February 25, 2008

Visitors from Indy

One lat picture before the grandparents hit the roadWe are happy to say that Jack and the Beanstalk closed this weekend. Grandma and Grandpa McLean came up to see the show. We had a great time at the show and enjoyed teaching them how to play Wii Bowling. All of the kids were sad that the show ended. We will be happy to get our evenings back. Next weekend will be a fun one, filled with some much needed R&R.
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February 18, 2008

Taking the Stage

IMG_0703This weekend "Jack and the Beanstalk" opened. Our family is well represented in the play with Meg being a cute little sheep and Elizabeth playing a convincing towns person #3. Josh was in town for the auto show and a SCUBA convention so he checked out the show on Friday. For the Saturday show the cheering section included Grandma Chris, Uncle Bobby, and Kendra along with Grandpa Goellner, Gene & Dale, and of course Chris and Zach. Lastly, For the Sunday performance Meg's school friends all came bearing lots of beautiful flowers and made Meg feel very special. After the show everyone then came over to our house for pizza and smoothies. The adults rocked into the night with Guitar Hero challenges.

A busy and exhausting weekend. We are hanging around the house this President's day trying to recover.
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February 15, 2008

Jack and the Beanstalk

The local newspaper took video at one of our practices and posted it online.

You can read the full story here...

February 9, 2008

Pom Pom Clinic

Meg at Pom Pom campFriday night Meg went to a Pom Pom clinic at Nazareth Academy. She and her friends had a great time. They learned a dance which they performed the next night at the JV basketball game. They were pretty adorable.
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February 2, 2008

Visiting Anna Marie

Visiting Anna MarieCongratulations! Our good friends Christa and Bill had a baby girl, Anna Marie. She was 5 weeks early, but Mom and baby are doing great. We got to see Anna Marie a few days after she got home. She slept most of the time we were there. She is adorable. After the visit we took the kids to see the Hannah Montana movie. They loved that it was in 3-D.

January 26, 2008

Grandma with Meg and Zach

Grandma with Meg and ZachThis weekend Grandma Chris made the trek to Chicago through all the mounds of snow. We all went to a birthday party for friends of Meg and Zach at Enchanted Castle. To get an idea of how grand enchanted castle is think of about 5 Chuckie Cheeses bound together by a banquet hall, go karts, mini golf, and laser tag.

Saturday night after mass we enjoyed some delicious Chicago Style deep dish from Giordanos and watched one of our family's favorite movies, Matlida.

Sunday, Meg's school had their annual Open house. Meg a wonderful time showing off her school to Zach and meeting the 1st grade teachers.

January 19, 2008

Zach, Doggy Doc

Zach thinking hard about what is ailing the dogThis weekend we headed over to the Hammel Family zoo to escape the cold (-22 with wind chill yikes!). Meg and Zach had a great time playing dress up. Meg was a doctor working hard on a young horse. Zach after saving a dog's life went back to working the phones as the Zoo Director.

We spent most of the rest of the weekend indoors. so on Sunday night we had our neighbors over to play a little Wii bowling.
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January 14, 2008

A quick update

Meg Loses a ToothMeg lost her first tooth last week!

This weekend we had fun, but it was pretty busy...

Saturday
  • Cleaned & put away Christmas
  • Meg went to an Open Gym at Flying High
  • Zach took a nap
  • Chris and Elizabeth Sang at Mass
  • Meg's friend came over for pizza and a movie
  • Elizabeth is now on the St. Cletus School Board!

Sunday
  • Elizabeth cantored 11am Mass
  • Play Practice
  • Chris, Meg & Zach got hair cuts