Chicago - Pt 1

Back to my homeland!  We drove down to Chicago for a couple days to get some paperwork out of the way--those of you who know Cameron, know he has dual citizenship (Australia/USA).  Well, that follows bloodlines, and both the kids are eligible.  The only thing is we have to get to the Australian Embassy (closest one in Chicago) in order to get the paperwork filed.

SO...4 years after we first intended to get to Chicago, i.e Emmy is 4, we are getting to Chicago!

Today was Brookfield Zoo.  No family shots, but there are a couple cute ones of the kids, of course!

Here are the Lions:

 Next we found Snow Leopards...the little girl in the pink and blue loved Emmy.  Before we left this area, she grabbed Emmy's hand and wanted to walk along with her.  Emmy ate it up since her overriding goal right now is to parent everyone!

 Some Seals...

 And on our way out we got s photo with the name of the zoo: 

 Last photos of the day!

Pool Time

Although I didn't get shots in the pool itself-there were too many people there-here we are afterwards,  with snack in the screened in porch.  This shot is a perfect moment captured between them; this is truly how they are with one another.  

Emalyn takes to heart what it means to be a big sister and would love more than anything to watch Liam, guide him, and teach him.  Although he LOVES his sister, he likes it best when she just plays with him, not when she tries to parent him.  They have a bond these two, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Later that day we pulled out the wading pool.  Its just as much fun but without the chlorine and "mommy-on-high-alert" that a full on pool brings.  Here the kids were bringing me soup.  It was SO yummy...grass blades, dirt and all. :)

Happy Memorial Day weekend, folks!

Mother's Day Weekend

Playing on the deck stairs at Oma and Opa's.  Yeah, we don't have any stairs at home, so these are SO much fun!

Emmy striking a pose...actually she didn't want me to take any photos, so this was one of the best I got for the day!  That attitude seems to the the way right now.

Hope you had a great Mother's Day!