A couple of weekends ago (yes! I know I am a bit behind!), Max and I met up with my brother, sister-in-law + kids at the Elmhurst Park District's Touch a Truck event.  This was our second year attending.  I think its a great event.  Last year, the boys were skeptical, but still wanted to sit in some of the trucks.  Max was...

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When Max and I were at the Morton Arboretum over Labor Day weekend, there were several art exhibits throughout the place.  This one was my favorite.  I think its visible from I-88. You are beautiful.You are.My grandmother told me that everytime we saw each other.  I tend to remember that when I am feeling low.  I think we need to remember this and feel this about ourselves...

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Looking for super quick, super easy and super cheap Halloween decorations? Just go to your scrapbook stash, pull out the orange, black and green papers.  Grab your glue stick and scissors.  And Voila!  (if you dont have scrapbook paper on hand, you can get a construction paper pack at Walmart or Target for less than $3.)The hardest part is coming up with the face...

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image via Lately I've been the Bad Cop.  I knew I would have to wear this hat, but not ALL. THE. TIME.  (Ok, in Max's defense he is not always misbehaving.)  I just feel now that he is moving more into a toddler, and less of an infant, the parenting job has taken a turn in a different direction. Stop biting.Out of the bathroom...

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There are no words. God Bless, America. ...

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Today, I used the last of my Groupon's for the Morton Arboretum.  I am so glad I had purchased these back in the Spring.  I was able to take Max a couple of times to check things out, enjoy nature and spend a couple of hours outside.  I am contemplating joining as a member so that we can go more often.  It is...

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This is what we do when its unbearably hot outside.  We head straight to the splash pad park after work, still in our day clothes and have some fun in the water.  (that, and the fact I took down the crab pool last weekend.) ...

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