A Wedding in Chicago

Patrick's sister Katlyn's wedding weekend:

Downtown Chicago...

Wonderful time with our extended family...

Great time of celebrating with Katlyn & Kevin...

So much fun...

Having a little fun with "Marilyn" in downtown Chicago

aren't we goofy?!

enjoying the reception with auntie Kay & cousin Ella

Charlie (way past his bedtime) with daddy & uncle Eric

What a good looking couple - Congrats Kate & Kevin!

Charlie snoozing at the reception

playing with cousin Ella's ipod

On the drive back to our hotel after the reception, Adeline says, "I'm sorry daddy.  I forgot to dance with you!"  So they shared a daddy/daughter dance in our hotel room.

They are so sweet together!

Charlie with Patrick's Uncle Denny & Aunt Sue

Thanksgiving...

Watching mommy make a pumpkin pie...Addie loves to pull up a chair and watch mommy at the kitchen island cook & bake

We spent the afternoon at grandpa's house on Thanksgiving.  Addie is chatting with grandpa while he's cooking the meal.

Cousins!

Unfortunately, Patrick worked on Thanksgiving this year.  But, when he returned  home 2 days after Thanksgiving, we had a big meal at home...my first time making a big Turkey!

First Snow Arrives

 Always doing what daddy does outside...

going to the mailbox in the sled...

Charlie - 6 Months Old

Oh, how much we love this little guy...6 months old already!  We can hardly remember what our family was like before he came along.   Charlie, you are one sweet boy, so happy and mellow.  You let your big sister poke and prod you all day long.  Mommy can't get enough of your cute cheeks!

 "You ask if my eyes are always this big?....why yes, they are!"

Playing at the Park

Addie could've spent the whole day at the park...she had so much fun!  After Charlie arrived, Patrick has been more of the one to take Addie to the park.  So I was amazed at how much quicker Addie moved, how much higher she climbed, how independent she was...she's growing up right before my eyes.

Charlie was with us at the park too... :)

Enjoying the Last Days of Fall...

Addie told me she was "weeding"

getting a lesson on winterizing the lawn mower

Planting "Charlie's Tree" - the year that Adeline was born, Patrick planted a tree in our backyard.  So with the arrival of our Charlie earlier this year, we now have a tree to represent the gift of his life.

Adeline's First Visit to the Dentist

Adeline had a happy and successful first visit to the dentist.  This was another one of Adeline's "first" events, so I, of course, had to bring the camera along... :)  The hygienist was as sweet and patient as could be!

Addie got a new toothbrush!