busy day...back to normal

Today we met with a plumber who will be redoing a bathroom at one of the rentals, and hauled several loads of dirt to low spots here at our house. Ever since the flood, we have what looks like mini 'sinkholes' all over the yard. To quote Gilda Radner, "it's always something." Later we're having chicken on the grill and walking Steven. Elle is proud of herself today, going back and forth to band camp with the new car. She's even picking up other 'band geeks' on the way. What fun to have a license:)

Cute Baby Kylee

My co-worker's little babe is featured here. She is the nicest girl; a darling little breastfed baby.

Back from Chicago

Wow. I've been to hundreds of concerts in all sorts of venues, but Jimmy's concert in Chicago was most amazing. There were 28,000 people in Toyota Park and 5,000 more on the grounds. Joe Perry from Aerosmith played with the band for 1 song, and he was great. Paul and I stayed near O'Hare, and it was an easy 40 minute drive down to Bridgeview. Hopefully I can get some photos uploaded soon.

Congrats to nieces we love very much!

Paul and I would like to say congratulations tonight to 2 of our nieces, Kylie and Kristen, who have announced their engagements. We are very happy for both of them, and wish them all the best:)

Cool photoshop

I know everyone out there in cyberland can photoshop, but Eva's always had a special knack for it. Here's a neat Evashop, as we call it :)

Aliyah

Here's a recent photo of Aliyah, who'll start the 4th. grade next month. It's hard to believe she was only 1 pound and 13 ounces at birth:)

Relaxing a bit

The EAA has come to a close, and everyone really enjoyed it. The attendance was well up this year from the past. Today is just a short day at work, and then Tuesday is a day off. Time to get caught up with smaller projects around the house...ie. cleaning the basement, moving bird cages and the like. Can't wait for the weekend, when Paul and I head for Chicago to enjoy Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers:)