Cubs Game

When your trip to Disney is delayed, what better way to spend your time than at the Cubs game!
Scott was able to score tickets to the game the day after we were supposed to leave, and it couldn't have been more perfect.  The weather was great, the seats were AMAZING, and making memories with the kids was priceless.  WE are so lucky!

Go Cubs Go

checking out the trophy before the game---so cool!

hot dogs at wrigley are the best--especially with that view

Tyler was a little star stuck when Rickie Fowler showed up

and super excited when he got a ball

Our FAVORITE kindergarten teacher was at the game too! The kids were so excited when she stopped by!

This girl got not one, but TWO balls...this one from Javier Baez.  Scott and I were so proud when she got the second ball....she looked around and saw another little girl who kept waving for a ball. Hailey walked down to her and handed her the ball. Such a good girl. #mustbedoingsomethingright

two happy happy kiddos

perfect way to end the day--running the bases

First Day of School

I finally have my kids at the same school.  It is so weird to say I have a 3rd grader and a kindergartner, but I am so happy for them both. I hate to see summer end, but knowing my kids are in good hands makes it that little bit better.  Hailey was the most excited in the family. She has been with me at Dryden for the last 3 years as my sidekick, so she thinks she owns the place.  I know she will accomplish some amazing things this year, and was sooo ready to be in kindergarten. Tyler was excited to be with one of his best friends, and his teacher is super sweet. I can't wait to see him continue to grow.  I thought I would have more sad emotions knowing my babies are growing up so quickly, but I am so grateful to see who they are becoming---these kind, smart, well rounded individuals. I know it will only fly by from here, but I am so lucky to still be at home, which allows me to be at their school whenever I can. =) I know it is going to be another great year!

look at those smiling faces

Hailey and her buddy Ryan

She was sooo happy to get Mrs. Riesing!

This big girl took the bus home!

Tyler and his besties.

Ty and Mrs. Lo

ok, so maybe this brunch with friends after drop off made the first day a little easier. =)

End of Summer Fun

Summer always goes by too quickly.  I 100% admit I LOVE having my kids home with me. Here's an end of summer photo dump.

had to snap a pic of this catch

I love this pic

swedish pancakes and goats---a summer tradition

while the boys were busy, Hailey made her own candle

Love this one week old goat

She loved this super tiny kitten

when you are 8, you can captain your own kayak--or at least Ty does

I was able to go golfing with my boys one day. I had a great time and loved watching this kid play

Tyler loves fishing lures---he can seriously shop for hours

we rode the viper backwards at six flags---don't let our faces fool you, it was awesome!!!!

one night when Scott was out we had a tea party. The kids made all the food and it was quite tasty!

Hailey at her open house for dance

checking out the eclipse

she loved it too

exploring the new bison park

and American ninja warrior style one---they had a blast

finding her name at meet the teacher

finding his desk

soaking in some sun

Ty and his buddies enjoying their last day of summer at the beach

Hailey and Miss Lauren before her tap performance

Hailey was able to do a tap dance and model costumes.  This hot pink leopard couldn't have been more fitting for her!

Tyler is 8!!!!

8 years old....so crazy to think Tyler is 8 years old! I have no idea how this keeps happening, but I am not happy that they are growing this quickly!  Ty had such a fun birthday.  We started the week with his kids birthday party.  We looked up fun kids party ideas, and the first thing that caught his eye was a game truck.   I wasn't quite sure how 17 kids here at the house was going to pan out---but it was AWESOME!!!! They played video games, had pizza, cake, ice cream, hit the mario brothers mystery box pinata, and ended with a water balloon fight. Needless to say he had an amazing time! 
The day before his birthday we went to see Robin Hood at the Metropolis. He really enjoyed the play, and our neighbor had arranged for him to meet some of the cast. Then on his actual birthday we headed to the book store, toy store, portillo's, and he decided to go to his golf league that evening. I was a little sad that golf trumped birthday dinner out, but instead we went to lunch the next day to celebrate at Benihana.  Ty definitely has good taste in food! =)  Friday we had the immediate family over for cake and ice cream, and Ty was beyond spoiled. The to finish out the week we headed to Great America to enjoy the gorgeous weather and fun rides!  Turning 8 is Great if your name is Tyler Ubert!!!

I will do an interview with Ty soon, but had to post some of these fun pics!

Super excited when this rolled up and parked in front of the house

All the adults could sneak a peek while the kids were inside

Yep! 5 flat screens, gaming systems,  and a huge leather couch!

Every kid was able to play at the same time----and they seriously were this well behaved

Selfie at the theater

love that he wants to get a new book on his birthday

gosh he looks old here

just so happened that hot dog day was on his birthday---and they have such good ones!

chocolate cake and a root beer float after golf

yummy lunch

and loved being sang to

so---we got stuck on the justice league ride. for a while. so much so that we got the highest score of the day while we sat, and waited.  about 20 minutes later we finally got out, received free fast passes to line jump and enjoyed the rest of the day!

they had to sit in the front----love that they wanted to sit together