Category Archives: Family

Year end post?

Well, this years about over – I’ve been super busy with work and I don’t see it letting up for at least another couple of months. Gretchen and the boys are doing well and are still enjoying the holiday break. … Continue reading

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Misc

The Sun appears to be returning today – lifting that darkeness finally! Gretchen heads back to the doctors today to get some follow-up information on why she’s been so tired and seems to be getting over her cold/sickness/allergies thing. Xavier’s … Continue reading

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Joined a Gym

I joined Gretchen’s Gym today – and so far I’m getting close to 185lbs on South Beach. And while we’re talking about health and general well being, Gretchen’s hacking cough seems to be going away.

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Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Chris. Oskar is the student of the week this week so he’s off to school this morning with a stuffed animal, a favorite book and of course his snack and everything else you need for Kindergarten.

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Irish Fest

Yesterday (and for the rest of this rainy weekend) is Irish Fest at the Catholic Church in West Dundee. We went yesterday and although I didn’t get too many pictures, I snapped a few of the boys and posted a … Continue reading

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Misc

Chris left yesterday for a weekend in Virginia and Oskar and I attended the Ice-Cream Social at Dundee Highlands. Dairy Queen provided the ice cream for $1.50 each and generally it looked like a good time was had by all. … Continue reading

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Misc

I survived another two Chicago Autocross events. I finished poorly overall in both, but am starting to feel like I know the car. Chris had an alignment put on the car based on someone else’s recommendations (who is currently running … Continue reading

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Trip to Virginia

We’ve been blessed with two nights of Xavier sleeping through the night. Just prior to my trip to Virginia last week he had been getting up twice and it ended as a full on cold which he seems to be … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for School

Yesterday we finally bought Xavier his very own pair of Sneakers (7 1/2)! Yep, that’s right, no more hand me down sneakers for him. Oskar also picked up a backpack and another couple of pairs of sneakers (12) to round … Continue reading

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Kane County Cougars

Tonight we went out to the Kane County Cougars! They won and the kids seemed to have a good time. Xavier stayed awake until we got in the car to come home, while Oskar took off with Oma for the … Continue reading

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