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Since Dave and I take pics together about 1-2 times a year, I thought I'd include this one. Our good friend Sarah from high school got married on September 12, so we headed out to Oak Brook to celebrate at the reception.

Aunt Julie's building is a favorite stop on our walks....even when she's not home, we hang out on the glider for a few minutes before continuing on our travels.

She's now quite proud of the fact that she can get herself up on it without any help!

We're making the most of whatever nice weather we have left, and spending lots of time at the park with friends. It's amazing how independent Finley is at the park now, compared to how she was at the beginning of the summer.

Fin is at an age where it's impossible to get her to stay still long enough to snap a picture!

Trip to St. Joseph - Part Deux

Before heading home, we went to the Curious Kids Museum, which Finley and Dave loved. Seriously, Dave had a little too much fun....

Here's Fin learning how to make a cartoon reel...

And this is Fin and Dave right before they blasted off into space.

Finley "snacked" on a banana in the rain forest. Ewwww....

Oh no! Mama got "sick" at the museum....thank goodness Finley is a trained EMT!


Dave played make-believe and pretended he was a news anchor for a few minutes.

Trip to St. Joseph - Part One

Dave, Finley and I headed to St. Joseph for a couple days of relaxation.... Unfortunately, Finley wanted nothing to do with sleeping or napping in her pack-n-play in a strange place. After a sleepless Wednesday night and a no-nap Thursday, we decided to end our trip a bit early and drive home Thursday night. However, we managed to have a nice time hanging out and the weather was excellent for our quick trip!

Hanging out at Silver Beach. Fin has no fear of the water and loves playing in the sand.

Dave and Fin at the end of the pier.

Here's Fin and I with Silver Beach in the background.

Fin loved Kilwin's. Smart girl!


In downtown St. Joe.

Ho-Flo

Last weekend, we went back to Flossmoor to visit with the Hickey Family. Chelsey, Jake, Shane, Ryan, Meredith and Ala seemed to love Finley as much as she loved and adored them. The kids were so great with Finley, and did an excellent job of keeping her happy and entertained. Fin bounced on the trampoline, ran around the backyard, played in the clubhouse, played piano, etc... Dave and I had a really great day/night catching up with Heidi, Jamie and all the kids too!

Here's a picture of Chelsey, Ala, Finley and Meredith. Finley is exactly a year older than Chelsey was when I first met the Hickey's waaaaay back in the day.