We Are Moving to Texas!

The whole family is moving to Texas in the Austin area! We decided that while we love Chicago, we are at the same time over it! The harsh winters, all around colder weather, the increasing crime and other small things have brought us to decide that it is time for a change. Not only do...

Christmas at the Dells

Nicol's family does Christmas every year after Christmas time. All of her brothers and sisters live in different states and getting together for the holidays are easier this way. They live in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas and Illinois. So every year, the family gets together after Christmas and meets up in Wisconsin Dells at the...

Serena’s First American Girl Doll Experience

Serena just turned 5 and she asked her grandma for an American Girl Doll for her birthday. Grandma bought her one of course and she set up a reservation for the whole family to go to the American Girl Doll store downtown Chicago. We had dinner and Serena was able to get her doll Vanessa...