'Cago and the Big 03!

We all knew the Paw Patrol 40 th celebration would be a tough act to follow. We had to pull out the stops for Isaac's 3rd birthday celebration. Off to Chicago we went for all of Isaac's favorite things.

Choo -choo train! Isaac is thrilled. Annika on the other hand thinks the L train could smell a little fresher.

City sounds and smells were forgiven when Annika enjoyed Millenial Park, the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Shedd Aquarium and of course the hotel pool.

Every where we went there was something to delight.

There is no better way to explore than on foot..or so I say. Annika might request an Uber.

Annika might request an Uber.


Traveling is tiring. We all agree Chicago has great eats.

Back home on Sunday another cake was made. Paw Patrol!

We might be a little tired come Monday but despite fatigue when it is your chance to wear the crown show up. Just show up. You won't regret it.

Thank you Isaac for bringing not only laughter and joy into our lives but fashion as well. Who needs a Gucci purse when you can sport Thomas the Train.

4/20 and the Big 40!

Spring break ended and it was back to the books. We celebrated family literacy night by displaying a diorama from a book we all loved. Brighty of the Grand Canyon. 

In Annika's world running from one rim to the other and back is perfectly normal. 

Spring break was over but the snow was not. 

Epic storms continued . 

And a few day of cancelled school were to follow. 

Snowmobile delight!

Thanks to a recent trip to California and Uncle Seth's connections in the "fashion" industry Mom got glammed up 1980's style or maybe 1990's style.  

Then it was time to Celebrate Tim's 40th birthday. 

It wasn't easy but Annika and Isaac worked hard to give "Ba Ba" the 40th birthday of his dreams. A Paw Patrol Party. 

 

We also celebrated by skiing ...because everybody skis on April 20h.

A Paw Patrol mask and plastic table cloth are can not be underrated in celebrating the big 40.

Happy Birthday "Ba Ba" Tim !

You are loved!!!!