Build-a-Bear!

waiting for the bus to take us to Navy Pier

on the bus

getting the heart ready to put inside the bear

giving the bear a bath

The culminating event of the birthday weekend was for me to take Sully to Navy Pier to Build-a-Bear. We took the bus, made a bear, went to the Children's Museum, had lunch and took the bus back home. It was a fun filled morning! Chocolate the Bear is the newest member of our family!

Happy 6th Birthday Sully!

Sully turned 6 yesterday and it has been non-stop celebrating! We started yesterday by going out to breakfast and then heading to the museum. We completed the day with dinner out and a stop at Sweet Mandy B's for a treat on the way home. Here are some highlights about Sully at 6...

He loves to play hockey.

He loves riding his bike and going to the park.

He can swing on the monkey bars and climb a rock climbing wall.

He can read and loves being read to as well.

He gives great hugs and kisses.

He likes chapter books.

He LOVES going to school and does not like to miss a day.

He loves hanging out with his cousins.

He is a city kid and loves taking the bus, subway, and train.

He is sensitive and his feelings get hurt easily.

You always know where you stand with him.

He is a great friend and big brother.

He likes board games and puzzles.

He likes going to the office with daddy.

He could eat pizza every day of the week and loves ice cream just like mommy.

His snuggy is very important to him.

He tries new things and is pretty confident.

He is a fish in the water and speedy on land.

Happy Birthday!

A Blizzard of Birthdays!

Yesterday we celebrated my Dad's (60), Abby's (10), Andy's (34), and Sully's (6) birthdays!

They are a total of 110 years this year! We opened presents, played games, visited, had a great meal, and of course cake and ice cream!

More Snow!

(LOVE this one!)

We woke up to a couple more inches of snow this morning! We headed outside to shovel and play in the snow. The boys could stay out all day---at least it's not too cold and no wind today.

Feeling Artsy!

Today was our second snow day so the boys and I started with some arts and crafts time. The boys love coloring, painting, and drawing! We have plenty of supplies to choose from!

So Much Snow!

This is the back door to our condo!

I just wanted to make sure everyone knew that I was a huge help with the snow removal efforts as well (picture taken by me). We spent about 3 1/2 hours working on snow removal!

Pulled the boys around for a bit and checked out the neighborhood. It is weird how quiet it is on the streets! We have another snow day tomorrow!

Blizzard: Part 2!

You can tell how much the boys love the snow!

The drifts between the buildings were thigh high (on me!).

Sully and the neighbor playing. They were building in the snow with all the fallen branches from our tree out front.

Blizzard 2011!

My guys---loving the snow! Although Charlie wasn't too sure about the snow blowing in his face!

My car in front---I could shovel it out but the drifts in the middle of the street will prevent me from actually driving anywhere!

Andy's car in the back---it may be spring before we see that car again!

Sully and I have a snow day today! The boys and I headed outside in an attempt to keep up with the shoveling. There is no way that is going to happen but we had a blast trying!