Finally.... nice weather....

Not that the weather has stopped us before, but, we don't need to wear so many layers.  Recent doings - we've signed up Austin for ice skating lessons(Thank you!!!)  Before these lessons, he's never skated on ice before and is progressing well.  Ava, again, has been busy with gymnastics, tennis, and finally, basketball.  Alexi started swim class and I now have video and still proof of him eating.  Austin and Ava's school had their annual fundraiser, while Lola and Auntie Emily bravely watched the all 3 kids overnight.  We met Gamma for a surprise lunch and Auntie Elaine even Star Wars Danced with Austin.  This past weekend, buddy Noah joined us for a day in the city.  Then, on Sunday, we went to the zoo to check out their latest exhibits - Dinosaurs Alive!  Uncle Brian even joined the kids on a trip to the museum.

pretty darn cute

the kids like to prepare Millie's litter box by hand

everyone played(wrestled) really well with each other

the girls, taking in the scenery

kite flying was cool, but ice cream was cooler

Waiting in line for 'tattoos', at the comic book store

yes, the boys do actually get along

Alexi(and us) really likes the forward facing cameras on the phones

Ice cream before dinner?  Why not.

While Austin is at school, Mommy takes the kids to the UIC fields.

Austin, now able to skate across the the width of the rink.  You'll hear Ava singing out of boredom, in the background.

I guess I could have stopped this one...

yes, Alexi is trying to bite the bubbles

Star Wars Galactic dancing w Auntie Elaine

On a playdate with Daddy, Alexi does actually eat.

These, were the crowns Mommy hand-made for the school fundraiser 

 

special daytime mission: surprise-lunch-date with Gamma!!!

shopping with Lola, wasn't so fun

going to Chuck E Cheese with Lola was