Reno, NV, Lake Tahoe, and Truckee, CA

August 7th - 11th

We traveled to Reno, NV, for Brodie's brother Mike's wedding. We had a wonderful time visiting with Brodie's family which included the following:

Brodie's Dad, his sister Jennifer and her husband Curtis, Aunt Janie, Uncle Dave, Aunt Linda, Stephen, Uncle John, Kathleen, Uncle Pete, Morgan, Zoe, Logan, Mike, and his beautiful bride Kristin.

The wedding was very pretty and so much fun! Guests enjoyed the musical stylings of Uncle Pete's Band, Pete Nevin and the Deck Heads (a Lake Tahoe ski resort staple), and they were great.  This was my first time to see his band. With a Scottish theme, all the men in the wedding wore kilts. Unfortunately there was a mishap with Brodie's kilt, so he had to wear his civilian clothes.

Annual Girls Sailing Trip - Lake Michigan

Friday, August 22nd, we held our 3rd Annual Girls Sailing Trip. We set sail from Monroe Harbor with the beautiful Chicago skyline as our backdrop at all times.  This trip is always so much fun - thanks to Mary for coordinating it every year for us!

Can't wait for next year ! ! ! ! !

 

Bath Time

Dinner at Chalkboard
http://www.chalkboardrestaurant.com/

Annabel and "Uncle Brady"

Lily Swinging

Even the dogs enjoyed the weekend

"Dancin, Dancin, Dancin . . . " on the Bar at Four Moons. Cia taught her this song and these moves :)

A Slumber Party with Lily at Our House

Last weekend, July 31st - August 3rd, Brock, Cia and Brady came to Chicago. On Friday night we all had dinner at Chalk Board in Lincoln Square, soon to be our new neighborhood. Chalk Board was excellent and we had a great time. Wanda watched the girls for us and Lily spent the night with Annabel. The next morning the girls ate and played together.