The Theme for the Summer is Camping

We took a few camping trips this summer and now when Patrick gets into the car he asks "are we going camping". Really he says "camping" and nods his head like he is convincing us to go. Pretty cute.

Our first was to southwest Michigan where the highlight of the trip was blueberry picking. Patrick couldn't believe all of the "bo-balls" his favorite fruit. We had a lot of fun playing on the beach and in the waves.

Our next trip was to Travese City, sort of a mini-family reunion. Patrick had a great time with his cousins. Can't wait to do it again next summer.

A couple of weekends ago we decided to take a last minute camping trip with the Wells family. Who knew Illinois had such great state parks? Although I didn't get any pictures, we will surely return to White Pines State Park, the best thing about it was the short 2 hour drive! We have one more camping trip planned for the summer. We're headed to the Upper Penninsula of Michigan over Labor Day. I can't wait to show Patrick and Charlie the U.P. in warm weather!

Patrick is 2!

Yes, I know we have been slacking on the blog. I guess that means we have had a fun and exciting summer...It all started out with moving into our "new" house, our basement flooding (with sewer water), and Patrick's 2nd birthday.

Although things were a little crazy that week/weekend, it didn't keep us from having a little Elmo birthday party for Patrick. Patrick invited his new neighbor Maggie and her Mom and his cousins Keegan, Mackenzie, and Mark to the party. We had a lot of fun.

Lacrosse Day May 9, 2009

Easter in Texas 2009

Cousins at San Antonio Texas home of Aunt Janet Hooper. From left to right (Patrick, Stephanie, Kristen, and Christina).

Florida 2009

Patrick on the Saint Augustine Beach, March 2009. We enjoyed our stay with Grandma and Grandpa Corcoran.

Cousin Fun

Patrick's cousins came down for a Valentine's visit. Mackenzie and I made a trip to the new American Girl store and Patrick, Keegan, and Charlie went upstairs to play basketball. Today looks like another great day (a little colder though) hopefully we get outside. Enjoy the pictures.

Beautiful Day

Today was a gorgeous day here in Chicago, especially for February! We decided to go look at a few houses, not quite in the suburbs but close. We really enjoyed our day and we were able to walk all around the neighborhood that we are looking in (Sauganash). There were lots of families and children out and about. It sure would be nice to have a little yard for Patrick and Miko. Here are a few recent pictures of Patrick just hanging out around the house. He is growing up so fast. He has a new word every day. This last week was Elmo's birthday so Elmo visited Patrick's school. Now Patrick loves "mElmo"! I have never been a big fan of Elmo but it is fun to watch him get so excited. Patrick knows all of his body parts and loves to dance and play ring around the rosie (and fall down). He still loves all of his trucks and books and is starting to play more with his kitchen. He likes to cook us breakfast on the weekends. We are really enjoying Patrick and watching him grow and learn everyday. He is definitely a BIG BOY now!