Chicago in the Summertime

Once again, we packed up the car and headed to Chicago.  Last time we were there, all the tulips were out and the city looked beautiful!  This time we were there for a beach soccer tournament.  While we were there, I got to visit with my best friend from college, Erin and rub her preggo belly!  On Saturday night, Erin and her husband, Dave, took us to a concert in the park.  We had a picnic and listened to beautiful music.  It was dreamy!  

Madeline loved her new friend Erin.  She even broke out her cute giggle for Erin's funny faces. 

Below is Madeline cheering on her daddy in the tournament.  Todd's team placed second (should have been first!).  

Why is Todd reading on vacation?  Well, he's started his Masters program and I was collecting evidence to prove he actually did his homework!  Madeline and I are proud of his hard work, even on vacation!

HELLO SUMMERTIME!

Yes, we have been a little tardy in posting recent pictures on our blog, but hey, it's summer time, right? I mean, wouldn't YOU rather be swimming or crawling or eating sand?

Madeline would!

We have been a little busy this summer, although it's been a "good" busy. Lots of people and new places. Below is a picture of us visiting my brother in Petoskey. Todd also played in a soccer tournament there with some old Hope college friends.

It has been a summer of learning to pull ourselves up, pull books off shelves, sprout new teeth, greet new baby friends, learn of new baby friends on the way (hooray Erin!), and enjoy each other. I promise we won't be away for so long next time. But for now, you'll have to excuse us, because we have some swimming to do!