Today was an exciting day. We met Ethan's friend from Gymboree, JD and his family (Tricia, Dan, and Addy Kane) at Adler Planetarium for the Walk Around with Elmo and One Sky, Big World show. We thought there would be a traffice problem since the Taste of Chicago started this weekend, so we left early for the 10:45 am show. And I am no in any of the pictures because Larry refuses to document that I am actually in this family and Ethan's mother. I am the one snapping the pics.

While the Cat's away...

So, I'm guessing Larry got out of work early because I received this picture via text this afternoon while at work...

Last weekend Nancy and John came up to visit. We had a great time. Ethan showed off at Gymboree, we walked around Cabella's for a few hours, and Grandma and Grandpa spoiled us. Of course, Ethan got something "Thomas". He has been playing with this ever since - every day, all day. We pack it up for the babysitter's and we bring it home... every DAY!!!!

Today, we enjoyed a nice family dinner at this great new restaurant in the area, Shinto Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar. We ALL love sushi. I could eat it every day. Luckily, Ethan has also developed a taste for it.








MMMMM... that sushi is good, Mom!

Happy Fadder's Day, Dad!

Ethan was excited to bring Daddy home something special... here's what he made in Nursery today:

And this one is from a different channel...
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Larry does a lot of training at his job as a participant/student and as an instructor and/or organizer. Although there are many officers out there that contribute a lot, this is our blog, so... it's all about Larry. In this instance, they were involved in 'Active Shooter Training' for several officers. I am so proud of the interview and of Larry. He did a great job. There was a lot of work and planning that went in to this sort of training.

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