Fun Times in Chicago (Part 1)

In October, Trey attended a surgery conference in Chicago so Henry and I tagged along with him. And no, we were not attending the conference (Thank goodness! Ha!) but spending the week with my dad's side of the family. Most of that side of the family had not met Henry so it was a wonderful opportunity for us and what a great time we had!

One happy Ellen getting to hang out with one of her best friends (and cousins) Sarah...



My mom's Fall Break was the same week we were in Chicago so she drove to Chicago to hang out with Henry so that I could go out and do some wedding planning with Sarah and my Aunt Evie. It was a success too! Sarah found a reception hall and a wedding dress! Thank you so much Sarah and Aunt Evie for including me and thank you Mom for making the day happen!

"Memere drove all the way to Chicago to come hang out with me?! I am one lucky kid!"

Fun Times in Chicago (Part 2)

Sarah was able to take the whole week off from work and it was fantastic to spend that much time with her!

Henry has to try out playgrounds wherever he goes so Sarah introduced us to two really fun ones! ;-)



"You must hang out at playgrounds a lot on your days off, right Sarah?!"



"Peek-a-boo!"



"Fun times!"



Sarah, thank you for helping us make some wonderful memories this week! We love you!

Fun Times in Chicago (Part 3)

"Baby, it's cold outside!"



Making sure to trample every single one of Uncle Eddie and Aunt Evie's flowers...



"This is the life!"



Playing a game with Uncle Eddie...Uncle Eddie pretends to read the newspaper and Henry whacks the paper with a pool toy! Henry thought this was HILARIOUS! ;-)

Fun Times in Chicago (Part 4)

Henry and I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a lot of time with my Aunt Mary, Uncle Peter, and cousins, Sam, Grace, and Jack! They were so generous to share their toys with Henry the week we were in town. Cousin Jack and Henry even had a play date one afternoon! ;-)

Superheroes Jack and Henry...



Henry taking their horsey for a "ride"...



You all make us want to move up to Chicago to hang out with you ALL of the time! :-)

Fun Times in Chicago (Part 5)

One afternoon, Uncle Eddie and I took Sam, Grace, Jack, and Henry to a pumpkin patch. It is their annual tradition and Henry and I were lucky enough to be in town to go with them!

"I look ridiculous! Where are our 80 degree temperatures?!"



The "witch", "black cat", "ghost", and Sam posing for a picture...



"Take a load off Jack. I will push you around for a while."



Pretty Grace and Henry...

We miss you guys and wish we could join you for ALL of your annual traditions!

I cannot even begin to thank everyone for such a wonderful week! We got to see so many people - Aunt Evie, Uncle Eddie, Ben, Sarah, John, Grandma, Aunt Sue, Kaytlyn, Uncle David, Aunt Janice, Annie, Uncle Peter, Aunt Mary, Sam, Grace, and Jack. We love you all and miss you!

Groovin' To The Music

My Two Favorite Gamecock Fans

"I love The University of South Carolina...and Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits! YUM!" ;-)



My two very handsome, very favorite USC Gamecock fans!