My parents visit

We had a great visit with my parents. This was my dads first time coming to Chicago. It was a short but fun weekend! They arrived late Friday night. Addy was so happy to see them both. Of course it was so cold the entire weekend! We braved the zoo Saturday anyways. It was nice to sit inside for the dolphin show and warm up. My kids love the dolphins the most! We ate in downtown Naperville for dinner and made our 1st stop to the candy shoppe.

We celebrated Benson's birthday Sunday. My mom and I cooked all morning. It was so fun trying a new recipe out with my mom. I knew I wouldn't fail with her help! We all ate way too much! ( the taquitos were even better the 2ND and 3rd time) That night we relaxed and watched Despicable Me.



Monday, Christian and my Dad spent the whole morning changing the brakes on my Jeep. As soon as they were finished the girls headed out Shopping. Addy sweet talked Grandma into getting her a dress from the Disney store and me some new clothes. Gotta love that! We took my parents back downtown to Giordano's for dinner. We ordered some deep dish Chicago pizza! Then it was back for our 2ND round to the candy shoppe.

Tuesday we went into Chicago to the Science and Industry Museum. None of us had been there yet. A lot of things made Addy nervous there. Lucky for her, we all took turns carrying her. But she mostly wanted her papa. We didn't make it through the whole museum but we all really enjoyed it there. We went to lunch and then dropped my parents off at the airport. It was sad to see them go! It was so fun having visitors and I loved how much time they got to spend with my kids.

Thanks again for everything papa and nanny! We love you very much and can't wait to see you guys again soon.

Bensons 1st Birthday Party

Our family was so lucky to have my parents come for Benson's 1st Birthday! We were so happy to have them here for four days. While they were here, we had a little party for my birthday boy! My mom and I cooked my friends delicious taquitos recipe, home made re-fried beans, green sauce, and salsa. It was definitely a hit, thanks Jami! After we had cake and ice cream and opened presents.

(thanks Jami for the yummy cake!)

Benson loved his cake! It was so cute watching him lick the frosting off his fingers.

I started with a theme of robots, but I didn't get very far with it! It still turned out pretty cute though.



Benson really enjoyed all the gifts he opened. Addy helped with every single one! It was like it was her birthday! She is really enjoying all his new toys and books.

It was really fun to watch Benson play with his new toys. The farm house and tractor are both the kids favorite! They also love the new books. Of course I love all his cute new summer clothes! Thanks to our families for all the wonderful gifts. Benson is one lucky boy!