Shannon

Is there anything sweeter then a secret kept that brings to visit a missed person? This week we did just that for one young boy who was absolutely surprised by the arrival of the person he calls Nani. And then the true sweetness began. The reconnecting of moments that once were alongside the creation of memories that will always be. A much needed rekindling of a truly treasured kinship. 

Tabitha

Is there anything better to do with a sunbeam than curl up with a book?

 

 

 

Kelly

 

A highlight this week was an afternoon at Miniature World and a seafood lunch out with our friends Jeni and Finn. Cooper was enthralled with the WW2 displays. As we approached the end of the displays, the power went out, leaving us in pitch darkness. We were given free passes for the inconvenience, which was really more of an added bonus of excitement. We cant wait to go back. Much more fun than any of us anticipated.

 

 

 

Helen

(picture via some random woman we waved down on the street rather than use the tripod.  we like to live on the wild side, we do.)

 Hello!  Family!

After 8 years apart, 

we're all together again! 

And the love surrounding us

leaves me so thankful. 

Blessed be.

 

 

Rachel

 

As is widely joked in Chicago, there are really only two seasons here: winter and road construction. It's too early for the road construction season to be in full swing, but there are several house constructions underway, and we have been diligently checking in on them. I suppose watching houses go up (and sometimes watching houses come down) is a way of marking the passing of time and change. It's especially fun when we manage to sneak into a site and explore it a bit further. And who can resist a playground full of balance beams? I love how these two boys explore things together, how Otto follows in Max's footsteps (and sometimes vice versa).