Swimming Fun

Arathena loved playing in the pool. Thank you Gradma Brugious (The Graham's Grandma) for buying Arathena her bathing suit. Unfortunately Andy never made it to the pool because he was hard at work on other projects:(

July 4th

July 4th we headed up to Highland Park were the kids had a parade. We also spent the day with the Pernell's and Donaghy's who came up from Indiana for a visit. No fireworks this year! Andy and I both had to work the next day.

Road Trip to Minnesota

Andy finished Intern year!!!! Just 3 more to go :) He had a one week vacation between Intern year and 2nd year so we took a little road trip to Minnesota. First stop: Indiana where we stayed at a hotel Christon got us using her points. Thanks Christon! Here is Aratahena taking a break from Sesame Street to let mommy take a picture (our hotel in Inidana).

Next stop was Chicago were we enjoyed deep dish pizza, magnificent mile, and good Indian food!

View from our hotel in Chicago of the Navy Pier

We also got to meet up with the Jabours in Chicago for breakfast. Here is Arathena and Micah in matching Combi Strollers.




Then we were off to Minnesota were we got to spend time with Ronna, Peter, Sophia, Bella, Adam, Christon, and the Labrins

Strawberry picking: Bella clearly has the skills

Hanging out with the Sawatsky's

Final Stop: Indiana to meet Catrece. We had a great time with Christy, Rick and new baby Catrece

Arathena was an angel the trip and actually slept for most of the drive. Thanks to all of our friends for your hospitality. We loved seeing you and can't wait to see you all again soon