We Grew Two

Our garden didn't do very well this year thanks to a giant woodchuck.  Seriously, I never new they got so big.  I don't think I ever really even saw one before.  I'm not a fan.  
That stinker was living the high life eating both our garden and our neighbor's.  He lived in ours too, so there was a huge burrow underneath; our garden didn't have a chance. 
Our neighbor eventually took care of it and even excitedly sent us this proof picture, but it was just too late for most of our garden.  
Except for two (yes, only two) mid-size pumpkins.  They were just perfect for our kids. 

Chicago Sans Kids

...to celebrate a big year for my parents (big birthdays & a big anniversary).  

We did some shopping.

Boys did a Chicago Beer Tour.

Had a couple awesome meals.

Rode the elevator with Al Sharpton, then with members of the Charlotte Hornets.

Bought the kiddos some popcorn.

Can we do that again?

Tily the Artist

In the paper

Pictures from last school year in a HC newspaper insert that just came out in the Holland Sentinel. Thanks for sharing Grandma (we don't get the paper).

Pictures were taken by Aunt Lisa of Walcott Imaging.