Kids Hike Around Town

Chris took the kids out hiking in the hills of Glendale while I stayed home with a sleeping James. He wanted to try out his new camera and the kids wanted to try out their new bow and arrow toy. Oliver loves to pee outside...

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Karen’s 33rd Birthday

I recently learned how to make an Esterhazy Torte and it was so yummy and such a great reminder of Austrian pastries that it has become a favorite for the whole family. Chris made me one for my birthday, I am so proud and it was...

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Kane County Fair

We love the Kane County Fair. We took the kids over earlier in the day to see the exhibits and try out the crafts. James played with balloons the whole time. I tried my best to make a couple balloon animals. My favorite is...

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Baking Kids

To prep for the Kane County Fair, the kids wanted to bake this year. Oliver wanted to enter cookies in the fair and Elora wanted to make bread. I was super impressed with how well the kids could follow the instructions, and they...

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Pioneer Day

Last summer for Pioneer Day we decided to enter the parade. We made some props to put on our truck to turn it into a covered wagon. The theme was “Faith in Every Footstep” so I had the kids help me made a nice...

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Fourth of July

Elora and Oliver have been wanting to have a lemonade stand, so last year on the Fourth of July I told them they could have one. Oliver wanted to sell cookies and Elora wanted to sell lemonade. James is just cute, so here...

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Cinderella

While Sharon was visiting we went to see the community production of Cinderella. Before we could leave, Oliver insisted on showing us his latest lego creation. He likes us to photograph his work. This kid sure does love his...

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Last Day in Vienna

Our last day in Vienna came quicker than expected. All those last minute outings never took place because we were so busy packing and saying goodbye to people. There are so many things I hope to see in Vienna someday, but most...

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