Chicago Aquarium (Shedd's Aquarium)

We really enjoyed ourselves visiting the Aquarium and experiences Chicago.

This was my first trip to Chicago. One of the many places I always wanted to go. I especially LOVED it. This ways also Our First Family Trip.

The kids did very well at the Aquarium. They were good at the beginning of the Aquarium. Later they got REALLY tired and started getting cranky. As expected. However, they really enjoyed seeing all those creatures.

They did really well on the car ride there and back. We stopped once both way to give them time to get out and stretch.

The bridge entering Chicago. Jon really liked this bridge

One of the pics of Chicago's buildings! Just some random buildings we just happened to pass more than once trying to figure out how to get to places.

Just outside the Aquarium. CJ is pointing at the BIG FISH!

CJ watching the Sting Rays below him. I think this was his FAVORITE part. He really loved it. At one time he laid on the floor to watch them. It was so cute! =)

One of the Sting Rays

One of the many Sharks.

The Sea Turtle

The turtle was injured by a boat and that's how they got her. She swims a little different. As you can see her butt in higher. This is cause of the injuries from the boat.

My favorite pics of the Sea Horse

One of the many Sea Horses

One of the HUGE Sharks.

The Enterance to Navy Piers

(Just across from the Aquarium)This picture is of Navy Piers from the Aquarium.

The Aquarium is right aross the from Navy Piers. A little Island that has a LOT of entertainment. They have a Children Museum there. Very neat. You can take boat rides around Lake Michigan. I was also testing out our New Camera to see what it really can do, and I thought this was a GREAT shot from where we were standing.

Ferris Wheel from the Bottom Mom and Abby on Ferris Wheel

C.J on the Ferris Wheel

CJ playing Peek-A-Boo with Daddy as we are walking back to the truck to go home.

Terrible Twos

I did not take favorites on either child. Some pics just didn't turn out like we had hope. However, a lot of them are dark and you can't see faces well. But, hopefully with our new camera you will be seeing better pictures and videos.

*Hope you enjoy these.*

Aunt Jenny bought them this Wagon. They just LOVE it. Can't wait until it gets nice out so we can really use it. I'll probably be pulling them around ALL Day.

Abby chillin' with her balloon and glasses.

My babies in their Sun Glasses. They have broke just about every pair. Which was about 10.

C.J. and Aunt Jenny (Jon's Sister). C.J. is eating Aunt Jenny's cake and Ice Cream.

Aunt Jenny babies her neice and Nephew.

Grandma looks like she's having a good time with Abby.

Abby and Grandma Carol (Jon's Mom).

Their cakes.... Bunny and Elmo.

Cleaning the frosting off the rings that came on the Elmo birthday Cake.

Looks like Mr. Potatoe Head likes the birthday Party.

C.J. Got a MR. Potatoe Head. He hasn't played with since he got it.

This is one of their favorite books. It has Itsy Bitsy Spider in it. They LOVE it. It's cute trying to watch them use their fingers to do the song.

Momma and Abby looking at one of her books she got for her birthday.

Daddy wearing C.J.'s Firemen hat. C.J. wears his construction hat more.

Not wanting to share with Daddy. Although, Daddy does look a little silly.

Brother getting his chance to play with the tool. My Baby Girl getting down and dirty with brothers tool. She has been playing with this more then brother. Just can't get enough. Too Cute!

This video isn't of their birthday. However, I thought it was too cute not to post. They are playing with a cars with a toy that we had had for awhile that they weren't ready for until now. Hope you find it cute and adorable, because I did!

ENJOY!

Blocks

C.J. and Daddy Sleeping. Jon is sick, and CJ just can't get enough of him since the last Week or So. C.J. we think has a cold coming on too.

C.J. Wearing Momma's Shoes. Can't get enough of SHOES.

Go C.J.! You're building BIG!

Yay, Abby!

This is My Favorite Pic of her.

Abby building with her blocks.

A Better Pic.

CJ and Mom... can't take pics of myself while holding the cam.

Cute Baby Girl, just fell asleep while watching cartoons with mom. Mom woke up and seen this.

Christmas 2007

I Hope Everyone's Christmas was Good. I am Blessed with 2 Children and a Wonderful Husband. Nothing for me could be better.

I wish you All a Healthy and Happy New Year!

Jon says this is a good pic. (Cause I'm Smiling) So, I thought I'd share this pic with you guys.

Jon's Mom, Carol, is in the Red to your Left.

While I was down there I mistaken Spencer for Janessa.... Spence was buddled up so good. All I seen was his face... So, I took this pic to show Janessa how much they look alike to me.

Mom put Abby to sleep for me!

Abby and I hangin out with the Pig, Lilly. Mom's Hand.

Abby was so scared of her... but not scared enough to feed her treats.

C.J is in front of Camille, next to her is her boyfriend, Joey in a PINK shirt...lol...

Next to him on the left is Melissa (Mom adopted her earlier this year 2007) and Janessa Again, with Lilly the Pig. CJ just loved her.

Janessa put C.J to sleep. She was such a GREAT helper with CJ and Abby.

I miss not being around her more often. (Not Cause she Helped either)

(L to R from Front to back) C.J., Abby, Luke(Linda's Grand kid), Hunter(Linda's Grandkid), Keegan(Eric's Youngest), Montana(Eric's Oldest), Spenser(Renee's Youngest), and Janessa(Renee's Middle).

Linda is my Mom's Sister.

This is a pic of MOST of the GREAT-Grand Babies.

We are missing Kyle (Renee's Oldest), and Quentin's (Linda's Son) New Baby.

Mr. COOL C.J. ... Anthony is holding him.

Abby on her way to Jackson to celebrate with Mom.

C.J. on our way to Jackson to celebrate christmas with mom.

12/23/07