July 14

CONNOR is 4. CONNOR is 4, CONNOR is 4, CONNOR is 4

And here's the birthday boy with his brother and cousin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CONNOR

Anne brought her boys over this morning and Grandpa went to get Krispy Kreme donuts.   Davis was the sleepy-head again.    I had therapy with Jim and when I got home we all piled into the "bus" with our picnic lunch and off to the Sugar Grove Nature Center where we spent 2 hours exploring, climbing, running, jumping, etc., etc., etc.

After checking out things indoors and saying "Hi" to Miss Nadine (Grandma's friend), Grandpa led the way to all the outdoor fun!

Liam and Brady in the sandbox

Tree-climber, Drew

Drew and Connor in the tree house

Walking across the creek

Grandpa and the boys taking a break resting on the hammock on a hot, steamy morning

In the corn crib

After the 3 little ones napped, they all played "kitchen" concocting goodies down in the basement with whatever treats they could find in Grandma's pantry.  My oh my, did they have fun!

We had a picnic at the park after Connor's soccer practice and then home with the NC boys for showers/shampoos and finish up the packing.    The children are now all "nestled in their beds"!

Tomorrow, we are taking Drew, Davis and Brady to Chicago on the 7:30 train and meeting their Mom and Dad.   We'll enjoy a day doing fun stuff topped off by the Cubs/Phillies game at night.    So...no blog till Friday.   Here's to a great weekend!