Yesterday afternoon we all went to Target and bought Zoe her very own potty! One of the first things I thought when we picked it out, is that there sure will be a lot of pictures taken with Zoe on it. (We’ll post some soon!) It is quite the potty and I know that nothing […]

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In the past 3 weeks Zoe has had 6 teeth come in.  On behalf of our whole family, I just want to say, “OUCH!!”  It has been rough for all, but Zoe is the one that really stood up to the challenge and had a great attitude throughout.  Mostly.  Well, some of the time.  I’m […]

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This morning, like most mornings, Zoe and I had finished showering and I was putting on make-up while naked Zoe played in the the bathroom.  By pointing she told me she wanted the toilet lid up, so I lifted it.  Then she indicated that she wanted to sit on the toilet.  She sat for about […]

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Congrats to Zak!!!! We officially found out last night that Hinsdale South High School’s board approved the motion for Zak to be a teacher there next year! I’m so excited for him and he is really looking forward to this awesome opportunity and the much shorter commute! Also, no coaching! Awesome job, Zak!!    

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Don’t forget to watch American Idol tonight and vote for BLAKE!!!!! 

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Today, May 22, is Zoe’s half birthday.  I really can’t believe that it’s been a year and a half since we welcomed her into our lives.  The memories that she has helped create over the past 18 months will be with me forever and I am so excited for all the new ones that we […]

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200,000- The approximate number of cicadas we’re expecting on our tiny piece of property in the next few weeks. 2024-  The year the cicadas will return next. 2024-  The year Zoe is expected to graduate from high school. 14- On a scale of 1-10, how gross cicadas are.

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