Be My Valentine

Conor took Lillie on a date last night, complete with flowers and dinner. They danced the night away at a Daddy/Daughter dance and loved being each other's valentine. Aren't they fancy?

Happy Valentine's Day

Fancy Hat Show

Lillie's preschool had a Winter Show last week and it was Lillie's first production at school. There's an awesome hat shop right across the street from her school that graciously allowed her class to pick out and borrow their hats for the show. Her teacher did an amazing job at organizing the show. Each student wore their hat and did a little dance of their own choosing on stage. I was amazed at how many of Lillie's classmates knew how to break dance! (They were all so much cooler than I was at this age.)



Lillie and her boyfriend, Alex were the first two to come on stage. Seriously cuteness overload, and I know Lillie was beside herself because she talks about Alex all the time! (We've even had a few drawings come home with "I ♥ Alex" all over them). Our tiny dancer...

Merry Christmas

Time to take a breath. These last few months may have been the busiest we've ever seen, but we can finally slow down. We've traveled to New England and Florida, been to weddings, had birthdays, and visits from family and friends. So much to update on here, but I'll get to it after Christmas. For now, Conor is officially on vacation and we are going to enjoy a peaceful (as much as three young kids can be peaceful?) week together, enjoying each other's company. Merry Christmas to all our friends and family across the world. We'll be thinking of all of you, and sending love and hugs your way.

The Flying Trapeze

This morning we woke up in Florida, hearing the sounds of water from just outside our room. We've been looking forward to this for a long time now and are enjoying a little R&R. 

We first came to this resort 18 months ago, and since that time, Lillie has dreamt of coming back for one reason: when you're four, you get to do the trapeze! This morning, one week before her fifth birthday, her dream came true.

We are very proud parents right now. I might have cried a little to see her do this with such ease, determination, and confidence on her first try.

Coming Soon...

Happy Halloween 2012!

Did you have as much fun as we did? I hope so! For the first time in our over four years of living in Chicago, we found the best and most amazing block to go door-to-door trick-or-treating. Conor and I both remarked that we haven't had that much fun since we were kids...um, 25 or so years ago? We had a lot of (last-minute) fun with costumes this year. Lillie was a one-of-a-kind purple Power Ranger...she decided there needed to be a purple one, not just pink, and so it was. She even named the character Purple Flower Power Ranger. Quinn decided, the day of, that he wanted to be Super Why, and so he was! A little colored duct tape and scissors along with some plain colored clothes, and their costumes were done! Little Adele was our ladybug gal, and she fits the part quite well, don't you think?

The day started with Lillie getting to wear her costume at school, then a fun parade that wound around the block of her school. Costumes these days are so cool, aren't they?

Then in the evening we went to the previously mentioned perfect street and met up with some (princess) friends. Lillie and Quinn had no idea what they were in for at the start. Halfway through the block, they had to empty their (large to begin with) pumpkin bags to make room for more candy!

Here are the kiddos in our clan from last night. Nice looking crew, eh?

Adele hung out in the stroller and took it all in...

The first half of the evening was also spent in a near sprint by everyone. Amazingly, they were still going strong an hour or so later when it all came to an end. After all, there was candy to be had once we finally got back home!

I love seeing the kids have this much fun. Can't wait until next year...