry Potter! |
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| Dinner at Depot Nuevo, one of our favorite local spots during the warmer summer months. Our next-door neighbors were leaving for Holland for 5 weeks (their homeland), and we were headed to Florida for a couple weeks ourselves, so we grabbed dinner together before the long time away. |
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Time for dessert! Celebrating Cassidy' 9th birthday with our great neighbors - who have become great friends.
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