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Christmas with the Naperville Towers

Just a couple pictures from our Christmas with the Naperville Towers. The oldest really loves his Hot Wheels and the Middle one doesn't know that she is also getting a CD player from us this Christmas. We know she will enjoy it.

First Big Snow

Our first big snow was November 30. It was great snowman-making snow. And that snow should still be on the ground at Christmas time.

All Saints' Day

For All Saints' Day the kids were St. Michael, a lion, and Tigger. We had a lot of fun at the party and got a lot of candy.

In the Park with Our Friends

The Heavely Birthday Party

The daughter of the friends' we stayed with had a Heavenly Birthday Party. All the kids dressed up as Saints.

The Enchanted Highway

The Enchanted Highway is a stretch of 32 miles of highway that a man decided to erect the world's largest metal sculptures.

GEESE IN FLIGHT

DEER CROSSING

GRASSHOPPER'S DELIGHT

FISHERMAN'S DREAM

PHEASANTS ON THE PRAIRIE

THEODORE ROOSEVELT RIDES AGAIN

THE TIN FAMILY - not pictured the Ma and Pa

Roosevelt National Park

Here we are at Roosevelt National Park, site of the North Dakota Badlands. We also ventured to historic Medora and played on a playground.

The Missouri River

The kids went hiking by the Missouri River. Our kids had a great time getting their shoes wet and exploring.

The Largest Buffalo in the World

In Jamestown, North Dakota we stopped for lunch and saw the largest buffalo in the world. As seen above all the kids were able to tounch his drippy chin. It was a fun stop but we visited late in the season so everything else was closed.

The First Leg - Minnesota

The first leg of our North Dakota Trip was to Rochester, Minnesota. We visited my aunt, my uncle and my two cousins. Here we are at an animal preserve. We also spent time in a music class and played at a McDonald's Playland. We had a wonderful time visiting and we can't wait to see them again.

Apple Orchard Visit

We went to the apple orchard for a home-schooling field trip, but we never pick apples (too expensive), so we ride horses, see the farm animals and play on the tractors.

Aunt Ann's and Uncle Pat's Visit

Aunt Ann and Uncle Pat came to Chicago to visit. We met them at Navy Pier and went to the Children's Museum. We had a great day!

Rock the Race

I participated in Rock the Race, a four hour race that included a three mile hike, 2 1/2 miles in a canoe, and 3 1/2 miles mountain biking in the woods with four other women. It was great!

Camping

We went camping with a couple families in early September. We had a lot of fun.