Oct 2014

We wrapped up the cross country season in October. Check out this form!! Since MC was in such great shape, we ran the Frank Lloyd Wright 5k (and she dug deep to beat her cousin, Pierce). It was chilly, but nice. They got their school pictures back. Jake wanted to wear a tie this year. Here are some photos of before-school morning shenanigans: Darin and I attended a party at the Mackin's house. I had to work the Trick or Treat Trot the following morning, so it wasn't a super late night for us. And the kids' Halloween costumes this year were, Cleopatra (she wanted a costume with make-up): And, Scarecrow:

September 2014

September brought us cross country season, which I obviously happen to love. Megan had a good season. She was really close to breaking 7:00 for her mile. She'll get there next year. Jake played flag football at school and was a stand out athlete. He scored a touchdown in every game that he played. (He is the fastest boy in second grade, after all). He also played in a fall baseball league in Niles with many of his school mates. And, last but not least, we had a nice visit from Jimmy, Michele, Dane and Wrigley. The visit was short but super nice.

Aug 2014

August is Megan's month! We were at the cottage on her actual birthday. Damien and Ada were with us that weekend as well. Then, she had a slumber party with a few of her besties. I took them out to Moretti's in Edison Park for a fun dinner before heading home to stay up super late. Cheers! Darin took the kids to a Bears pre-season game (I still haven't been to a Bears Game). We had a country/covered wagon them at the lighted boat parade this year. Kids went back to school at the end of August. Megan in 5th grade and Jake in 2nd. And of course we ended the month with a visit to the Walworth County Fair over Labor Day weekend.

July 2014

Megan went away to Girl Scout Camp - it was a 3 day Scout Sampler. She had a really good time, but could have done without all of the bugs! Both she and Julia came back with tons of mosquito bites. She was at Camp Juniper Knoll which is right on Pleasant Lake, so we were able to pick her up and be back at the cottage in 5 minutes! Here's the "JK" photo: Jake got to play in the All-Star game again. It's always a fun one. Here's a random shot of some family yoga: We also spent some time at the Niles Park District pool. Here's Jake and his BFF practicing some kicks.